Comparison

Inkflow Visual Notebook vs Notes, Notepad & Memo

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

Head to head
About

Inkflow Visual Notebook

This app offers a fluid digital writing and sketching experience, allowing users to easily capture, resize, and reorganize ideas. It supports high-resolution zooming for detailed work and integrates text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds. Users can share their creations in various formats.

Highlights
  • Fluid digital ink for writing and sketching
  • Resize and reorganize content with touch gestures
  • High-resolution zoom for precision detail
  • Insert text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds
  • Export to PDF, JPEG, and PNG
  • Inkport for scanning real-world notes
Features
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Inkflow is a note-taking and brainstorming experience unlike any other! Capture your ideas as easily as with pen and paper, then resize and reorganize them with your fingers. DIGITAL WRITING DONE RIGHT Inkflow's ink feels like a really smooth fountain pen. Great for expressive writing or sketching. Effortlessly scale or move anything you select. This will change the way you think about ink: Jot down a list of concepts then rearrange them to fit into the bigger picture. literally move your thoughts around the page, and assemble big ideas with your fingers. This works great for brainstorming and planning. It's also perfect for prototyping layouts, sketching, and drawing. FULL RESOLUTION ZOOM Zoom and pan with two fingers. Inkflow's ink stays sharp no matter how much you zoom in, so you can add fine details at full quality. It's also lightning fast and lag free. This allows writing and drawing with incredible precision, with or without a stylus. TEXT, PHOTOS, and PAPER BACKGROUNDS TOO Insert text boxes and photos anywhere on the page and resize them seamlessly with the ink. You can also choose from a selection of different paper backgrounds. EASILY CREATE and SHARE Inkflow let's you export your books to PDF, high-resolution JPEG, and share them via Twitter, Email, or with other Apps. TRY INKFLOW FOR FREE Rather than just read about Inkflow, go ahead and try it out: We've decided to make the Basic Edition of Inkflow completely FREE. The Basic Edition is a full featured note-taking and sketching app. It comes with the Fountain Pen with black ink, photos, and a standard set of 5 popular fonts for text. Books max out at 20 pages each, but you can create as many as you like. *** NOTE: To delete ink, tap on the selection then tap delete. Tap on the book name to delete a book. If you're looking for more, there is... INKFLOW PLUS Upgrade instantly at any time to the Plus Edition to get: - Inkport - A customizable, full color palette, - Pencil, Eraser, and Paint Brush tools, - The Write-Behind Hilighter tool, - Rotate, Cut, Copy, Paste Ink, and Page Management, - Export as PNG with transparent backgrounds, - Notebooks with unlimited pages, - Custom paper backgrounds, - An additional 50+ fonts, - And more! The Plus Edition lets you do even more things such as: Painting, cartooning, page layouts, and brainstorming in full color. Learn more in the in-App Quickstart Guide. INKPORT: COPY AND PASTE FROM THE REAL WORLD Only Inkflow Plus includes the revolutionary Inkport tool. Inkport uses your iPad's camera to instantly convert your written notes and sketches into Inkflow's native vector ink. Easily pull in materials from multiple sources and go from paper to iPad without missing a beat. Inkport is going to change the way you use paper in your workflow. Universal App for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch: Upgrade once and get Inkflow Plus on all your compatible devices connected to your iTunes account! EDUCATORS: Inkflow Plus is also available as a standalone App, and qualifies for Apple's Volume Purchase Program. A PLATFORM FOR CREATIVITY We strongly believe that the iPad is not just a consumption device. It's a creativity device. Check out our whole range of creativity Apps on our website. Keep on creating!

About

Notes, Notepad & Memo

This app helps you organize your life with notes, lists, and reminders. It features intuitive swipe gestures for task management, one-tap reminders, and folder organization. Sync your notes across devices and export them in various formats.

