Pen and Paper

Pen and Paper

Notes, drawings, PDF markup

41 ratings
122 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 9, 2011
  • February 24, 2026

Features

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About

Create handwritten notes and drawings, annotate PDFs, and add text and shapes. Zoom in for detailed editing, organize content with layers, and import custom fonts and page styles. Share your creations as PDFs or JPEGs.

Handwritten notes and drawings
PDF import and annotation
Text and shape insertion
Zoom and split view
Layer management
Custom font installation
PDF export
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What's New in Pen and Paper

2.13

February 24, 2026

• Undo/redo buttions remain available on narrower displays • Fixes minor UI issues

Subscription plans

Pen and Paper PRO

1 year subscription of Pen and Paper PRO

$5.991 Year
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$7.99

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User reviews

a amazing app with equally amazing monetisation model

this is must try for anyone who takes notes on ipad


to dev : fill bucket tool would be so nice , or ability of highlighter or any new brush to paint behind the pen stroke , this would be so amazing

Response from developer

Hi Exeecute. Thank you for the kind words and feedback. Those are good suggestions, and we will definitely look into both. Let us know if you have more suggestions!

Just what I needed

I’ve been using this app for years now and still love the functionalities offered!

suggestions

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il manque la possibilité de quantifié des longueurs

Response from developer

Hi Garches. Sorry, my French isn’t good enough. Are you missing the ability to specify lengths of items? Are you missing the ability to specify units? Or do you want to see a ruler? Hope you can clarify.

Great product

I’ve been using this product for sketch taking and note for over four years on an everyday basis up to 14 appointments a day for my business and it’s been great yes it has some limitations but there is no other product that I found that allows flexibility of not with photos moving it around anywhere on the page then placing notes and moving those anywhere around on the page like this program I hope the developers keep up with their updates and this product continues in the marketplace thanks heaps
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Mediocre, average

Nothing remarkable or different, no special features or anything unique that makes it stand out or shine amongst the dozen of other similar apps. I did find this a little complicated and confusing on how to navigate and figure out what was what, so it wouldn't be ideal for someone who isn't tech savvy.
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FAQ

What can I do with the Pen and Paper app?

This app allows you to create handwritten notes and drawings, import and annotate PDF documents, add text boxes, geometric shapes, and photos. You can zoom in for detailed editing, organize content using layers, and even import custom fonts and page styles.

How does the subscription work?

The subscription removes the watermark from exported files and unlocks the lasso tool. All other features, including note-taking, PDF annotation, drawing tools, and iCloud support, are available in the free version.

Can I use this app on different Apple devices?

Yes, the app is designed for both iPad and iPhone. On iPad, you can utilize split view to see your document and another page or app simultaneously for enhanced productivity.

How can I share my work?

You can easily share your notes and creations by emailing them as PDFs. Additionally, you can extract individual pages as JPEG images to share or use elsewhere.

What kind of content can I add to my notes?

You can add freehand ink drawings, text boxes with customizable fonts and colors, geometric shapes, arrows, and photos. The app also includes built-in diagram elements and the ability to create reusable clip art.