# Whink Notes — Note-taking, PDF Markup & Memo

> Note-taking, PDF annotation, and memo app for iPad and iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Rama Krishna.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whink-notes/id1008546049 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rama Krishna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008546048)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.19/5 from 129 App Store ratings · 143 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2015-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whink-notes/id1008546049/reviews.md

## What is Whink Notes?

Welcome to Whink: powerful, yet wonderfully simple note-taking and PDF annotation app.

Whink is uniquely designed for the iPad and iPhone to provide the best note-taking experience at school, at home, and at work. And with iCloud, your notes are always up-to-date on all your devices.

***Write Naturally***
• Handwrite and sketch on Whink as if you’re using a real pen and paper.
• Write smoothly using our stunning gel ink pen with unlimited colors.
• Zoom into your notes to write in and see the tiniest details.

***Type Quickly***
• Tap anywhere on the page to start typing notes.
• Make your notes fun with a wide range of tastefully chosen typography.
• Quickly format typewritten notes into headings, sub-headings and more.
• Create lists and outlines with bullets, numbering, and even checklists.
• Create sections within your documents to further organize your notes.

***Annotate PDFs & Photos***
• Import PDFs using Open-In from other apps such as Email, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.
• Markup lecture slides, meeting agendas, memos without accidentally marking the page.
• Fill up forms, sign, send and print contracts straight from your iPad.
• Quickly sort and navigate through your documents.
• Insert, rearrange and attach photos to your notes as well.

***Add Audio Recordings***
• Record lectures and meetings while taking notes and play them back anytime.
• Sort, arrange and keep your voice recordings right next to your notes.
• Insert voice recordings in your PDF files.

***Add Shapes and Post-its***
• Sketch and add/edit auto-shapes to your notes. Great for making charts or geometric figures.
• Add and rearrange post-its on your notes and documents to remember important points.
• Quickly search relevant notes by adding tags and labeling them.

***Organize, Share & Backup Your Notes***
• Quickly group documents and arrange notes adding sections and pages.
• Insert PDF documents inside a notebook anytime.
• Open your notebooks in other app using the Open-In feature.
• Share notes with friends, classmates or colleagues via email, Dropbox and more.
•  Never lose your notes with automatic sync and backup via iCloud.
• Quickly find and open notebooks directly from iOS spotlight search

We hope you enjoy using Whink - let us know what you think! 

Website: www.whinkapp.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/whinkapp
Twitter: @whinkapp

## Key features

- Handwritten notes with gel ink
- Typing with rich formatting
- PDF and photo annotation
- Audio recording integration
- Shapes and post-it notes
- iCloud sync and backup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Whink Notes?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth writing experience
- 💡 Versatile note-taking features
- 📚 Useful for students and professionals
- 🎨 Vibrant and customizable color palette
- 🔒 Reliable iCloud backup

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashes
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🗂️ Lacking in organization and folder structure
- 🖌️ Insufficient pen/highlighter options
- 🔍 Difficulty in zooming and navigating pages

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing and unresponsiveness on certain devices
- Issues with iCloud sync and data loss
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Improved handwriting recognition
- More pen/highlighter color and size options
- Ability to create and organize folders/notebooks
- Smoother integration with cloud storage services
- Annotation tools for PDFs and other documents

## Recent user reviews (10 of 143)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whink-notes/id1008546049/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sharing

*2025-05-23, version 5.18*

I was happy with Whink until recently where the app is frozen and does not work. My data is in iCloud, I can see them, I followed all possible instructions and still frozen. I am so disappointed

### 3/5 — Great but needs an update

*2025-02-05, version 5.18*

Love the fact you can write and text directly onto the canvas without having to use annoying text boxes. But when is this app going to be updated?????

Edit: 2025 and still no update!

### 4/5 — Three dot issue

*2024-12-23, version 5.18*

I’m having a problem with the placement of the toolbar  there is 3 dot and I keep pressing the 3 dots by accident

### 4/5 — Cute but just one complaint

*2024-10-22*

I like how easy this app is to use and learn, and the audio recording is def helpful, but I just don’t like how there’s not more pens/pen colors. I also am not a fan of the fact that you can’t zoom in on the pages very far, but other than those things this is really an awesome app if you want something easy :)

### 3/5 — It’s not freemium

*2024-04-30, version 5.17*

Paid for this app, coz it’s good but 
Could not achieve the goal, as it doesn’t back up to cloud!

### 3/5 — Great but needs an update

*2024-03-15*

Love the fact you can write and text directly onto the canvas without having to use annoying text boxes. But when is this app going to be updated?????

### 4/5 — Sharing

*2024-01-24, version 5.17*

Hi everyone,
Using your app has helped me tutor remotely. I wish I could share some files, also be able to get maybe YouTube videos or other videos in while tutoring could be very helpful. Thank you.

### 4/5 — Whink

*2023-11-09, version 5.17*

So far not so easy to use but I’m sure it will improve 
 Such a great idea

### 4/5 — It is good.

*2023-10-23, version 5.17*

It is good.

### 5/5 — Very good and easy to use

*2023-10-20, version 5.17*

Good and easy to use. Very good value.

## Frequently asked questions about Whink Notes

### What can I do with Whink Notes?

Whink Notes allows you to take notes by handwriting, typing, or a combination of both. You can also annotate PDFs and photos, add audio recordings, insert shapes and post-it notes, and organize your content with sections and pages. It's designed for a seamless note-taking experience on your iPad and iPhone.

### How does the PDF annotation feature work?

You can import PDFs from other apps like Email, Dropbox, or Google Drive. Whink Notes lets you markup lecture slides, meeting agendas, and memos without altering the original document. You can also fill out forms, sign contracts, and sort through your documents easily.

### Is Whink Notes free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a robust set of features. However, it does include in-app purchases, which may unlock additional functionalities or content for users who wish to expand their experience.

### How are my notes synchronized and backed up?

Whink Notes utilizes iCloud for automatic synchronization and backup. This ensures that your notes are always up-to-date across all your Apple devices and that you won't lose your important information.

### What kind of organization tools are available?

You can organize your notes by grouping documents and arranging them with sections and pages. Adding tags and labels to your notes allows for quick searching. You can also insert PDF documents into notebooks and rearrange post-its to highlight important points.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.18 — 2024-12-06

Minor bug fixes and performance updates.

### 5.17 — 2023-05-16

Minor bug fixes and performance updates.

### 5.16 — 2023-04-24

Whink is now a Freemium app! 
All existing users will gain access to the premium version automatically.

### 5.15 — 2023-03-30

Minor bug fixes for iOS 16.

### 5.14 — 2023-03-11

Minor bug fixes for iOS 16.

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