# PocketJot - Handwritten Notes — Your freehand notepad > Freehand digital notepad for iPhone and iPad with drawing, organization, and reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by iStArtApp.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketjot-handwritten-notes/id516320463 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [iStArtApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/370032188) - Category: Productivity, Business - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 50 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB - Languages: American English, Italian - Released: 2012-06-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketjot-handwritten-notes/id516320463/reviews.md ## What is PocketJot? Draw your notes on your iPhone/iPad with PocketJot! PocketJot turns your iPhone/iPad into your portable notebook. PocketJot is fast, easy to use, fun and always with you. >> USE IT AS A SMALL PAPER NOTEBOOK Have fun flipping through your notes as if they were on a small notebook. Always with you. >> EASY TO USE PocketJot is designed for everyday use, quick and fun. Just trace with your finger, at full screen on your device. Or, if you like, type a note using the keyboard. >> APPLE PENCIL On devices that support it you can use to draw, if you want, even the pencil. >> SECTIONS You can, if you want, organize your notes in various sections. You can assign a name to each section and organize the order to show the sections. >> DRAG AND DROP You can change the order of the notes within the sections. Just keep your finger pressed on a note and drag it where you want, inside the section or in another. All very easy. >> COMPLETED NOTES If a section contains various notes with things to do, as you complete them you can mark each note as 'completed'. The completed notes are displayed with a check mark. Do you have to shop? Make a 'Supermarket' section with things to take. When you go shopping, as you take them, check them out. Once finished you can hide the check for all things to be taken for the next time. >> PROGRAMMABLE ALARMS Take your notes and, if you need, mark the time when the phone or tablet will warn you: a meeting, a phone call, something to do. PocketJot will remind you to remember it! >> SHARING NOTES BETWEEN YOUR DEVICES Synchronize your notes and keep them automatically updated among all your devices. It is very simple: it does everything for itself. All you need to do is to enable synchronization in app Settings. PocketJot uses your iCloud account. >> COLOR AND DIMENSION OF PENCIL TO CHOOSE When you draw you can choose the color and the size of the stroke. PocketJot remembers for each note the last pencil you used and reuse it when you reopen the drawing if you want to change it. >> PHOTO You can import a photo of your device into the note so you can draw on it. In addition, you can save your note, with what you have drawn, among the photos of your device. >> PDF AND EMAIL If you want to send your notes you can not only export the note saved from the photos, but directly within the app, create an email with an attached pdf file of the note. >> SPLIT VIEW AND SLIDE OVER PocketJot now supports multitasking modes on devices that allow for that >> UNLIMITED NUMBER OF NOTES Do not restrain your creativity! The Premium version of the app allows for an unlimited number of notes. The trial version of the app, which can be downloaded for free, allows for a limited number of notes. Within the trial version you can purchase the Premium version to unlock the limitation. ----------------------------- Have fun with PocketJot! ----------------------------- ## Key features - Handwritten note-taking - Apple Pencil support - Note organization by sections - Drag and drop note reordering - Programmable alarms - iCloud synchronization - PDF export and email sharing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | PocketJot version upgrade | $5.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketjot-handwritten-notes/id516320463/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Simple and functional *2025-03-25, version 10.0* Basic post-it function for your phone with finger-drawing or text via keyboard, plus some cataloging features. Does exactly what it is supposed to, and does it well. Worth the price for paid version. Thanks, PocketJot! ### 5/5 — Quick response. Works well. *2023-06-25, version 10.0* After a minor installation issue, their support team were very quick to respond and fix the problem. The app is excellent, minimalist, and very useful. L 6/5 stars from me. ### 1/5 — Confusing layout *2023-05-03, version 10.0* The notes app was organized horribly, and was very confusing to navigate. On top of that, they only allow two drawing before needing to pay. This on its own wouldn't bother me, but their is no clear way to delete the drawing! And that is just two of many other complaints I have of this, I would not recommend this app. ### 1/5 — Needs more work… *2022-02-07, version 9.7* Can’t figure out how to delete notes once they are complete or saved. Also free app only allows 2 