Best PaintNotes alternatives: apps like PaintNotes

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Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like PaintNotes or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

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Top Alternatives to PaintNotes

Note X - Notepad#1

Note X - Notepad by 受杰 柯

Take notes easily
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6(27 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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A versatile note-taking app for digital and handwritten notes, memos, and drafts. Organize study materials with built-in notebooks, insert images, and customize writing styles. Secure your notes with password protection.

Noting Pro - 专业手写笔记,支持图层和渐变色#3

Noting Pro - 专业手写笔记,支持图层和渐变色 by 裕坤 张

要是我拿出这支颜色可以渐变的笔,阁下又该如何应对?
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.3(10 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers professional handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation for iPad. It features a vector ink engine for smooth, sharp strokes with gradient colors and advanced tools like layers and a smart laser pointer. Seamless iCloud sync and multi-window support enhance productivity.

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Notator | Annotate Documents
Notator | Annotate Documents
Notator | Annotate Documents
Taking notes, annotating PDFs
Free

This app allows for detailed annotation of PDFs and images with various tools, including support for Apple Pencil. It offers flexible import options, high-quality rendering for large files, and intuitive page management. Upgrade to Pro for advanced export and editing capabilities.

PDF and image annotationApple Pencil supportFlexible PDF import
📊 Productivity
(1)
freemium
5
InfDraft - Unlimited canvas
InfDraft - Unlimited canvas
InfDraft - Unlimited canvas
natural stroke and big canvas
Free

This graphic software offers a natural drawing experience on an expansive canvas. It supports importing various file types, including PSD and PDF, for use as materials. Save and view high-resolution images with exceptional detail.

Natural stroke drawingUnlimited canvas sizeImport PSD and PDF files
📊 Productivity
(106)
subscription
6
Reader's Bench
Reader's Bench
Reader's Bench
Read, Annotate & Take Notes
Free

This app is a PDF reader and markup tool designed for serious study and research. It allows users to read, annotate, take notes, and review highlighted content from PDF documents with efficient performance and a distraction-free interface.

PDF reading and markupHandwriting and typed notesAnnotation extraction for review
📊 Productivity
(3)
freemium
7
StoneNote - Video Study Notes
StoneNote - Video Study Notes
StoneNote - Video Study Notes
Handwrite while watching
Free

Seamlessly take handwritten notes while watching study videos on the same page. This app integrates a video player directly into your notes, allowing for automatic pausing, screenshot capture, and video bookmarking. Organize your work with layered notes and folders, and sync across devices.

Integrated video player within notesAutomatic video pause while writingScreenshot capture and insertion
📊 Productivity
(5)
free with in-app purchases
8
MXTNote
MXTNote
MXTNote
PDF reader, notes, arXiv
Free

This app helps organize research and study materials by linking PDFs, notes, and web pages. It offers PDF reading, text and handwriting notes, and an arXiv explorer for academic papers. Create a knowledge graph to visualize connections between your research fragments.

PDF reader with link navigationText and handwriting note-takingLink notes and PDFs to create a knowledge graph
📊 Productivity
(2)
free
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Notebook : Cute notes
Notebook : Cute notes
Notebook : Cute notes
Daily notes of life
Free

This app offers a simple and efficient way to create various types of notes, from study materials and to-do lists to life records and work summaries. It allows for easy organization with labels, image insertion, and customizable paper styles. It is compatible with Apple devices and supports Apple Pencil.

Label classification for easy organizationInsert pictures into notesSelect practical paper styles
📊 Productivity
(186)
free with in-app purchases
10
BoardNotes: Notes, PDF, Docs
BoardNotes: Notes, PDF, Docs
BoardNotes: Notes, PDF, Docs
Note taking,Whiteboard,Mindmap
Free

This app combines whiteboard, notebook, PDF management, mind mapping, and flashcard creation into a single, versatile handwriting note-taking tool. It offers a wide array of pen types, organizational features, and study aids to enhance productivity and learning.

Handwriting note-takingIntegrated whiteboardPDF import and editing
📊 Productivity
(115)
free with in-app purchases