# Notes Plus — Like pen on paper, only better

> Digital note-taking app with advanced handwriting, text conversion, and annotation features. (iPhone/iPad app by Viet Tran.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus/id374211477 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Viet Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/374211480)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: $12.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 1,627 App Store ratings · 325 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 121 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2010-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus/id374211477/reviews.md

## What is Notes Plus?

- Support Apple Pencil and iPad Pro
- Convert handwriting to text
- Best handwriting experience

Notes Plus is a powerful note-taking tool that has enabled many people to go completely paperless. Be one of them!

Notes Plus stands apart from other apps in this crowded note-taking space because:
- It was one of the few feature-rich iPad apps released right after the first iPad’s debut.
- Since 2010, it has gone through 30 version upgrades and 3 complete overhauls, resulting in 8 million update downloads by almost one million users.

Get Notes Plus to benefit from:
• Outstanding handwriting experience with razor-sharp ink effects, palm rejection, and close-up writing mode for fine writing. Experience all this for yourself: get our other app for FREE at http://INKredibleApp.com.
• Converting handwriting to text. 52 languages are supported.
• Typed text.
• Background audio recording.
• Automatic shape detection.
• Inserting images from Photos or directly from the camera.
• Importing PDF and DOC files to annotate.
• Exporting notes as PDF or images to Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, email, and other apps.
• A built-in browser for quick reference.
• Automatic backup to Dropbox.
• Multi-level folder management.
• Support for left-handed users.
• Support for Wacom, Adonit, and Pencil styli.
• Support for VGA-out presentation.

And above all, you'll get personal replies from our responsive support team within 24 hours (usually within 4 hours). Please email us at support@notesplusapp.com or visit our support site: http://notesplusapp.com.

## Key features

- Handwriting to text conversion
- Support for styluses and palm rejection
- Typed text input
- Audio recording
- PDF and DOC annotation
- Export notes as PDF/images
- Multi-level folder management

## What do users think of Notes Plus?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📝 Excellent organization and folder structure
- 🎨 Customizable pen styles and colors
- 🔍 Accurate handwriting-to-text conversion
- 💻 Seamless integration with iPad and Apple Pencil
- 📚 Useful for note-taking, journaling, and sketching

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss issues
- 🔀 Inconsistent syncing and backup functionality
- 🔍 Unreliable search and text recognition
- 📄 Exporting issues, such as large file sizes
- 🖌️ Palm rejection and writing precision problems
- 🔧 Lack of responsive support and updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Pages and notebooks randomly disappearing
- Handwriting not registering or erasing unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with newer iPad and iOS versions
- Syncing problems leading to data corruption and loss
- Unreliable performance and frequent app crashes

**Most requested features**

- Improved palm rejection and writing precision
- Seamless integration with cloud storage services
- Ability to open and edit multiple notebooks simultaneously
- More customization options for paper styles and layouts
- Enhanced search functionality with highlighted results
- Better text editing and formatting capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 325)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus/id374211477/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Used to be great

*2025-07-07, version 6.6.4*

Conversion from handwriting only works sometimes now. It used to work all the time. Often, the app doesn’t even open correctly and I can’t access my notes or notebooks. So disappointed! I have years worth of notes that may be lost forever.

### 1/5 — This app has turned to complete garbage!!

*2025-07-06, version 6.6.4*

I purchased this app to take notes while attending my undergrad program, now I’m scrambling just to get the PDF exports of all of my notes onto my computer, because this app is so freaking unstable it crashes perpetually! This was after they did some kind of conversion & messed up my files creating duplicates of everything so I never know which files are corrupted or which one will work fine. Because there is absolutely no consistency with the chaos!

### 3/5 — Inconsistent

*2025-04-06, version 6.6.4*

I love it. Then I got a new IPad Pro 13 inch and now the palm recognition will not turn off. All my notes get stroke marks. I’ve checked all settings, deleted and reinstalled. Nothing works. I switched over to another app but Notes plus was my favorite.

### 2/5 — Glitchy. Frustrating.

*2025-03-10, version 6.6.4*

I have used this app on and off for quite some time.  I like the layout and design, but It has issues syncing and I get locked into read only mode on some notebooks. I have also lost whole pages that just disappear while scrolling!?-I am switching to regular notes on iPhone.  Pencil works great there and backup is solid. 
Sorry developer, we can’t spend our precious time and loose our data or have it un-accessible.  I hope you get this app solid for the current users. 
Todd P.

### 1/5 — need to have an update

*2025-02-23, version 6.6.4*

i think after years of using this app i like to change my note taking app cause i can see lots of crush and bugs during my using also there is no newer version for this app i think the last update was around a year ago so i’m sorry 
this app could have a great potential to become the best note taking app compare to other but package of management could be a reason to avoid this app asap

### 1/5 — WAS Best…..NO LONGER!  Continuing Deterioration.

*2025-02-19, version 6.6.4*

2/19/25. Another update.  Developer has totally abandoned this once great App.  It’s an unreliable mess now.  STAY AWAY !!!

