# Whink Notes — user reviews > 143 indexed App Store user reviews of Whink Notes by Rama Krishna, rated 4.19/5 from 129 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whink-notes/id1008546049/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whink-notes/id1008546049.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 76 · 4★ 24 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 9 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (19 of 143) ### 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. ### 4/5 — Decent note taking option *2023-05-26* The app has the potential to become a more compelling choice. Until then, it remains a good option for casual note-taking, but users seeking a more comprehensive and refined note-taking experience may want to explore other alternatives. ### 3/5 — Can add more features *2023-04-29* Whink is one of my favorite note-taking apps. I also appreciate that I can add images to my notes, which really helps me visualize my ideas. ### 4/5 — Highly recommend this app *2023-04-28* Whink is a very convenient and reliable app that has made my life a lot easier. I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs a great note-taking app that's also visually appealing. ### 5/5 — Love it *2023-04-28* I would definitely recommend Whink to anyone looking for a reliable and versatile digital handwriting experience. The app is intuitive and user-friendly, and the variety of features makes it easy to customize my note-taking experience. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Best app *2023-04-28* One of my favorite features is the app's pen color palette and the pen thickness size adjustments. I love being able to switch between colors, and the variety of options makes it easy to customize my notes to my liking. ### 5/5 — Awesome note taking app *2023-04-28* I really like the shape's features, it is so handy and easy to use. Whether I need to draw a diagram or simply want to add some visual interest to my notes, the app makes it simple and intuitive to create shapes of different sizes and colors. ### 5/5 — Love journaling with this app *2023-04-28* I've been using Whink to digitally handwrite my journals for a while now, and I'm really pleased with how it performs. The ability to write with a stylus or my finger feels natural and makes journaling a more comfortable and fun experience for me. ### 5/5 — Whink *2023-03-26, version 5.14* Very good ### 5/5 — Like a spiral notepad on steroids! *2022-12-14, version 5.13* It's intuitive. It organizes like I do. Gel pen writing is wonderful. I’ve carried a spiral notepad for 30+ years. No more! ### 2/5 — Overpriced *2022-07-21, version 5.13* Buy zoom notes instead. It has better functionality ### 5/5 — All the good stuff, none of the dumb stuff *2022-04-08* I’ve wanted to digitally hand write my journals for a long time, and this app not only does that really well, it does everything else as well. I can type if I want, I can insert pictures, there are multiple paper types, I can make different notebooks - it’s good stuff. Really user friendly. Haven’t had any issues. I use it for basically everything, and I love it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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 ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2020-11-03, version 5.13* This was my go to free app Then one day, all my notes were gone. After contacting support, they played clueless. Now I see Whink is back at a price. ### 1/5 — I hate it *2019-01-12, version 5.10* I on;y just got this app and I think it’s a waste of ,only quite frankly I’d like my money back I though i was getting an app where I could write notes on pages but it’s half a page and a com-lets waste of money ### 1/5 — Hard to use, confusing, poorly designed *2018-03-10, version 5.10* This app has an interface that is extremely hard to understand and use. Support provided by the developer is extremely poor. (They didn’t even answer my support request.) I’d recommend avoiding this one. ### 1/5 — So frustrating to work with. How do I get a refund? *2018-01-23, version 5.9* This is the opposite of an intuitive note taking app. Simple task such as adding text is convoluted and complicated. Everything is a challenge to do even just changing font color and adding pdf files. REFUND PLEASE. worst app ever, would put zero stars if I can. Do not buy. ### 1/5 — Terrible for school *2018-01-06* I am in grad school and want an alternative to OneNote for taking class notes. I thought this was going to be the perfect app, but I was so very wrong. First, this doesn’t let me arrange the notes in the order I want. I only have 3 options: date created, date modified, name. None of those work for me. Second, grouping notes is tedious and time consuming. With the number of slide sets I have to import for each class, it will take way too much time for me to keep them organized. I want an app that saves me time! Finally, the app will not let me take notes outside of the slide space (I cannot scroll to the right, for example, to add info). This gives me way too little space in which to take notes for a slide. I’m sorry I ever purchased this app and wish I could get my $5 back. ### 1/5 — Buggy on iOS 11 *2017-09-21, version 5.0* Export to pdf not working and plenty of frozen screens with iOS 11. ### 1/5 — Shocker *2017-08-09, version 4.1* I think it is but I couldn't make any sense of that. Maybe it'd be great if I could work it out. ### 1/5 — Apparently abandoned *2017-04-05, version 3.4* I really liked Whink, despite some flaws, and I'm sorry to see that it's been abandoned. I haven't been able to import new docs for a few months. Boo. ### 1/5 — Very basic......don't bother *2016-06-03, version 2.8* Really basic.....there are many Free and much better...can I have my money back, please ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Very good and easy to use *2023-10-20, version 5.17* Good and easy to use. Very good value. ### 5/5 — Very user friendly and affordable! *2023-08-13, version 5.17* Its a no brainer. ### 5/5 — Great app! *2023-07-07, version 5.17* I love this app-so for it's my fave notes app. Overall great work! ### 5/5 — Perfect for capturing thoughts on the go *2023-05-26* If you're looking for a reliable and user-friendly app, I'd definitely recommend giving Whink a try. It's audio functionality helps me keep my meeting notes organized and makes it easy to find specific recordings quickly. ### 5/5 — Instant access to essential features *2023-05-26* I find the interface of the long press shortcut feature to be clean and intuitive. The long press shortcut feature has significantly improved my note-taking experience. Its ability to provide instant access to essential features and actions directly from the page I'm working on is a game-changer in terms of efficiency and convenience. ### 5/5 — Vibrant and Customizable colour palette *2023-05-26* I like the wide range of color palette options available for the highlighter and pens allowing me to personalize my highlighting and writing experience. Whether I want to emphasize important points, categorize information, or simply add a touch of creativity to my notes, the color palette options cater to all my needs. ### 5/5 — Love this *2023-05-21, version 5.17* Very nice note taking app. ### 5/5 — Versatile and minimalist note taking app *2023-05-04* The sleek design of the app is also a major plus for me. The icons are gorgeous and everything feels very intuitive and easy to use. Overall, I'm really happy with my experience using Whink and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a versatile and stylish note-taking app. ### 5/5 — Love the iCloud backup *2023-04-29* I am thoroughly impressed with this app. The app's ability to safely backup my notes on iCloud is a game-changer for me. I don't have to worry about losing important notes! It's really comforting to know that my notes are always secure and accessible. ### 5/5 — Very convenient to take notes *2023-04-29* The handwriting feature is fantastic - it feels like I'm actually writing on paper. It's so convenient to take notes on the go, and I love that I can easily switch between typing and handwriting depending on what I need. --- *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.*