Best apps like Penultimate

Whether you want more options like Penultimate or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 25+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform

4.0(62 ratings)

Free

KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

Top Alternatives to Penultimate

Meeting Notes & Work Planner by Giant Brains

Take Notes & Track Work Tasks

Editor's Choice

4.1😐(1.9K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Easily create handwritten notes, add images, and convert speech to text. Organize your content with folders and sync across devices.

What We Love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Simple and straightforward
💡 Helpful for organizing notes
👍 Good for handwritten notes

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes
🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
👎 Confusing interface and navigation
🤖 Annoying pop-ups asking for reviews

Notes Writer: PDF, Voice, AI by Kairoos Solutions SL

Notepad, Word, Pencil & Scan

Strong Contender

4.5😐(7.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app is a comprehensive note-taking and PDF editing solution for mobile devices. It allows users to write, format, and organize notes, annotate PDFs, fill forms, and scan documents. The app offers advanced editing tools, powerful search, and seamless sharing and export options.

What We Love

🚀 Smooth writing experience
💡 Versatile note-taking features
🔒 Good privacy
👍 Useful for various purposes (notes, PDF annotations, etc.)

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and freezes
🔒 Limiting free version with paywalls
🐛 Bugs with erasing, page management, and file corruption
🐛 Laggy performance and slow loading times

Smart Note Notepad - Draw Memo by JIN HWAN KIM

Notes on Photo, Write Notebook

Worth Considering

MyScript Notes: AI Handwriting

1.0(1 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Create visually appealing notes and memos using professionally designed coloring paper styles. This app offers a simple gallery interface for easy management and editing of your digital creations.

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Smart note taking, PDF & study

AI handwriting recognitionInfinite canvas for brainstormingPDF annotation

Transform handwritten notes into editable text with advanced AI. Brainstorm on an infinite canvas, annotate PDFs, and create structured documents. Supports 66 languages and works across devices.

(39K)

QuickNotes X: Notes, AI & PDF

Note-Taking, Made Easy.

Vector ink engine for fluid writingVoice recording synced to notesML-powered shape recognition

This app offers a fluid and precise note-taking experience with a custom vector ink engine, voice recording synced to writing, and ML-powered shape recognition. Organize notes with notebooks and folders, protect them with passwords and biometrics, and sync seamlessly across devices via iCloud. Mark up PDFs and presentations, and customize your notes with various tools and templates.

(3.8K)

Notetake, Sketch, PDF, Present

ZoomNotes Lite

Unlimited zoom and panningHandwritten notes and sketchesMarkup PDFs and Office documents

This app allows for handwritten notes and sketches on various digital documents, including PDFs and Office files. It offers unlimited zooming, customizable paper styles, and extensive sharing options. Additional features and pen types are available through in-app purchases.

(214)

Journal. Sketchnotes. Todos.

Inkflow Visual Notebook

Fluid digital ink for writing and sketchingResize and reorganize content with touch gesturesHigh-resolution zoom for precision detail

This app offers a fluid digital writing and sketching experience, allowing users to easily capture, resize, and reorganize ideas. It supports high-resolution zooming for detailed work and integrates text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds. Users can share their creations in various formats.

(1.9K)

Annotate & review documents

LiquidText

Import documents and webpagesExtract and organize excerptsConnect ideas with ink links

This app provides a dynamic workspace for reviewing and organizing information from documents and webpages. It allows users to extract key facts, connect ideas across different sources, and annotate content for research, writing, or study.

(6.4K)

Note-taking on infinite canvas

Blankbook - Paper Note

Infinite scrolling canvas7 static paper types (dark/light variants)Pen, pencil, marker, lasso, ruler, erasers

Experience a natural handwriting feel on an infinite canvas. Organize notes with a visual bookshelf and access tools quickly. Offers various paper types and intuitive controls for seamless creativity.

(129)

Notebloc Scanner - Scan to PDF

Document scanner & PDF creator

Scan documents to PDF or JPGUnlimited document creationBatch scanning (multiple pages)

Digitize your documents and notes with this free scanner app. Easily convert them to PDF or JPG, extract text using OCR, and organize your scans. Perfect for students, professionals, and artists.

(1.3K)