Comparison

notototo vs CanvasNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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notototo

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You can load a pdf and annotate and markup with Apple Pencil or your finger. If you connect to the server, you can also collaborate with everyone. It can also be used for drawing that supports layers and brushes. Add text and images to photos and send them to social media! ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Function description ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ~~~~~~~~~~~~Main Screen~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Tools menu Menus for operating various tools 2. File menu Menus for operating files such as saving, loading, and creating new files 3. Page menu Menus for moving, adding, deleting and rotating pages 4. Layer area Show the currently active layer. notototo creates images by layering images on top of each other. The layer selected hereafter is defined as the "active layer". Most of the operations in the tool menu are performed on the active layer. Display layer menu by touch. 5. Submenu Submenus for various tools 6. Tab Tray Menu Area for managing loaded files on the tab tray 7. Paper area Paper for viewing and editing 8. Advertising area Area for displaying advertisements. Premium plans are hidden. -----------Tools menu----------- ・refer Ability to move, enlarge, and reduce paper ・pen draw a line on the active layer ・brush Draw a line with an image on the active layer ・fill Fill active layer with color ・image paste image ・text paste text ・eraser Delete image in active layer ・outline Add a line to the image in the active layer ・shadow cast a shadow ・ocr Read the characters in the active layer and convert them to text ・crop Crop and output images when printing, sharing, or saving ・layer Open the layer screen and operate the layer ・move move active layer ・camera Start the camera and paste the captured image ・setting Open settings screen ・label Show or hide button labels ・help Open help screen -----------File menu----------- ・redo redo work ・undo undo the work ・new create a new file ・open load the file ・save save the file ・share Share features of various apps. With this function, you can upload images to SNS, print them, and send them by mail. -----------page menu----------- ・start go to first page ・prev Go to previous page ・next Go to next page ・end Go to last page ・SelectBox Tap to move to any page ・add Added page. The page size depends on the original page size. It is also possible to add files selected from the file manager. ・delete delete page ・rotate page change page orientation -----------Layer----------- with a tapOpen the layer screen and operate the layer ・Rename layer ・Change layer opacity ・Change Layer Visibility ・Swap layers by drag and drop ・add add layer ・group add group ・copy copy layer ・join Merge layers ・delete delete layer -----------Tab tray Menu----------- ・Opened files are lined up in the tab tray. Since the maximum file size is fixed, it is necessary to save and delete when the maximum size is exceeded. ・Active file selection on tap ・Delete by tapping the × button ・Edited tabs are marked with ● ~~~~~~~~~~~~File Management Screen~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. Display menu Menus that determine the display method 2. File name area View, edit, and manipulate file names. nto files can be saved while maintaining the layer state. 3. Drive area Connected drive letter area. Double tap to connect to drive. 4. File list area The area where the file list is displayed. Double tap the folder to display the contents of the folder. In the file open mode, double tap to read the file. 5. pass area Current folder path. Tap the path to display the contents of the folder 6. File operation menu Various file operation menus manual page ↓ https://www.notototo.com/manual/notototoManual/en/index.html ~~~~~ ・Ads will be displayed If you want to hide ads, please purchase a premium plan. If you purchase a premium plan, you will be able to hide ads, connect to the box cloud, and download images from the notototo cloud. ・A premium plan is required to connect to the box cloud. ~~~~~ Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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CanvasNote

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The Ultimate Note-Taking App CanvasNote is the indispensable app for everyone who loves to write with a pen and seeks the ultimate note-taking experience. This app is specifically designed for use with a pen and offers a plethora of features to perfect your handwritten notes. It naturally supports the Apple Pencil, as well as alternatives compatible with the iPad or iPad Pro. Here is a detailed overview of everything CanvasNote has to offer: Outstanding Note-Taking Features: Integrated Templates: Choose from a selection of templates, including squared or lined paper, as well as special templates for music notes and mathematics. You can write in both portrait and landscape orientation. The innovative "Own Templates" area: Here, you can not only create individual categories but also share your templates with other users and save them directly on the iPad. A backup of the template folders can also be created to easily restore them on a new device. Effortlessly import templates via the iPad's photo gallery or as a PDF document and explore the variety of free note templates available online in image format or as PDF templates, to save on the iPad and import into CanvasNote. Create your own template collection, neatly divided into categories, to quickly find and apply them in your notes. Customizable Pens and Colors: Switch between different pen types, tools, and colors to give your notes a personal touch. Creating your own color palette is also possible. With three integrated sliders for the individual RGB channels, any conceivable color can be mixed. There are tools for circles, rectangles, and a special line pen that allows for the perfect drawing of vertical and horizontal lines. The line thickness and pressure sensitivity of each pen and tool can be individually adjusted via sliders. The eraser function is also available. Organization and Management: Dynamically Growing Folders: Create folders for different notes that dynamically expand as you add new pages. This keeps you always organized. Image and Document Integration: Add images from the iPad's photo gallery and write directly on them. Use the iPad's internal camera to capture documents and insert them into your notes. The integrated scan function allows for perfect capture of external documents via the iPad camera or photo gallery. Comprehensive PDF Integration: CanvasNote offers extensive PDF features. Import and edit PDF files with ease and export your edited documents in no time. Versatile Application Areas: Perfect for School, Work, and Personal Use: CanvasNote is excellent for use in school, at work, and for personal notes. Whether you want to create lecture notes, ideas, or drawings, this app is the right choice. Intuitive Management: Clear Folders: All your notes are stored neatly in folders within the app and can be easily viewed and organized. Requires a Digital Stylus: Please note that CanvasNote requires a stylus for input (Apple Pencil or iPad-compatible alternative) and cannot be written or drawn on with fingers. Experience the ultimate note-taking experience with CanvasNote and enhance your productivity and creativity. Get CanvasNote now and dive into the world of digital handwritten notes!

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CanvasNote at none against notototo's shown. notototo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. notototo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and CanvasNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

notototo ships an update every 9 days, CanvasNote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on May 6, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
notototo versus CanvasNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternotototoCanvasNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYASUNAGA SOFT, K.KNicolai Kummer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

notototo

Subscriptions1
  • notototoTototo$3.991 Year
1 purchases

CanvasNote

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$1.99

Questions

Is notototo free?
notototo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CanvasNote free?
CanvasNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do notototo or CanvasNote have ads?
notototo shows ads; CanvasNote does not.
Which is updated more often, notototo or CanvasNote?
notototo ships an update every 9 days, and CanvasNote every 5 days. Most recently, notototo was updated on May 6, 2026 and CanvasNote on September 13, 2026.

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