# SpeedText — user reviews > 35 indexed App Store user reviews of SpeedText by Bunguu inc., rated 5.00/5 from 2 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtext/id317722153/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtext/id317722153.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0 ## Newest reviews (11 of 35) ### 4/5 — Nice app, but needs better documentation *2011-02-01* I was using it right after I downloaded the app. The portrait mode is very helpful. But the program is lacking in documentation. Still trying to figure out how to jump from page to page. This is going to be real useful with the mail feature to send to Evernote. ### 4/5 — Simpler than Dan Bricklin's *2010-06-17* Pretty nice for quick note - would love option to send via MMS... ### 4/5 — Very nice! *2010-03-13* Fewer features than programs like FastFinga but easier to use and more elegant. Better ink quality. The list view is legible. Could use pinch-to-zoom and more ink colors, and it'd be perfect. ### 4/5 — Really nice update, but problems scrolling (for me) *2010-02-01* I _really_ like this update. It is, nearly, what I'd like as an ink note supplement for Evernote. You can input your Evernote credentials, and then you can very easily and quickly export a highly legible version of your SpeedText ink note into Evernote, which looks lovely in Evernote (and, I think, can be parsed by Evernote so you can search your fulltext--though Evernote does a terrible job with my scrawly handwriting). Its interface is nicer, IMHO, than TanzakuPad, and its exported text is much more legible (again for me) than the text from Dan Bricklin's (very innovative and very nice) Note Taker or TanzakuPad. However, there seems to be a bug with the scrolling, at least on my iPod Touch 3.x: sometimes I'll seem to reach the end of the "pad," and just grey space will show below the input pad. If I continue to enter text and export the image, that text shows up on the exported image (but not on the SpeedText screen). This happens at various lengths of "pad," and it's not quite clear to me what's happening. On the plus side, you don't lose any text with this bug. On the down side, though, it is distracting to try to enter text "blind." Overall, though, in my view, if you like to take ink notes and use Evernote, you really should give this program a try. It is the best of the bunch right now, IMHO. ### 4/5 — Fast input *2009-08-04* Despite the s___-storm of one-star reviews, I paid my two bucks and tried this app. It works -- fast input, great place to scribble a phone number, email address, quick note. You won't write a great novel with this, but that's not what it's for. ### 4/5 — Works just fine. Handy app. *2009-07-21, version 0* Originally had trouble getting this to work but now functions really well. ### 4/5 — Ignore the one star reviews! *2009-07-18* This is a quick and simple way to take notes. The program opens quickly, you can begin taking notes immediately. There is plenty of writing space - you write one word at a time, but you can easily write lengthy paragraphs. This is a 3.5 star app which performs as advertised. ### 3/5 — Pretty good! *2009-06-29, version 0* An above average hand writing tool. Can't wait 4 the landscape mode for longer words. We'll see as the updates show up if we can go from a 3 stars to a 4 or higher! ### 4/5 — Useful! *2009-06-21* Works great, does what it says it will, timing on word transfer from writing area is just right. Fun to use and makes it possible to use iPhone for taking short notes during meetings. Could use landscape mode and other export features. ### 4/5 — Great Start! Worth the money *2009-06-19* Needs landscape writing option. Also needs way to store and list notes other than in iPhoto. But it provides a badly needed app. Bravo! Looking forward to the upgrades. Thanks. ### 4/5 — Fantastic *2009-06-15* The most useful memo app I've found yet. Note taking is finally possible on the iphone/iPod! It even lets you save any page to your photos. Recommended. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not good *2009-12-20, version 0* Just painting,not convert to real letter ### 1/5 — Total rubbish *2009-09-17, version 0* Amateur app, unusable. ### 1/5 — No point and expensive for what it is! *2009-09-08, version 0* This really is useless! There's much better apps that do this and more free!! ### 1/5 — not what I expected *2009-06-27* Here's another case for "try before you buy" software. Sure, it's only .99 but those .99 apps add up quickly. The space for writing is far too limited. I guess my fat fingers aren't meant for this. Too bad I can get a refund. Future buyers... beware! ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2009-06-24, version 0* This is a really stupid app. I'm sorry I even wasted .99. I'll be deleting it. ### 1/5 — No good *2009-06-21, version 0* Waste of .99 cents! ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2009-06-18* This should be free, I wish I could get my money back,I thought I could use it to send "text msgs" oh well. ### 2/5 — Not really handwriting recognition *2009-07-06, version 0* Everything entered is saved as a photo - you can't use it for messages etc. ### 2/5 — Coul be better *2009-06-20* Why save as picture? Dont like that ### 3/5 — great app *2010-11-17, version 2.2* its a great app...my only criticism is that its hard to organize the files...its easier to organize if there is folder function ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Works great. Worth the money! *2019-01-07* I’ve had the Speed Text app on my iPad since 2010. I use it daily when I’m away to send sales orders into my company. It has worked well until my recent purchase of the new iPad Pro 11. When I used Speed Text with the newest version of the iPad the app crashed. I was happy to find the same app available that works with the new iPad in the App Store. It was only $1.99. I highly recommend it. It’s worth the money. Ira Geller ### 5/5 — Simple, easy, smooth app *2011-08-03* I use this app all the time to take notes. Very smooth interface. You can customize the height of writing area, space between words, wait time, etc. In order to change settings, tap the square with an arrow at the bottom left corner of the screen. Select settings. It is not that regular wheel icon. So some people might not have noticed it. ### 5/5 — Not too bad... *2010-07-21* In my office, I take constant notes, which can stack up on my desk making it hard to find what I need. And there are plenty of times where work calls me out of my office, and instead of dragging a stack of notes around, I have it all organized. I bought a stylus for my iphone a long time ago (which I recommend doing) so i don't have that problem with the lack of room to write. But I will say that it makes your handwriting look a little shotty, but not so bad to where you can't read it...unless you can't read your own handwriting to begin with. Overall, I'm impressed. I look forward to seeing more updates. ### 5/5 — Outstanding App *2010-07-02, version 0* I love this app and can't wait for a dedicated iPad version as well. (Hint Hint) It's great for dashing off quick notes like drink orders or restaurant orders. It also allows you to send to EVERNOTE. Worth every cent. Jim Bell (Australia) ### 5/5 — Very Good *2010-04-01, version 0* Thats what I looking for !! ### 5/5 — wow, so good. *2010-01-11* This one is GREAT. Finally a developer who appears to understand what users need, and knows how to execute. This has so many elegant solutions to so many vexing problems that we who just want to jot a quick note have been dealing with. Even Cut/Paste works with this app. Very impressive. ### 5/5 — Indespensible app *2009-08-28* Don't be put off by negative reviews. This app eliminates theneed for all those little, but often critical, paper notes we take every day. Here is a simple, intuitive, and easy way to take and retrieve notes. The 1.3 upgrade completed the app with a very effective review and retrieval function. Unfortunately this has not been included in the screen images. This is well worth the $2 investment. ### 5/5 — Best app *2009-07-03, version 0* My 77 year old father can use it no problem. ### 5/5 — Great *2009-06-12, version 0* Must buy ### 5/5 — Great idea! Recommended. *2009-06-08* This app finally allows me to take notes in meetings at work with my iPhone. I couldn't use the keyboard because it attracts too much attention and looks like I'm typing email. I couldn't use text recognition apps because they make too many mistakes and are laborious to edit. This is a creative solution that works great. Thanks! I can't wait to see what polish and features you have to add. --- *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 2026-06-10.*