No Updates
The app has potential, but I do not think anyone is updating it. First, it keeps crashing every time I paste something from another app. Next, it has no video ability. Lastly, if you have a background color and erase something, you will be erasing the background color also.
I really like to the way it looks, but cannot use it for teaching until these problems are resolved.
I really like to the way it looks, but cannot use it for teaching until these problems are resolved.
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Desktop app pretending to be a mobile app
This is a desktop app, it has in no way been properly optimized or reworked for a mobile experience. It basically works as a less feature rich version of OneNote, but with a bunch of scaling issues and poor navigation.
Also has serious problems with common functions like selecting text. I could only select and copy 3 or so sections before the prompt just wouldn’t show up anymore and I had to restart the app.
Overall not worth the money, if the developer actually cared they’d offer a free trial so you could see how it works. I requested my money back immediately.
Also has serious problems with common functions like selecting text. I could only select and copy 3 or so sections before the prompt just wouldn’t show up anymore and I had to restart the app.
Overall not worth the money, if the developer actually cared they’d offer a free trial so you could see how it works. I requested my money back immediately.
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Crashing
I just purchased the app for my iPad and every time I click on the app it doesn’t open it just goes back to the home page. I have it on my Mac and it works great. Not sure if this can be fixed but I would love to have on my iPad as well.
Great Product!
After an update from OneNote, I was looking for alternative, and I found Outline. Before downloading, I was nervous because of some of the reviews, but after several days of using the product for myself, I think it deserves a lot more credit.
As someone who is nostalgic, the interface is the first thing that grabs my attention since I am not a fan of where design is going in general with software. The UI has nice contrast, it is easy to navigate, and everything about it is very intuitive.
Unlike the iPad version of OneNote, I am able to indent pages without having to go online or use OneNote from another device. I am also able to create long lengths of text, bullet points, bullet point icons, and even attach PDFs. I was having trouble with selecting and moving PDF attachments, but just any product involves time to learn, I realized that there was an option to unattached it from the background.
The only criticism I have, which is why I am giving it 4 stars instead of five, is that it does not look like I can rename notebooks or reorder pages. I can rename pages and reorder notebooks, but not the other way around. This is inconvenient because mistakes can occur, and re-editing needs to be done without having to delete and start over. It is not clear to me the proper work around for this.
But aside from that, I highly recommend this product to others. Great job!
As someone who is nostalgic, the interface is the first thing that grabs my attention since I am not a fan of where design is going in general with software. The UI has nice contrast, it is easy to navigate, and everything about it is very intuitive.
Unlike the iPad version of OneNote, I am able to indent pages without having to go online or use OneNote from another device. I am also able to create long lengths of text, bullet points, bullet point icons, and even attach PDFs. I was having trouble with selecting and moving PDF attachments, but just any product involves time to learn, I realized that there was an option to unattached it from the background.
The only criticism I have, which is why I am giving it 4 stars instead of five, is that it does not look like I can rename notebooks or reorder pages. I can rename pages and reorder notebooks, but not the other way around. This is inconvenient because mistakes can occur, and re-editing needs to be done without having to delete and start over. It is not clear to me the proper work around for this.
But aside from that, I highly recommend this product to others. Great job!
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What’s the point?
It lacks even the basic features of the standard OneNote, not to mention other useful features such as multiple window, palm rejection etc etc.
WebDAV sync doesn’t work
It would be such a great app if the WebDAV sync feature actually worked. It will open the notebook from a WebDAV location fine. Then it just breaks, unable to sync any changes. Other than that, the app is great. Unfortunately the sync feature is a major issue as it makes the app unusable without it. I believe the issue is the fact that it needs to download the entire notebook when you make any changes and then re-upload it. PLEASE fix this issue and it will be a 5 star app!
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Lost my data
I updated the app and now it doesn’t even open.
PLEASE work on an update
This app would be so great.
But please bring it back to 2021:
- PLEASE add handwriting support on iPhone!
