# PDF Note Pro - Note Taker — And M4A Audio Recorder

> Annotate PDFs and record audio with cross-device syncing. (iPhone/iPad app by Mach Software Design.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-note-pro-note-taker/id983741766 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mach Software Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/327826899)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-note-pro-note-taker/id983741766/reviews.md

## What is PDF Note Pro?

PDF Note Pro is the most innovative, flexible, compatible, and powerful Note-Taking application!  PDF Note Pro features Freehand Notes in a Native PDF format, and Audio recording in a Native M4A format.  Using the PDF format, Freehand Notes are synced across all your devices (via iCloud) so you always have the latest version of your Notes with you -- regardless of device.  And since PDF Note Pro uses the PDF format, you can annotate PDFs with powerful Note-taking tools *and* your Notes are ready for Mobile, Desktop, Web, and Print right from the get go:  No more manually exporting notes and uploading files - PDF Note Pro handles everything for you!  And best of all, PDF Note Pro is free for iOS and only $9.99 (U.S.) for OS X!

With iCloud Drive, you can take Notes on the go and have your Notes ready at your Mac or Windows PC already downloaded when you get home*  And If that wasn't enough, PDFs can be transferred instantly from one device to another with iCloud HandOff so you can start working on one device, and continue on another (iPhone, iPad, and Mac)**

iOS Specific Features:
- Innovative Graphical File Manager with Natural Touch Gestures:  Single Tap to Select a File, Double-Tap to Open a File, Two Finger "Pinch" to Zoom the File Manager, and Tap and Hold to Drag Files onto Folders
- Photorealistic page swipe animations (swipe the vertical edge of a PDF page horizontally to go to the previous or next page)
- Draw using Palm Rest or Magnifier Window with "Smart Shift" technology 

Innovative Features on both iOS and OS X:
- Freehand draw on Notes using native PDF format with “Vector" note taking tools such as Pencil, Eraser, and Highlighter; keeping PDF file sizes small
- Record Audio in M4A format with stunning 3D Visualizor; M4A Audio files are synced to all your devices
- iCloud support keeps your documents in Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac; and with iCloud Drive, Windows PCs and well*
- iCloud HandOff lets you start work on one device and continue on another (iPhone, iPad, and Mac)**
- Text Tool lets your Touch/Click to Type anywhere (iPad/Mac)
- Cut Tool Makes it easy to reposition PDF content
- Add Images, Text, and Web Pages to a PDF instantly (iPad/Mac)
- Full Speech-To-Text Dictation support anywhere you can Type (Press Dictation key on keyboard on iOS, press “Fn” key twice on OS X)
- iCloud is completely optional — PDF Note Pro works just as well offline as online!

* iCloud Drive Support for Windows requires iCloud Drive install, iCloud Drive for Mac requires OS X 10.10 or later; iCloud Drive supports PDF/M4A
**iCloud HandOff requires both Bluetooth 4.0/LE and WiFi on and enabled; iCloud HandOff works with PDF only

***Large PDF Documents in the Cloud (such as large eBooks) is not recommended***
***If you have any issues please restart your device!***

## Key features

- Freehand PDF annotation
- M4A audio recording
- iCloud syncing across devices
- Native PDF and M4A formats
- Vector drawing tools
- Text tool for typing
- Image and web page insertion

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-note-pro-note-taker/id983741766/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not great

*2020-04-02*

Constantly crashes and everything is gone when you re enter the app.

### 2/5 — Not 100% sure

*2019-06-20*

Just got this app but it already boasts above and beyond what the paid for versions of this app do! Don’t know about the saving is like but the auto handwriting scaler is great! What I would say is that the app crashed and I lost my work so... xx

## Frequently asked questions about PDF Note Pro

### What is PDF Note Pro?

PDF Note Pro is a note-taking application that allows users to take freehand notes on PDF documents and record audio. It saves notes in native PDF and M4A formats, syncing them across devices via iCloud.

### How does PDF Note Pro handle notes across devices?

PDF Note Pro utilizes iCloud to sync your notes across all your Apple devices, ensuring you always have the latest version. It also supports iCloud Drive for Windows PCs, allowing access on non-Apple computers.

### Can I annotate PDFs with different tools in PDF Note Pro?

Yes, PDF Note Pro offers vector drawing tools like Pencil and Highlighter, along with an Eraser. It also features a Text Tool for typing directly onto PDFs and the ability to add images and web pages.

### Is PDF Note Pro free to use?

PDF Note Pro is free for iOS devices. A paid version is available for OS X at $9.99 (U.S.).

### Does PDF Note Pro have ads?

Based on the provided data, PDF Note Pro does not contain advertisements.

### What devices does PDF Note Pro support?

PDF Note Pro is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. A separate version is available for OS X.

### How often is PDF Note Pro updated?

The latest version of PDF Note Pro is 1.7.4, last updated on September 16, 2020. This indicates a history of updates, though the frequency may vary.

### What is the age rating for PDF Note Pro?

PDF Note Pro has an age rating of 17+, suggesting it may contain content or features suitable for mature audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.4 — 2020-09-16

- Updated Google Ads with iOS 14's App Tracking Transparency

### 1.7.3 — 2019-09-14

- Updated User Interface
- Fixed various bugs throughout the application

### 1.7.1 — 2019-07-23

- Improved support for iPhone XR, iPhone XS Max, and 10.5"/11"/13" iPad Pro screen resolutions
- Fixed various bugs throughout the application

### 1.7.0 — 2017-11-06

- Added support for iPhone X
- Improved Popover Panels application wide
- You can now drag in text, images, and URLs into PDFs on the iPad version
- Slideover replaced with Popovers on iPhone
- Added Text Button to Toolbar for iPhone
- Lots of other bug fixes and improvements

### 1.6.0 — 2017-09-19

- New File Manager based on the new File Management in iOS 11
- Updated for iOS 11
- Fixed various bugs throughout the application

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