# Noteshelf: AI Notes & PDF — Handwriting, Planner & Journal

> Digital note-taking, PDF annotation, and audio recording with AI enhancements. (iPhone/iPad app by Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 6,951 App Store ratings · 890 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 464 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), French (France)
- Released: 2023-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203/reviews.md

## What is Noteshelf?

Write. Plan. Study. Work. Create.

Noteshelf 3 brings natural handwriting, powerful AI, PDF annotation, audio recording and planning together in one beautiful app for iPad, iPhone and Mac. Free to start.

FOR STUDENTS
• Take lecture and class notes with lifelike pens, pencils and highlighters
• Annotate textbooks, worksheets, slides and PDFs
• Record audio while you write, so you never miss a word
• Use Noteshelf AI to summarize and explain what you've learned

FOR PROFESSIONALS
• Capture meeting notes and record important discussions
• Mark up contracts, reports and presentations
• Present your notes on an external display with a laser pointer
• Export and share notes as PDFs or images in one tap

FOR PLANNERS & JOURNALERS
• 200+ templates for digital planners, journals, diaries and trackers
• Plan your days, track goals and keep a personal journal
• Decorate pages with stickers, photos and custom covers

WRITE NATURALLY
• A smooth, natural handwriting experience built for Apple Pencil
• Write, type, draw and sketch on the same page
• Turn handwriting into text and search your notes in 65 languages
• Choose lined, dotted or grid paper in any color

WORK WITH PDFs & DOCUMENTS
• Import and annotate PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint files and images
• Highlight, mark up, write and draw directly on your documents
• Scan paper documents with the built-in scanner

NOTESHELF AI
• Summarize handwritten pages in seconds
• Explain difficult terms and concepts
• Translate text into other languages
• Generate notes on any topic

RECORD & REMEMBER
• Record lectures, meetings and ideas alongside your handwritten notes

STAY ORGANIZED & SECURE
• Folders, subfolders, tags, bookmarks and a table of contents
• Link notebooks together to connect ideas
• Lock notes with a password, Face ID or Touch ID
• Sync across iPad, iPhone and Mac with iCloud
• Automatic backup to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox or WebDAV

YOUR NOTES, YOUR WAY
• Custom notebook covers and a toolbar you can rearrange
• Presentation mode, dark mode and flexible page layouts

FREE TO START
Create up to 3 notebooks with core pens and paper for free. Upgrade to Noteshelf Premium for unlimited notebooks, all templates, handwriting recognition, auto-backup and 100 monthly AI credits.

Write beautifully. Work smarter. Stay organized.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

## Key features

- Handwritten note creation
- PDF annotation and markup
- Audio recording with notes
- AI-powered summarization and translation
- Customizable notebooks and templates
- Handwriting to text conversion
- Document scanning and import

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium for Noteshelf 2 users | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noteshelf 3 Premium - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Noteshelf?

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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 890)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My favourite note-taking app!

*2026-10-10*

I LOVE Noteshelf and could not be happier for all it does for me. I have been using it for years, alongside other well known apps, but Noteshelf has always been my favourite —and always find myself coming back to it.. I think it is because it feels so much like the ‘real thing’... I appreciate its simplicity and effectiveness whether I am creating digital notebooks, organising my daily tasks, keeping a diary or simply jotting things down.. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a digital version of the ‘old paper and pen’ with the advantage of having it ‘always’ at hand.

### 1/5 — Não recomendo

*2026-10-10*

No anuncio diz que tem como fazer um calendário, usar coisinhas fofinhas , etc. Mas não dá pra fazer nada sem pagar um rim. Obs: Eu só fiz uma nota e no aplicativo fala que dá pra fazer 3. ODIEI 😡🤢🤮👿

### 1/5 — Ruim

*2026-10-09*

Este app é muito ruim eu vi a propaganda e baixei para fazer um calendário mais quando entrei no aplicativo tudo era VIP e eu não consegui fazer nada. Não baixe este app

### 1/5 — Have to spend 💰💰💰(Please read this)

*2026-10-07, version 7.8.4*

I didn’t like this because the ads and other reviews over exaggerated everything. You literally cannot do anything without paying💰. Which is sad ☹️ because I am not allowed to buy stuff, and I’m pretty sure a lot of other kids are the same. Do not buy unless you are allowed/don’t mind having to pay for everything.

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-10-06, version 7.8.4*

This is the best BEST thing ever I love it so SO MUCH it’s really good for studying ,the best I love it!

