# SketchNote, Visual Note Taking — Good Sketch Notes with Pencil

> Digital note-taking and annotation app with drawing tools and cloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by B TO J PTY LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchnote-visual-note-taking/id1659590787 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [B TO J PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/569308231)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, European Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2023-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchnote-visual-note-taking/id1659590787/reviews.md

## What is SketchNote, Visual Note Taking?

SketchNote will help you take great notes without any art skill.
Use pre-designed shapes, letter & Numbers, clipart to take great notes.

Transform your iPhone and iPad into smart digital paper. 
Take handwritten notes in digital notebooks.

WRITE NATURALLY - LIKE ON REAL PAPER
* Completely natural writing experience 
* Write with the Apple Pencil and your finger
* Select and customize your pen color, thickness, and style 
* Easily switch between pen, highlighter etc.


NEVER LOSE YOUR NOTES AGAIN
* All your notes with you at all times thanks to iCloud Sync


ESCAPE THE LIMITS OF ANALOG PAPER
* Move, resize, and rotate your handwriting or change colors
* Draw perfect shapes and lines with the Shapes Tool 
* Pinch to zoom and write more precisely


GO PAPERLESS
* Import PDF, images, photos and more to annotate them right on your iPhone and iPad
* Export documents and share them with others for a fully digital workflow


ATTACH ANYTHING
* Attach videos, images, photos


[ Upgrade to subscription version ]
Upgrading to subscription version requires auto-renewal subscription. 
Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. 
The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. 
Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. 
You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase.

Links to Your Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: 
http://www.btoj.com.au/privacy.html
http://www.btoj.com.au/terms.html

Please feel free to contact us for anything.

## Key features

- Natural handwriting experience
- Pre-designed shapes and clipart
- Import and annotate PDFs/images
- iCloud Sync for notes
- Move, resize, and rotate handwriting
- Export and share documents

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchnote-visual-note-taking/id1659590787/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sucky lag

*2024-11-20*

Bro, i just change my tab to see my info to put on it, and he suddenly crash without saving anything. That sucks!

### 2/5 — Glitchy

*2024-08-03*

Some cool tools and great potential, but it was SOOOOO glitchy that I got frustrated, cancelled my trial, and deleted the app.

### 4/5 — Fun app

*2023-09-14*

Lots of cute little visuals just haven’t figured all out yet.

## Frequently asked questions about SketchNote, Visual Note Taking

### What is SketchNote?

SketchNote is a productivity app that allows you to take handwritten notes and draw digitally. It offers features like pre-designed shapes, handwriting customization, and PDF annotation to enhance your note-taking experience.

### Does SketchNote have ads?

No, SketchNote does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for its subscription version.

### What devices does SketchNote support?

SketchNote is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to provide a natural writing experience on these Apple devices.

### How often is SketchNote updated?

The latest version of SketchNote is 2.7, last updated on February 25, 2023. Updates typically include improvements and new features for the app.

### Can I import documents into SketchNote?

Yes, you can import PDFs, images, and photos into SketchNote to annotate them directly. This feature allows for a fully digital workflow and easy sharing.

### What are the subscription options for SketchNote?

SketchNote offers a subscription version with a 7-day free trial. Options include a 1-month subscription for $2.99 or a 1-year subscription for $19.99.

### How do I manage my SketchNote subscription?

You can manage and cancel your SketchNote subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What is the age rating for SketchNote?

SketchNote has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's design focuses on intuitive note-taking and drawing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2023-02-25

Bugs fixed

### 2.5 — 2023-02-24

Bugs fixed

### 2.3 — 2023-02-12

bugs fixed

### 2.2 — 2023-02-04

Bugs fixed

### 2.1 — 2023-02-02

Brightness button removed from the selected pictures

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*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 2026-08-24.*