- PLEASE add proper Apple Pencil support for iPad. The current mode feels so off as compared to GoodNotes (I still want to use Outline because I like the concept better). For example to write only with pen and scroll with fingers
- PLEASE add “add space” functionality
- please make it easy to create new space at the bottom of a page
- please consider adding an AppleWatch app ... the killer would be to have the most important notes always with you and to be able to quickly jot down notes without phone
But please bring it back to 2021:
- PLEASE add handwriting support on iPhone!
- PLEASE add proper Apple Pencil support for iPad. The current mode feels so off as compared to GoodNotes (I still want to use Outline because I like the concept better). For example to write only with pen and scroll with fingers
- PLEASE add “add space” functionality
- please make it easy to create new space at the bottom of a page
- please consider adding an AppleWatch app ... the killer would be to have the most important notes always with you and to be able to quickly jot down notes without phone
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Works for me
This app works for me. Glad to see the developer doing some fixes.
It displays a blank screen for iCloud
I keep all my notebooks on iCloud for use mainly on my MacBook and Mac mini. IOS app doesn’t seem to even try to open iCloud-just a blank screen.
I’ve been using Notebook for a long time, guess I’ll need to check out other apps....
I’ve been using Notebook for a long time, guess I’ll need to check out other apps....
Unstable... keeps crashing
I have had this program since it early days. The platform is no longer stable and crashes.
Needs a major overhaul
This used to be my favorite app but now it’s my least favorite. The handwriting recognition is awful. It makes my beautiful handwriting look like chicken scratch. Seriously guys. You can do better. Goodnotes has eaten your lunch.
Extremely Buggy App
So many bugs in this app, it’s ridiculous. Very frustrating to use.
Giving 4 stars for the first new update
Keep updating to get 5 stars in the future.
Probably good for the average student but grad students/professional students I wouldn’t recommend
The app crashes a lot, the annotating function with the pen is pretty laggy and doesn’t discriminate between your hand and pen very well. It can’t handle large documents well.
Sync
Sync between computer and iPod/iPhone need some improvement, please.
Love it.
Works seamlessly with my laptop, iPad, and iPhone. Does everything I need. Couldn’t be happier!
I had high hopes but
Where is outline+?
Where is v3.7?
Where is the option to link Livescribe pen?
All the above are listed as features on the website. Where are they?
I’ve had the most difficult time trying to find an app that can create a simple outline using handwriting (Apple Pencil) but this one says Livescribe 3 pen is compatible.
So I paid for this, clicked on everything I can find, Synched to iCloud and blah blah blah. No option to sync with either Livescribe or Apple Pen. No option to upgrade to Outline+ (which I already did a while ago) No explanations or built in help/support.
I wrote to customer support for help.
I received a cheery autobot reply addressed to Bill”.
My name is Jane.
😔
Where is v3.7?
Where is the option to link Livescribe pen?
All the above are listed as features on the website. Where are they?
I’ve had the most difficult time trying to find an app that can create a simple outline using handwriting (Apple Pencil) but this one says Livescribe 3 pen is compatible.
So I paid for this, clicked on everything I can find, Synched to iCloud and blah blah blah. No option to sync with either Livescribe or Apple Pen. No option to upgrade to Outline+ (which I already did a while ago) No explanations or built in help/support.
I wrote to customer support for help.
I received a cheery autobot reply addressed to Bill”.
My name is Jane.
😔
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Worst app and lost my important images
I have been used this app for 3 years but only recently found a fatal issue!! Some of my images are lost and cannot be restored!
However beautiful the design is, this app is useless and ruined part of my most valuable notes during those years!!!
However beautiful the design is, this app is useless and ruined part of my most valuable notes during those years!!!
A (Poorly) Mixed Bag
As an outline tool, this app is great.
As an app, it is terrible. For starters, all of the content in the user guide is linked and none of the links work. So, if you buy this app, be prepared to not have a user guide.
Stay away from this one. If you can resist the temptation, be prepared to ask for your money back.
As an app, it is terrible. For starters, all of the content in the user guide is linked and none of the links work. So, if you buy this app, be prepared to not have a user guide.
Stay away from this one. If you can resist the temptation, be prepared to ask for your money back.
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