UPDATE 11/25/2024
NOW WORSE THAN EVER.  MORE AND MORE BUGS….LOSS OF FILES CONTAINING YEARS OF WORK.  DEVELOPER HAS LEFT THE PLANET.  ZERO RESPONSE TO PROBLEMS. SKIP THIS APP.

UPDATE:  11-2024 WHAT WAS GREAT ABOUT THIS APP IS BECOMING NOT SO GREAT!
Developer has disappeared.  Now totally unresponsive after several months of trying to contact support.  With each IOS update, App gets buggier and buggier.  I’ve now had to switch to NOTEABILITY.  

10-2023
I’ve been using this App for 8+ years. Like all apps it’s has had some bugs. However, I’ve emailed the developer about the bugs and found the developer very responsive and engaged with me to get a full understanding of the bugs. This is hands-down the best hand writing app with best organizational capabilities you can get. There is a learning curve to fully understand how to use Notes Plus so don’t be discouraged by the negative reviews.

PS..NGUYEN DUY….you need to update the app to make the Apple Pencil Pro fully compatible.

### 1/5 — What’s the point if all my notes get deleted with updates??

*2025-02-18, version 6.6.4*

Great functionality. However, all my notebooks got deleted (including backups) - assume it was a glitch with an update. Doesn’t matter know as I lost them forever and won’t be trusting this kind of app again.

### 3/5 — Please fix Apple Pencil mode

*2025-02-14, version 6.6.4*

On an iPad mini A17 using Apple Pencil Pro, Notes Plus recognizes finger contact even when it’s disabled in iOS Settings. In the app settings, Digital Pen is empty. Even when I toggle pen/hand mode, it still detects finger pressure as writing. I want to use my finger for navigation and control and only use the Apple Pencil for writing.

### 1/5 — App Doesn’t Sync

*2025-02-11, version 6.6.4*

The app is not syncing between devices. Many of my files have been replaced with links that don’t work. From the look of past bad reviews the developer doesn’t respond with any helpful feedback. If I could give it zero stars I would.

### 5/5 — I love this app for notes

*2025-02-02, version 6.6.4*

This is hands down the best and only app I have ever used that makes me want to write more! My handwriting is atrocious, but the calligraphy pen has helped me improve, and makes cursive fun.

There are only three things I would like to see added.

1) Custom cover arts for notebooks, as in user chosen images.
2) Two finger tap undo
3) Option for endless paper for panning 

But none of that makes this program anything less. I love this app so much I have purchased the bundle pack twice so I could have it on android and apple.

## Frequently asked questions about Notes Plus

### What is Notes Plus?

Notes Plus is a powerful digital note-taking application designed to help users go paperless. It offers an outstanding handwriting experience with features like razor-sharp ink effects, palm rejection, and a close-up writing mode. The app also supports converting handwriting to text in 52 languages, typed text, audio recording, and importing files for annotation.

### What are the key features of Notes Plus?

Key features include a superior handwriting experience with stylus support, conversion of handwriting to text, typed text input, background audio recording, and automatic shape detection. Users can also insert images, import and annotate PDF and DOC files, and export notes in various formats. It also provides multi-level folder management and support for left-handed users.

### How much does Notes Plus cost?

Based on the provided information, Notes Plus is a paid application. There is no mention of free versions, subscriptions, or in-app purchases for core functionality.

### What devices is Notes Plus compatible with?

The app specifically mentions support for Apple Pencil and iPad Pro, indicating strong compatibility with Apple's tablet ecosystem. It also supports various styli like Wacom and Adonit, suggesting broader compatibility with stylus-enabled devices.

### What are common use cases for Notes Plus?

Common use cases include taking handwritten notes in meetings or lectures, converting those notes to editable text, annotating PDFs for study or work, sketching ideas, and organizing information using its folder system. It's also useful for students and professionals who prefer a pen-and-paper feel for digital note-taking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.6.4 — 2023-11-09

- Major bug fixes.
- Update to iOS 17 and Apple Pencil compatibility

### 6.6.3 — 2023-02-14

Add Apple Pencil support for iPad Pro 12.9'' 6th generation, iPad Pro 11" 4th generation, and iPad 10.9" 10th generation.

### 6.6.2 — 2023-01-05

- Fix some critical crashes.
- Fix many small bugs.

### 6.6.1 — 2022-11-24

Fix eraser bug.

### 6.6 — 2022-11-18

- Compatible with iOS 16.
- Upgrade MyScript handwriting recognition engine.

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