notes? Stupid- not enough time to figure out if you like it enough to buy… ### 3/5 — Great for notes, but... *2022-02-02, version 9.7* I am really grateful to have some quick way to record random thoughts or ideas by typing or handwriting. Just wish there was a way to save without needing to save as a new template AND wish the alert on it could be more than a vibration ### 5/5 — Pocket jot *2021-06-21, version 9.7* Very reliable and easy to use ### 1/5 — Frustrating to use *2019-03-24, version 9.3* Not intuitive so much potential, but you have to select and unselect every time you want to write something including dragging it to where you want to write, also to write a dot on your i’s or crossing your t’s have to unselect and resell the again, adds too much time to make it worthwhile to use also there is no undo button you have to erase and re do every time. If they fixed those, it would be awesome or provided tutorials. ### 5/5 — Wouldn’t be without it *2019-01-22, version 8.3* Great app ### 1/5 — Don't be so greedy *2018-08-30, version 8.2* Don't offer such a crappy free version, and don't charge 5.99 for the paid version. I won't pay more than $1.00 for any app. I'm not rich. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2018-02-05, version 8.2* I can communicate with my elderly uncle who is hard of hearing! ## Frequently asked questions about PocketJot ### How many notes can I create with PocketJot? The free trial version of PocketJot allows for a limited number of notes. You can purchase the Premium version within the app to unlock an unlimited number of notes. ### Can I use PocketJot offline? PocketJot is designed for everyday use and can be utilized for note-taking without an internet connection. However, iCloud synchronization for sharing notes between devices requires an internet connection. ### What devices does PocketJot support? PocketJot is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It also supports multitasking features like Split View and Slide Over on compatible devices. ### How does PocketJot handle note organization? You can organize your notes into various named sections within PocketJot. Notes can be easily reordered within sections or moved to different sections using drag and drop. ### Can I set reminders for my notes in PocketJot? Yes, PocketJot allows you to set programmable alarms for your notes. The app will remind you of meetings, phone calls, or other tasks associated with your notes. ### How often is PocketJot updated? PocketJot was last updated on February 12, 2023, with version 10.0. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support. ### What is the age rating for PocketJot? PocketJot has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children. ### Can I share my notes from PocketJot? Yes, you can share your notes by exporting them as a PDF file directly within the app and attaching it to an email. Notes can also be saved to your device's photo library. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.0 — 2023-02-12 • Major UI overhaul and update for iOS 16 • Added separate menu for settings • Fixed some bugs ### 9.7 — 2021-03-15 • Bug fix for alarm editing in iOS 13.4 and higher • UI minor updates ### 9.6 — 2020-11-30 UI updates Bug fix ### 9.5 — 2019-10-17 • iOS 13 and dark mode ### 9.4 — 2019-05-10 • UI updates • Bug fix ## Apps similar to PocketJot | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Notability: AI Notes & PDF app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notability-ai-notes-and-pdf-app/id360593530) | 4.6 (25,892) | Free | Productivity | | [Notes Plus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus/id374211477) | 3.5 (1,627) | $12.99 | Productivity | | [Paint -Write like paper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-write-like-paper/id1187939760) | 4.5 (37) | Free | Productivity | | [RoWrite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rowrite/id1297873604) | 2.0 (28) | Free | Productivity | | [Pocket Note - Handwritten note](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-note-handwritten-note/id1498583819) | 4.3 (14) | Free | Productivity | | [Handwritten Idea Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwritten-idea-notes/id1097329961) | 4.6 (70) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by iStArtApp - [SpeakNotes - Audio Recorder.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speaknotes-audio-recorder/id412152806) - [FileXChange - file manager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filexchange-file-manager/id428955307) - [iReDial](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iredial/id445594077) - [iDataSafe - data manager.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idatasafe-data-manager/id545288607) - [JotTheDate-Draw your Calendar.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotthedate-draw-your-calendar/id1024938307) All apps by iStArtApp: https://appshunter.io/developer/370032188 ## Related topics [istartapp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/istartapp) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-01.*