OrigNotes

OrigNotes

Notes, PDF Markup & Mind Maps

382 ratings
72 reviews
Free

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Released
April 10, 2023
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Capture, organize, and develop your thoughts with a free digital note-taking app. It offers handwritten notes, PDF annotation, mind mapping, and multimedia integration, all optimized for a natural writing experience.

✓Handwriting & Drawing with Apple Pencil
✓PDF Reading & Annotation
✓Mind Map creation
✓Handwriting to Text conversion
✓Powerful Search
✓Multimedia integration (images, audio, video)
✓Customizable workspace
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What's New in OrigNotes

2.0.3

October 28, 2026

2.0.3 Release Notes: New Features: 1.Introduced the Feedback Center to submit issues and suggestions, attach images and files, or select a note to share 2.Track feedback status, view developer replies, and enable reply notifications Improvements: 1.Added support for iPhone Duo, with improved layouts and interactions across screen configurations 2.Improved text pen layout, including character spacing and baseline alignment 3.Improved thumbnail rendering and cover generation for complex PDFs 4.Improved home screen window resizing, canvas undo operations, and accidental touch prevention 5.Updated the default free AI model and improved thinking mode and chat theme appearance 6.Improved feedback upload progress, attachment handling, and keyboard interactions to prevent accidental dismissal while editing Bug Fixes: 1.Fixed an issue where images and handwriting could become misaligned after copying with the lasso tool 2.Fixed an issue where the long-press menu could fail to appear in certain writing modes 3.Fixed text box position shifts after dragging with multiple fingers 4.Fixed potential conversion result errors when cancelling and then reimporting Office files 5.Fixed crashes that could occur when opening notes 6.Fixed an issue where app icon changes were not immediately reflected

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User reviews

Fantastic app, one small feature request

I love this app so much, it’s invaluable for my engineering courses. The one tiny thing that would be great to fix is the copy-paste workflow. Whenever I copy a section (which works great), it’s really finicky to then paste it. You kinda have to double tap with your finger at just the right spot, with the right timing, if that could be made easier that would be fabulous. I have to draw large diagrams (yay shear and moment), and I need to copy them and make small changes often, which is obviously hard with the way things work currently. Oh also, if you could add shapes, where you can add a triangle, a star, a curved-corner rectangle, etc, that would be awesome, but that’s way less important. Thank you all for all that you do, I really do love this app and if that one thing is fixed I will sing its praises to all my friends.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! We're glad to hear that OrigNotes has been helpful for your engineering courses. Regarding the copy-and-paste experience, we've made improvements that will be available in the next update. You'll be able to simply long-press anywhere on the canvas to bring up the Paste menu, making the process much easier. As for shapes, OrigNotes already includes an automatic shape recognition feature! Simply draw a shape and hold your pen in place for about one second. It will automatically transform into a regular shape. This feature supports triangles, stars, rounded rectangles, and many other shapes. We hope these features will make your note-taking experience even better. Thank you again for your encouragement and valuable feedback!

Copy and Paste feature not working in the app.

This app is amazing for note taking but I’m afraid the recent update may have messed up a very crucial feature. The copy and paste feature stopped working on “Pencil Only” on Touch Guard settings. Can you guys fix that?

Response from developer

Thank you so much for your support and feedback! When using “Pencil Only” mode, you can still copy and paste content. To paste, simply press and hold on the screen with your finger to bring up the Paste menu. Pressing and holding with Apple Pencil will not trigger this menu. We hope this helps, and thank you for using OrigNotes!

Absolutely amazing

best app I have ever used for work ever, everything is free which amazed me. I never leave reviews but this app is so underrated! Please never make it cost money!!

Love!! Great for coloring and notes

I love this app. I haven’t used it too much yet but it’s wonderful for what I have used. The amount of options for writing utensils, handwriting into typed notes, color options like everything is so wonderful. Would fs download again

Vraiment cool

Pas de limite de note mm sans souscrire j'aime beaucoup

FAQ

What devices is OrigNotes available on?

OrigNotes is designed for Apple devices and is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

How often is OrigNotes updated?

The app was last updated on October 28, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and feature additions.

What is the user rating for OrigNotes?

OrigNotes has a strong user rating of 4.7 stars based on 371 reviews, suggesting high user satisfaction.

Can I convert my handwritten notes to typed text in OrigNotes?

Yes, OrigNotes features handwriting-to-text conversion, allowing you to transform your handwritten notes into editable text for easier organization and reuse.

Does OrigNotes support cloud backup?

Yes, OrigNotes offers cloud backup options to help keep your important notes safe and easily manageable for long-term storage.

Is OrigNotes suitable for annotating PDFs?

Absolutely. OrigNotes allows you to import PDFs and directly annotate them by highlighting, drawing, and adding notes.

What age rating does OrigNotes have?

OrigNotes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How does OrigNotes handle data protection?

OrigNotes prioritizes data protection with multiple backup options and improved security measures to ensure your notes are kept safe.