Highlights
  • Swipe gesture for list management
  • One-tap and repeating reminders
  • Organize with folders and shortcuts
  • Dropbox sync across devices
  • Export notes to PDF, email, and text
  • Full-text search and word count
Features
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Organize your life with notes + lists + reminders. **SPECIAL** Install now for 6 free fonts & themes! ⁕ Apple - Best New App ⁕ MacLife - "Stunning. Raises the bar for all others in its class." ⁕ CNET - "I can tell that the developers put extra thought into UpWord Notes." DESCRIPTION ----------------- It's how notes on iOS should work. A unique swipe-gesture manages task lists and adds formatting in a snap. One-tap reminders ensure that you revisit a note later. Folders & favorites keep you organized, while Dropbox syncs notes between devices. Once you see how productive your everyday notes can be, you'll wonder how you lived without UpWord! FEATURES ------------- • Swipe List: efficiently create lists, cross off as done, and highlight as important, all with a swipe • One-Tap Reminders: faster than ever to save a note or task for later, includes repeating reminders • Repeating reminders* • Organize with folders & shortcuts* • Sync notes across devices with Dropbox • Optimized for iPhone AND iPad (universal) • Save to Evernote • Multi-level undo & redo • Multiple font sizes • Cloud backup, version control, and retrieve deleted notes via Dropbox sync (all free) • Opens straight to a new note to capture ideas faster (turn on in "Settings") • TextExpander support • Markdown preview mode • Full-text search (titles & note contents) • Word count • Export to pdf, email, text, or even facebook/twitter • Landscape typing • Full suite of x-url-callback actions • Night mode, for typing in the dark • Link mode makes phone #'s and website url's tappable • Sort files by chronological or alphabetical order • Archive keeps your workspace clean without permanently deleting • TaskPaper features like @done, tab swipes, and .taskpaper extensions ** For the tech-savvy who were wondering, UpWord uses UTF-8 encoded plain-text with Unix style line breaks. Our plain-text files will work with any modern text editor, so there's no format lock-in. * In-app purchases: Almost all of UpWord is available without charge (free!). The following features are unlocked via IAP: bonus themes/fonts/sounds, repeating reminders, shortcuts, syncing shortcuts & reminders, passcode lock

Screenshots

Inkflow Visual Notebook4 screens
Notes, Notepad & Memo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notes, Notepad & Memo at every 5 weeks against Inkflow Visual Notebook's every 5 months. Notes, Notepad & Memo also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Inkflow Visual Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notes, Notepad & Memo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Inkflow Visual Notebook against 4.5 for Notes, Notepad & Memo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Inkflow Visual Notebook's written reviews are positive against 83% of Notes, Notepad & Memo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, Notes, Notepad & Memo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Inkflow Visual Notebook versus Notes, Notepad & Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkflow Visual NotebookNotes, Notepad & Memo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better4.5 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews82.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K2.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.19.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQrayon, LLCCurious Creators Co.

Customer experience

Inkflow Visual Notebook

All ratings1,865 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews378 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative20.6%

Notes, Notepad & Memo

All ratings2,477 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,035 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.9%

User reviews

Inkflow Visual Notebook

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Great for brainstorming and sketching
  • 👍 Useful for note-taking and journaling
  • 👍 Versatile for various purposes (work, school, art)

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited features in free version
  • 💰 Paid upgrade is expensive for some users
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
  • 🔒 Lack of cloud sync and cross-device access
  • 🔒 Difficult to organize and manage notebooks/pages

Notes, Notepad & Memo

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for organization
  • 💡 Useful for lists and notes
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Sync and backup issues
  • ⚠️ Outdated and not updated
  • 💰 Aggressive upselling of premium features

Bugs and requests

Inkflow Visual Notebook

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and data loss
  • Unreliable auto-save and syncing
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS
  • Pen/input lag and inconsistent responsiveness

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more pen/brush options and customization
  • Implement layers and advanced drawing tools
  • Improve page management (insert, delete, reorder)
  • Integrate cloud sync and cross-device access
  • Add password protection and locking features

Notes, Notepad & Memo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notes disappearing or getting scrambled
  • Syncing problems with Dropbox and other services
  • Frequent crashes and app instability
  • Settings and preferences not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to attach photos
  • Improve offline functionality
  • Provide better customer support
  • Implement more customization options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Inkflow Visual Notebook

One-time1
  • Inkflow Plus$12.99
10 purchases

Notes, Notepad & Memo

One-time10
  • Loyalty Reward 2Free
  • Loyalty Reward 1Free
  • Loyalty Reward 3Free
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  • Loyalty Reward 7Free
  • Loyalty Reward 9Free
  • Loyalty Reward 8Free
  • Loyalty Reward 10Free
  • Loyalty Reward 4Free
  • Loyalty Reward 6Free
  • Go Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Inkflow Visual Notebook free?
Inkflow Visual Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes, Notepad & Memo free?
Notes, Notepad & Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Inkflow Visual Notebook or Notes, Notepad & Memo?
Inkflow Visual Notebook is rated higher. Inkflow Visual Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Notes, Notepad & Memo averages 4.5 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Inkflow Visual Notebook or Notes, Notepad & Memo have ads?
Neither Inkflow Visual Notebook nor Notes, Notepad & Memo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inkflow Visual Notebook or Notes, Notepad & Memo?
Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, and Notes, Notepad & Memo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Inkflow Visual Notebook was updated on October 10, 2026 and Notes, Notepad & Memo on October 15, 2026.

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