UltraNotes - Handwritten Notes

UltraNotes - Handwritten Notes

Type, Write & Annotate PDF

190 ratings
87 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
August 20, 2024
Updated
November 3, 2026

Features

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This app combines powerful note-taking, handwriting, and PDF annotation features. Create rich text notes, sketch with various tools, and mark up documents. Organize, search, and sync your notes across devices.

✓Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil
✓Rich text formatting and templates
✓PDF annotation and signing
✓Cross-device synchronization via iCloud
✓Searchable handwriting and text
✓Side-by-side multitasking on iPad/Mac
✓Audio recording with notes
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What users say about UltraNotes

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What's New in UltraNotes

2.6

November 3, 2026

* iPhone Duo support. * Layers: - Add layers, and choose which one you’re drawing on. - Show or hide a layer with one tap. - Rename or delete a layer. - Drag and drop to reorder layers. * Lasso screenshot. Select any area with the lasso to capture it as an image. * Live waveform while recording. * Faster note creation. A new note uses the template you used last. To pick a different one, use the new “From Template” menu. * Export and print page ranges. Choose “From Page” and “To Page” when you export or print. * Alternate app icons * Notes synchornization improvements * Bug fixes and stability improvements

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$9.99

UltraNotes Pro Lifetime

The lifetime license of UltraNotes Pro

User reviews

A boon for Intel chips and older systems

My MacBook Pro uses an Intel processor running Macos 13.7.5. Nowadays, many note-taking apps do not support this chip and system, but UltraNote does.

Furthermore, UltraNote is quite fully featured and helps me sync between my MacBook, iPhone, and iPad. This is truly wonderful. I hope UltraNote continues to develop new features while maintaining support for Intel chips and older systems. Thank you to the developers.
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Great

It has replaced my paper notebooks and scanning apps—highly recommended for anyone annotating lecture slides or organizing ideas.

Pro Subscription Not Working as Expected

I upgraded to the Pro version expecting seamless synchronisation of my notes across all my Apple devices. However, my notes are only visible on the device on which they were created. I am disappointed that this essential feature is not working as expected despite paying for the Pro subscription. I hope the developers resolve this issue soon and provide clear guidance on how to sync notes across devices.
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Top app

Application extrêmement bien pensée, facile à prendre en main, très complète.

最近经常闪退

笔记的页数多了以后,经常写着写着就闪退,希望开发者能处理下这个问题

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Writing and drawing input not working

Bug

Page scrolling interferes with writing

Bug

iCloud sync not functioning

Bug

Export to other apps failing

Bug

Hand gestures changing page zoom during writing

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Shape resizing not working after cutting

Bug

Search functionality crashes app

Bug

Added pages not saving when importing PDFs

Bug

PDF import quirks related to iCloud sync

Bug

App crashes causing data loss

Bug

Pro version access lost unexpectedly

Bug

Audio recording cannot be exported

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Requested Features

21 requests

Ability to lock zoom while writing with Apple Pencil

Feature

Resize shapes after cutting/moving them

Feature

Export notes to PDF and other apps

Feature

Dark/light theme toggle for pages

Feature

Nested list item support

Feature

Additional font options

Feature

More sticker varieties

Feature

Infinite canvas on all sides

Feature

Password protection for individual notes

Feature

Straightened highlighter tool

Feature

Zoom video with auto-advance feature

Feature

LaTeX conversion support

Feature

Hierarchical folder navigation panel

Feature

Left-right page swiping navigation

Feature

Borderless canvas option

Feature

Selection tool with resize capability

Feature

One-click PDF annotation save option

Feature

Category deletion/renaming without cloud deletion

Feature

Audio recording export

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UI language selection independent of system settings

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Finger tap to undo functionality

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FAQ

What can I do with UltraNotes?

UltraNotes allows you to create handwritten notes with various pens and brushes, type rich text notes with extensive formatting options, and annotate PDFs. You can also organize your notes into folders, search across all your content, and sync them across your Apple devices.

How does the handwriting feature work?

The handwriting feature supports Apple Pencil for a natural writing experience. You can choose from over 10 different pens and brushes, adjust thickness and color, draw shapes, and even convert scribbled handwriting to text instantly. You can also add text boxes, stickers, and images to your handwritten notes.

Is UltraNotes free to use?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases. This means you can access core functionalities without upfront cost, with optional features or content available for purchase within the app.

What devices is UltraNotes compatible with?

UltraNotes is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It supports synchronization across these devices using iCloud, allowing you to access your notes from anywhere.

Can I use UltraNotes for studying or work?

Yes, UltraNotes is well-suited for both studying and work. You can take lecture notes, annotate textbooks, mark up work documents, create to-do lists, and even present your notes on a TV screen, making it a versatile tool for various professional and academic tasks.