# Paint -Write like paper — Draw and take notes

> Digital drawing and note-taking app with Apple Pencil support. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuto Iwakami.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-write-like-paper/id1187939760 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuto Iwakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584545568)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.54/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2017-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-write-like-paper/id1187939760/reviews.md

## What is Paint?

Paint -Draw like paper

What can you do with Paint?
-You can draw with amazing tools using your finger
-Use Apple Pencil/touch pressure to enhance your creativity or make your notes stand out
-Take your immediate thoughts and draw them in Quick Notes

Features
1. Draw
You can use many of the tools to draw anything you'd like using your finger and Apple Pencil
If you run out of space, you can always scroll with two fingers on the screen to extend your canvas (Only for scrollable canvases)

2. Creative writing/drawing
Apple Pencil (iPadOS exclusive)
use pressure and tilt to change the appearance of your tool
3D Touch
the touch pressure can change the thickness and opacity of your tools too

3. Quick Notes
Take notes about your immediate thoughts that could change your life and take notes of them
and more

4. iMessage Support
By using the -for iMessage app, you can send the notes you've written with just a tap!


About the app
Paint has been what the developer started his career with. it was a completely different app, and focus towards different people. But the current Paint you are looking at is what technology has enabled us to do and made specifically for drawing and taking notes by writing like paper

Feedbacks
If you have any difficulties or have feature requests, please go to the setting screen and press "Feedback", or DM @BookmarkApp_ on Twitter
Leaving reviews on the App Store helps too

## Key features

- Draw with finger and Apple Pencil
- Adjust tool thickness and opacity with pressure
- Extend canvas by scrolling
- Capture immediate thoughts in Quick Notes
- Send notes via iMessage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-write-like-paper/id1187939760/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice

*2021-11-10, version 2.4*

Simple and easy to use, thank you developers!

### 1/5 — It doesn’t even work

*2021-03-17, version 2.2.13*

I downloaded the app. Then tried to draw and nothing. I checked my pencil and it was fully charged. I tried my pencil on other things and it works. But it won’t write anything in this app. The app literally does nothing at all.

**Developer response:** Thank you for writing about your experience.
I would like to apologize for the confusing interface.
This problem has been improved in version 2.3. If the app is still unusable, please let me know by updating the review or DM @NoteBookApp_ on Twitter

### 1/5 — Why?

*2020-04-15, version 2.2.2*

Why is this the top result when I search for “draw”??? You can’t draw with it. You can’t do anything with it. It should come up if you search for “nothing” or “useless”... other than that it doesn’t belong in the App Store.

**Developer response:** I am sorry to hear that you had an unpleasant experience with the app

Here’s some ways this could be fixed
1. You need to create a new note in order to start drawing
2. If you are on iPad, you might have disabled the touch input. So tap the pencil button on the top right of the screen

If these don’t fix the problem, contact me on Twitter(@NoteBookApp_) or tap the feedback button in the settings of the app
I will be willing to help you fix the problems you’ve encountered until they’re fixed

### 1/5 — Literally Does Nothing

*2019-09-11, version 1.0*

If I click on the app all that comes up is a blank white screen. It LITERALLY doesn’t do anything, if I could give it zero stars I would.

### 1/5 — Not-functional does nothing

*2019-01-26, version 1.0*

Just installed to try and send sketches to non-iPhone users - BTW it’s super dumb that you can’t do this with the built-in tools, android phones can send them to iOS using their digital touch knock-off, but iOS users can’t send to anyone else. Great job, idiots.

Anyway. This app is supposed to allow sketches in iMessage. It does nothing. Just a blank white screen, no icons, no interface, does not work.

**Developer response:** Thank you for using the app and sorry for it being hard to use. I am currently working on an update to improve the experience.
To send sketches to your friends and family, you need to save the sketch in the app it self. Then, it will show up in the iMessage app. When you tap on the one you've drawn you can send it.
If there are any other problems please feel free to contact me via Twitter @NoteBook_iOS

## Frequently asked questions about Paint

### What devices does Paint support?

Paint is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It offers enhanced features like pressure and tilt sensitivity when used with an Apple Pencil on compatible iPad models.

### How does Paint's Apple Pencil integration work?

Paint leverages Apple Pencil's pressure and tilt sensitivity to alter the appearance of drawing tools, allowing for more nuanced and creative expression. This feature is exclusive to iPadOS.

### Can I extend my drawing space in Paint?

Yes, for scrollable canvases, you can use two fingers to scroll across the screen and extend your drawing area, providing more room for your creations.

### How can I share my notes from Paint?

Paint includes iMessage support, allowing you to send your handwritten notes directly through the Messages app with just a single tap.

### What is the update frequency for Paint?

Paint was last updated on May 4, 2024, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The latest version is 2.6.4.

### What is the age rating for Paint?

Paint has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

### How can I provide feedback or request features for Paint?

You can provide feedback or request features by navigating to the settings screen within the app and pressing 'Feedback'. You can also DM the developer on Twitter at @BookmarkApp_.

### Is Paint free to download and use?

Paint is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases for additional features or content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.4 — 2024-05-04

- Fix: Crash when creating a new note in certain environments

### 2.6.3 — 2024-05-01

- Fix: Saving as image in in-app light mode setting when in dark mode, ignores preferences
- Minor bug fixes

### 2.6.2 — 2023-05-03

- Fix for app crashing when deleting a note on iOS/iPadOS 16.4 and above

### 2.6.1 — 2023-04-30

Thank you for using Paint
If you have any feedback, tap “Feedback” in settings or leave a review on the App Store

Changes
-Minor improvement and bug fixes

### 2.6 — 2022-12-11

-New custom color picker in default tools
-New options to change image quality when saving as image
-New option to change eraser style when using default tools
-Fix for tool selection highlighting in default tools
-Fix for app crashing when saving as image, for notes with specific characters in the title
-Default saving extension is changed to png
-Other minor improvements 

If you have any problems, opinions, or feedback, tap “Feedback” in settings or leave a review on the App Store

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All apps by Yuto Iwakami: https://appshunter.io/developer/1584545568

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