Pen and Paper

Pen and Paper

Notes, drawings, PDF markup

36 ratings
82 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

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

Just what I needed

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

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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pen improvement

pen thinkness 2.0 would be good.
not so smooth with pen, but okay.
dark background for pdf?
there is a lot to go here. Waiting for the updates.

Must have app for lectures

Pen and Paper is the best app for PDF note-taking due to the slide notes feature. This adds extra lines to the side of the pdf pages for easier notes which can then be exported easily to other apps. The new import screen added in the latest update is great as well. Definitely worth the money spent and thanks to the developer for creating such a great feature which I could not find anywhere else on the App Store :)
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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.