# PocketJot - Handwritten Notes — user reviews > 19 indexed App Store user reviews of PocketJot by iStArtApp, rated 4.40/5 from 50 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketjot-handwritten-notes/id516320463/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketjot-handwritten-notes/id516320463.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 38 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 5 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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… ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — Crashed *2016-08-11, version 7.0* Never able to use. Crashed every time I've opened it. ### 1/5 — Rio off *2013-11-18, version 2.5* I waisted my money. Don't waist yours. Sandscript would be less painful than figuring this one out. ### 1/5 — Handwriting does not flow? *2013-08-29, version 2.2* Handwriting does not flow? It has sharp and rough edges: I don't understand why when so many apps have a smooth and satisfying flow! ### 1/5 — Crashes! *2013-04-19, version 1.6* This app crashes constantly. ### 1/5 — PocketJot *2012-08-10, version 1.1* I regret, this app looked like a fun way to annotate pix on one's camera roll…but the free version offered does *not* allow import /export. So, this might be a reasonable app, but they don't offer enough functionality to see IF the paid version is worth it, or not. (sorry) ### 2/5 — Misleading *2016-08-20, version 7.1* I purchased the full version. This is supposed to eliminate ads. What they don't tell you is ads keep appearing to buy this company's own products. Very annoying. ## Most praised reviews (9 highest-rated) ### 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. ### 5/5 — Pocket jot *2021-06-21, version 9.7* Very reliable and easy to use ### 5/5 — Wouldn’t be without it *2019-01-22, version 8.3* Great app ### 5/5 — Love it! *2018-02-05, version 8.2* I can communicate with my elderly uncle who is hard of hearing! ### 5/5 — Backup issues and app frequently stops *2016-04-12, version 6.5* Backup issues and app stops while erasing does not support typing ### 5/5 — PocketJot *2012-07-19, version 1.1* Awesome!!!!!! Easy and quick ### 4/5 — Great app *2017-03-04, version 7.2.1* This app is great. It would be better if what I wrote could then be converted to text for saving. What it does do is save as a JPEG in my photo album. I purchased a stylus and that makes the experience great. I like being able to write notes since it's faster than typing then I can convert later. ### 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 --- *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.*