# Noteshelf 3: AI Digital Notes — user reviews > 790 indexed App Store user reviews of Noteshelf 3 by Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd., rated 4.60/5 from 6,272 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-3-ai-digital-notes/id6458735203/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-3-ai-digital-notes/id6458735203.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5,109 · 4★ 505 · 3★ 189 · 2★ 128 · 1★ 341 ## What do users think of Noteshelf 3? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Smooth handwriting experience - 📚 Versatile note-taking features - 🎨 Customizable templates and covers - 🔍 Accurate handwriting recognition - 💻 Seamless integration across devices - 🧠 Helpful AI-powered features **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🔄 Sync issues between devices - 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security - 🔍 Unreliable search functionality - 🔧 Buggy or missing features from previous versions - 💰 Frustration with paid upgrades **Commonly reported bugs** - Notebooks failing to open or sync correctly - Handwriting recognition not working as expected - Imported PDFs losing formatting or functionality - Unexpected loss of data or notes - Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems **Most requested features** - Add ability to create folders within notebooks - Improve page organization and navigation - Implement a more intuitive color picker and pen customization - Introduce a history/undo feature for linked pages - Add support for custom stickers and templates - Optimize performance and reduce loading times ## Newest reviews (10 of 790) ### 2/5 — Paying *2026-08-15, version 7.6.1* Need to pay for everything. I can barely use anything. Besides only being able to use one thing, it’s great I guess. . . ### 2/5 — No free version *2026-08-14, version 7.6.1* I was very disappointed to download the app and see you have to pay which it does not disclose in the ad. While I’m aware it offers a free trial for a few days, that means nothing to me because I know I won’t be paying for it when the trial is over. If there was a free version I could use despite being limited then the app might be worth it, but having to pay to use it after the trail is over is a bit rubbish and not worth it ### 2/5 — Long load times *2026-08-13* I used to love this app but now it always hangs when I open it, the notebooks are always not downloaded (even though I opened it the previous day) and everything takes forever to load and the app keeps closing on me. I’m super annoyed with it because it used to be such a lovely, reliable app. Now it’s full of nothing but bugs. **Developer response:** Hi! We're sorry to hear about the long loading times, repeated downloads, and crashes. We understand how frustrating this can be, especially after having a reliable experience with Noteshelf. Please try updating the app to the latest version. If the issue persists, reach out to us via in-app support with your device details and app logs so we can investigate and assist you further. ### 2/5 — Alright not the best *2026-08-12* The app is ok You have to pay to do really anything the only thing you can do is draw and I wanted to make a calendar 🥺. I downloaded the game and deleted it about 20 minutes later cuz it got boring and frustrating ### 2/5 — What?! *2026-08-10, version 7.6* There is a 3 (ONLY?!) Notebook limit?! That’s insane I mean you can add notes but I want to keep them seperate even if you have deleted them but they are in you recently deleted it adds to the 3 notebook limit?! ### 1/5 — READ THIS *2026-08-10, version 7.6* Do NOT download this app. You have to pay an insane amount of money for it and it’s not worth it ### 1/5 — Ad *2026-08-09, version 7.6* Ad had bad words witch little kids are on apps and they wil start say it ### 1/5 — Price change *2026-08-09, version 7.6* Why was the one time purchase removed and replaced by double the price and yearly?. I guess I will be deleting. I am new on this, came to purchase and saw that it’s changed almost overnight with no warning Bring back the lifetime purchase option,please It was everything I was looking for in a writing app ### 1/5 — Bad *2026-08-06, version 7.6* Bad app worst i need to buy everything eww go to hell ### 1/5 — Fix *2026-08-04, version 7.6* You need to have premium for basically everything pls make it free I’m in school and really need this ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Long time user -now a terrible app *2026-08-22* I have used this app for years, but have had nothing but trouble with the app across my devices for 2 months now. I have updated all and had to reinstall on all devices multiple times. When it does work it won’t open notebooks, but more often freezes. Support does not response to requests -never receive the verification email. The cut and paste is also now glitchy. Frankly I have had enough and will be looking for a different app. **Developer response:** Hi! Thank you so much for your continued support and for using Noteshelf daily. It truly means a lot to us. We’re glad you’re enjoying Noteshelf 3. We appreciate your feedback on notebook sorting and sync order, and we’ve shared it with our team for improvement. If you have more suggestions, feel free to reach us anytime! ### 1/5 — Never get this game *2026-08-19, version 7.6.2* It makes you pay even to use the markers. It’s the worst game that I ever had never ever ever buy this since you’re not like it and you would have to spend so much money just to get a marker to draw. ### 1/5 — Hate *2026-08-18, version 7.6.1* This app sucks I Downloaded it thinking it would