### 3/5 — Why do we have to pay for everything

*2026-10-06, version 7.8.4*

Why do we have to pay for everything. I like a lot of the options but I have to pay for it. Is there options that you don’t have to pay for

### 1/5 — Read

*2026-10-06, version 7.8.4*

Badddddddddddddddddd

### 5/5 — Best writing app - hands down

*2026-10-06*

Its not often I leave reviews on here, but when a product is just so good, I cant help but feel compelled to do a review. Noteshelf is by far the best hand writing app I have come across. The design feels modern, its clean and I think its by far the best handwriting experience I’ve had on my iPad. And you know whats crazy? Its only going to get better as they update this app. Thanks Noteshelf team, keep up the good work.

### 5/5 — This will improve your work

*2026-10-05, version 7.8.4*

Make a free!!!!!!!!!!! Trial for lifetime people would get the app.

### 5/5 — crash 문제 안고쳐짐

*2026-10-05*

노트쉘프2부터 잘 사용하고 있습니다. 그런데 최근에 윈도우 두개 띄우면 거의 항상 한 3초이내로, 하나 띄울때도 종종 앱이 크래시가 나서 사용이 불가할 정도입니다ㅜㅜ 최신버전 업뎃해도 그러네요

+) Oct 4th 추가, 이후 새로운 버전 업데이트 하였으나 문제가 여전히 반복됩니다… 특정 노트 문제도 아님을 확인했구요. 해결 부탁드립니다ㅠㅠ

**Developer response:** Hi! We’re sorry to hear that you’re still experiencing crashes even after updating to the latest version. Please reach out to us via in-app support and share a screen recording of the issue along with your app logs. This will help our team investigate the problem and assist you further.

## Frequently asked questions about Noteshelf

### What can I do with Noteshelf 3?

Noteshelf 3 allows you to create beautiful handwritten notes, annotate and mark up PDFs, record audio notes, and leverage AI for tasks like summarization and translation. You can also personalize your notebooks with various templates and covers, and organize your notes efficiently.

### How does the AI feature work?

The Noteshelf AI feature can effortlessly generate handwritten notes on any topic. It also offers powerful summarization capabilities for entire pages, translation of text into different languages, and explanations of complex terms, enhancing your productivity and understanding.

### Is Noteshelf 3 free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of core features. However, it does include in-app purchases, which likely unlock additional templates, advanced features, or AI functionalities for users who wish to enhance their experience further.

### What devices is Noteshelf 3 compatible with?

While the description doesn't explicitly list compatible devices, it is designed for digital note-taking and annotation, suggesting compatibility with tablets and smartphones that support stylus input for handwriting and touch interactions. Users should check their device's app store for specific compatibility.

### How can I organize my notes in Noteshelf 3?

You can organize your notes by creating folders and subfolders, sorting them in your preferred order, and using tags for quick categorization. The app also features smart folders that automatically group specific types of content, and you can create links between notebooks or pages for better concept connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0 — 2026-10-11

Introducing Two-Page View!
See and work on two pages side by side, just like an open notebook. Switch between vertical, horizontal, and two-page views anytime from the new navigation pill at the bottom left of the screen.

Also new:
- Choose a page zoom preset right from the navigation pill.
- Drag images, shapes, text boxes, and more across pages seamlessly.

### 7.8.4 — 2026-09-23

- Fixed crash faced by some users on app launch.
- You can now switch languages in the Template Store to view templates in your preferred language. Browse templates in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. More languages coming soon.
- Other minor bugs and performance improvements.

### 7.8.3 — 2026-09-18

- Fixed crash faced by some users on app launch.
- You can now switch languages in the Template Store to view templates in your preferred language. Browse templates in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. More languages coming soon.
- Other minor bugs and performance improvements.

~ Noteshelf—Take beautiful notes, effortlessly ~"

### 7.8.2 — 2026-09-18

- You can now switch languages in the Template Store to view templates in your preferred language. Browse templates in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. More languages coming soon.
- Other minor bugs and performance improvements.

~ Noteshelf—Take beautiful notes, effortlessly ~

### 7.8.1 — 2026-09-15

Noteshelf is ready for iOS 27! 

- Discover a smarter way to take notes with Noteshelf and Siri AI!
Create a note, find and open notes, explain what’s on-screen, summarise selected content, and add it to your notes—all with your voice.

- Do more with audio transcriptions! 

Turns audio transcriptions into concise summaries and even ask questions, all powered by Apple Intelligence.

- Find notes more easily with natural language search!

Search your notes within Noteshelf using everyday language to quickly find what you’re looking for.


(Please note that these updates are available only on devices compatible with iOS 27 and Apple Intelligence.)

~ Noteshelf—Take beautiful notes, effortlessly ~

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