# XPdfNotes PDF notetaker — PDF annotator with Xournal

> Remote Xournal app for PDF annotation, note-taking, and sketching. (iPhone/iPad app by SSA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpdfnotes-pdf-notetaker/id1131501421 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SSA](https://appshunter.io/developer/541266715)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), Mexican Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2016-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpdfnotes-pdf-notetaker/id1131501421/reviews.md

## What is XPdfNotes PDF notetaker?

XPdfNotes is an application for PDF editing and for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal using a stylus. It is the application xournal running remotely and integrated in our cloud system- As such, it inherits the xournal functionalities and tools.

XPdfNotes features are:

- "Pen" is the default drawing tool in Xournal. It comes in a variety of colors and thicknesses
- "Eraser" can either delete everything in its radius of operation, act as a white pen.mode or delete the whole length of any continuous stroke in the affected area.
- "Highlighter" acts as a semitransparent pen allowing the user to highlight areas of text or image.
- Text tool allows insertion of basic blocks of character-based text.
- Image tool allows to move or resize the newly inserted or any selected image.
- Shape recognizer can be enabled alongside with the pen to automatically detect circles, lines and polygons when they are drawn and replace them with a clean version.

Additionally, strokes and blocks of text can be selected, moved and copied using a rectangular selection tool.

This app is an access to a Xournal app that is run remotely. Note that in order to use this app you must use the following actions with your fingers:

  - Left-click: Tap once.
  - Double-click: Double-tap.
  - Mouse-drag: Tap, hold long and move your finger.
  - Scroll-wheel: Two-finger drag up/down and left/right. 
  - Zoom in/out with your fingers.   
  - Send text: Click on the button keyboard.

## Key features

- PDF editing and annotation
- Stylus-based notetaking and sketching
- Variety of drawing tools (pen, eraser, highlighter)
- Text and image insertion
- Shape recognition
- Selection and manipulation tools

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpdfnotes-pdf-notetaker/id1131501421/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Contiene publicidad

*2021-08-23, version 3.3*

La aplicación está bien como el sour al de Linux, pero tiene publicidad añadida con un banner bastante grande.

### 5/5 — Esta bien

*2019-01-16, version 3.0*

La verdad esta súper bien me encanto

## Frequently asked questions about XPdfNotes PDF notetaker

### What is XPdfNotes?

XPdfNotes is a productivity app that provides remote access to the Xournal application for PDF editing, notetaking, and sketching using a stylus on iOS devices.

### Does XPdfNotes have ads?

No, XPdfNotes does not contain advertisements. It is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices does XPdfNotes support?

XPdfNotes is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is XPdfNotes updated?

The latest version of XPdfNotes was released on October 4, 2021. While the last update was in 2021, the app is functional for its intended purpose.

### What is the age rating for XPdfNotes?

XPdfNotes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What are the basic drawing tools in XPdfNotes?

XPdfNotes includes a 'Pen' tool with adjustable colors and thicknesses, an 'Eraser' that can delete or act as a white pen, and a 'Highlighter' for marking text or images.

### Can I add text or images in XPdfNotes?

Yes, XPdfNotes features a text tool for inserting basic text blocks and an image tool to move or resize inserted images.

### What is the user rating for XPdfNotes?

XPdfNotes has a rating of 2.5 stars based on 2 user reviews, suggesting mixed user experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4 — 2021-10-04

Compliance with IOS 15

### 3.3 — 2021-03-21

Bugs fixed.

### 3.2 — 2021-02-22

IOS 14 compatibility

### 3.1 — 2020-04-27

Better PDF edition for taking notes.
iOS 13 SDK.
Xcode storyboard to provide the app’s launch screen.

### 3.0 — 2016-08-02

We have included a local editor to handle the pdf files for taking notes when the user is offline.

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