be fun the i have to pay for it don’t download unless you’re willing to pay 👎👎👎👎👎😒😒😒😤😤😤😤😡 ### 1/5 — CANT USE WITHOUT PAYING *2026-08-18, version 7.6.1* When I opened it add then I had to pay like why if u wanted to pay pay to buy the game not after and make it so I can’t even do it after downloading I wish I could send a screenshot buy I can’t so DONT GET THIS APP ### 1/5 — Wth *2026-08-17, version 7.6.1* You have to pay for everything wth!? 0 stars ### 1/5 — No free trial *2026-08-17, version 7.6.1* I signed up for a free trial but was immediately charged $39.99 for a full year and Apple will not refund. Proceed with caution. ### 1/5 — Don’t use *2026-08-12, version 7.6.1* It did even work DONT use ### 1/5 — Very Disappointed was a good app *2026-08-12, version 7.6.1* Paid for the $14.99 Lifetime Premium when Noteshelf 3 came out and now my iPhone, iPad and Mac do not see one another. Not only do they not see each other but my Mac and iPhone asks me to purchase a plan, I try to restore my previous purchase and I get a “no in app purchases were found to be restored. What a waste. ### 1/5 — Please read this! *2026-08-11, version 7.6.1* I downloaded this app thinking YAY this is a fun way to organise all my thoughts but NO you have to PAY to do this. ### 1/5 — Latest update a disaster *2026-08-10, version 7.6.1* I have been using Noteshelf for years. The latest update is a disaster: since updating documents sync across different devices but can’t be opened on the other devices. Copy and paste is glitchy. Just tried to use help on my phone and it wouldn’t open. I HAVE SUBMITTED 4 SUPPORT REQUESTS BUT NEVER GET THE VERIFICATION EMAIL AND HAVE CHECK SPAM ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Noteshelf 3 review *2026-08-26* I’ve always loved how I write in Noteshelf 3, given that my pen has no pressure sensitivity. I’ve been with fluid touch since ns2 for my studies and just stuck with the same app since. Fluid touch really cares about their customers as I’ve had great experiences with the customer service team. But please bring back the one time purchase option, many people using ns3 are students and as a student myself I prefer to opt out of subscription services. Thank you. ### 5/5 — its ok *2026-08-18, version 7.6.1* i only gave it a five star because i wanted people to read it and one of the reviews says it’s i one time payment but it’s not maybe make it i one time payment because it’s expensive for a not taking app.you responded but never changed it for me and im not using it any more unless it’s a one time payment!! ### 5/5 — Feeling taken care of *2026-08-15, version 7.6.1* Love all the attention to detail and constant improvements and new features without a subscription ### 5/5 — 많이 발전함 *2026-08-12* 3년전? 그 이전부터 사용중인데 요청사항있으면 다 들어주고 수정도 빨라요 필요한 기능이나 건의사항 메일이나 홈페이지로 넣으면 답장도 오고 신경 많이 써주는듯 ! 대만족이용 이거 쓰면 못갈아타긴해…. 하지만 노트 100개 이상 사용해서 그런지 렉은 심한데 익숙해져서 괜찮아여 **Developer response:** Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support. We're glad to hear that you've had a positive experience with Noteshelf and our support team. We're sorry to hear about the lag you're experiencing with your large number of notebooks. Please reach out to us via in-app support and share your app logs so our team can investigate and assist you further. ### 5/5 — A must have! *2026-08-11* I’ve worked with Noteshelf since 2013 and every update brings something that makes it better. From precise handwriting both on paper, pdfs and photos to make it unique with stickers, tape and templates. User support is fast and responsive, attending to all issues and always being there. It’s a must for work and hobbies! **Developer response:** Hi! Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for being a Noteshelf user since 2013. We're thrilled to hear that Noteshelf has been a valuable part of both your work and hobbies over the years. Your kind words about our handwriting experience, creative tools, and support team mean a lot to us. Thank you for your continued support and for being part of the Noteshelf community. ### 5/5 — Really, really, good at just about everything *2026-08-11, version 7.6.1* So much work on digital applications is in silos: spreadsheet for lists, word processor for writing, graphics for drawing, etc, etc. Noteshelf , like its predecessors, 1 and 2, tries to smush them all together, in a usable intuitive way. Frankly, it does a pretty good job. I’m not a sophisticated computer guy. I want my computer to be kinda like a Swiss Army knife: you got your scissors, a couple of blades, maybe a corkscrew, and a screwdriver. Don’t want a laser pointer, circular band saw or hydraulic jack. Just the basic tools that I understand and can handle without a 200-page instruction manual. I love my utility knife and for the same reason, Noteshelf. (BTW, that instruction manual? Noteshelf will keep it in a neatly organized file for you.) ### 5/5 — I don’t have premium *2026-08-09, version 7.6* I still have books ### 5/5 — 2y ago *2026-08-09* This is very good I love this ### 5/5 — This is so good! *2026-08-09, version 7.6* I downlanded another app like this a bought and online planner, the other app only had a certain amount of storage, so I would have to pay to use the planner I bought. You don’t have to do this for this app! 💗💗💗💗🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 ### 5/5 — Constantly Reach for this App *2026-08-06, version 6.8.1* I love this app! It is the perfect place to capture, plan and create. The ability to write and add colors along with all of the available templates makes Noteshelf 3 my go to. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*