Comparison

MetaMoJi Note vs Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader

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

Head to head
About

MetaMoJi Note

This app serves as a versatile note-taking and digital sketchbook, allowing users to capture ideas through writing, drawing, and voice memos. It also functions as a PDF annotation tool and digital scrapbook, supporting various pen styles and document import options.

Highlights
  • Advanced handwriting recognition
  • PDF and Office document annotation
  • High-resolution sketchbook with diverse pens
  • Voice memo recording and tagging
  • Cloud sync and storage
  • Password protection for notes
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MetaMoJi Note is a note and sketchbook app, PDF annotation tool, voice memo and digital scrapbook for your life. Capture your ideas anytime with quick voice recordings, advanced handwriting recognition and handwriting to text conversion(*), or annotate Office and PDF documents. (*) Requires purchase of mazec Handwriting Input Method for this functionality. Use the app as a high resolution sketchbook with a vast color wheel palette, pastel colors and advanced calligraphy pens. MetaMoJi Note is a virtual whiteboard for sketching, annotation, scrapbooking or digital mashup of notes and voice. MetaMoJi Note is the only note-taking app available across all major mobile platforms. Winner of multiple awards: Tabby Award for Best Personal Productivity App - Silver Stevie® Award for International Business - Finalist for Appy Award for Productivity - #1 Productivity App in Japan Key Features NEW – Gold Service is a premium add-on that allows you to make advanced use of the MetaMoJi Cloud and the app itself. It includes: - The Shared Drive capability allows co-editing of documents - Auto sync intervals to ensure your notes are always backed up - Additional storage for the MetaMoJi Cloud - Unlimited access to optional inks, premium items, papers and note styles - Customizing the navigation bar • Write, sketch or draw notes with a variety of pens, paper layouts and graphics, including calligraphy pens and inks • Grab your great ideas quickly with voice memos which you can tag to your visual content – convenient audio editing features allow you to index voice cues to any document or part of a document – even drawings, annotated graphics or PDF documents. • Scale your document up to a whiteboard or down to a sticky note while still maintaining 100% visual integrity • Import images, graphics and Microsoft Office files via Google Drive • Import a PDF file, mark it up as needed, and save it as another PDF file • Share creations by email or upload to Twitter, Facebook or Tumblr • Easy file storing and sharing via Google Drive, Evernote and Dropbox • Sync all folders to the MetaMoJi Cloud, a cloud service that allows you to save and manage your documents (up to 2GB for free) • Save drawings as individual JPEG graphics in the items library for later use • Interactively browse the web from within the app and mark up sites • MetaMoJi Note Lite is free to download and use. This version, MetaMoJi Note is a paid app, has the great features above, along with the following advanced capabilities: • Password protect your notes to ensure your information is kept safe • Advanced pen styles including highlighters, fountain pens and brushes • Enhanced Jump functions allow for you to assign visual points to easily navigate around complex compositions while you are presenting • Shapes tool provides editable shapes • Smart cropping tool vastly extends photo editing Here are some ways to use MetaMoJi Note for your personal and business life: • Generate quick notes and to-do lists, add voice memos and tag for easy retrieval later • Capture and markup website pages • Sketch drawings for illustrating lesson plans • Mark up and sign contracts and critical business documents in PDF form • Use as an interactive whiteboard to brainstorm and present during team meetings • PDF and photo annotation • Review/edit documents and share feedback through email • Draw a mind map or flowchart of ideas and assign audio files Learn more: More about MetaMoJi Note: http://noteanytime.com/en/quick_guide.html Support: http://noteanytime.com/en/support.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/noteanytime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoteAnytime

About

Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader

This app is a comprehensive note-taking and PDF reader designed for Apple devices. It allows users to edit PDFs, annotate documents, create bullet journals, and record audio, all while offering intuitive gesture controls and seamless integration with cloud services.

Highlights
  • Edit PDF pages
  • Annotate documents with gestures
  • Record and playback audio
  • Create bullet journals
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Masking pen for precise annotations
Features
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Flexcil: The world’s ultimate iOS note-taking app Loved by Apple Editors - Editor's Choice, App of the Day, Note-taking on the next level, College Life, Apple Pencil Enhanced, New Apps We Love, Noteworthy Apps & Game, Productivity Boost for teachers Whether you’re taking notes, bullet journaling, reading documents, or editing pages from textbooks ー use Flexcil! It’s the #1 note-taking tool for any Apple device. Simply highlight by pen gestures and capture images and text on the study-note by pen gestures! Save time transcribing summaries by gestures on study-note with your Apple pencil. ALL IN ONE NOTE TAKING • Edit PDF pages • Annotate almost anything • Endless pen colors, sizes, and fonts • Seamlessly highlight and underline text with GESTURE • Summarize and organize your thoughts, texts and notes • Instantly open any PDF for reading and studying • Zoom to read small text • Organize and manage your books AND notes EASY AND INTUITIVE • Drag and paste text flawlessly • Add text and annotate with ease • Smooth Image selection • Reading and pen gesture mode - FLEXCIL EXCLUSIVE • Search the dictionary for any definitions you need • Improved the tiring, old-fashioned way of writing which results in wrist/palm pain BULLET JOURNAL & TAKE BETTER NOTES • Easily create bullet journal pages • Hundreds of colors and pen stroke sizes • Colorful covers & templates • Endless creativity ー perfect for artists, hobbyists, or anyone that wants to make studying more fun • Proven to boost productivity & happiness RECORD & PLAYBACK AUDIO • Record everything you hear whenever you take class notes or writing meeting notes • Replay audio recording and review what you wrote during the class or in the meeting • Tab on your note and hear what was said at the moment MULTITASK • Use Flexcil while other apps are open - take notes during lectures! • Edit 2 PDFs at once • Advanced viewing: full screen view, vertical scroll, 4-page view, and so much more COMPATIBLE WITH: • Zoom • Google Classroom • Google Drive • Dropbox • Box • iCloud • Notes • Digital textbooks • ebooks • PDFs and more! APPLE PENCIL • Simulate real-life note-taking by using your Apple Pencil - easy to use for all ages • Guaranteed ZERO touch malfunctions • Support Apple pencil 2nd generation & double tap Plus, enjoy these NEW FEATURES! • Cloud sync: Access your notes from anywhere, and seamlessly sync across devices. • Masking pen: Enhance your annotations with precision using the masking pen. Take your note-taking to the next level with Flexcil. Download the most comprehensive, easy to use, and innovative study tool on the App Store today! * Support: https://support.flexcil.com * Website: https://www.flexcil.com * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/flexcil * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flexcil * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjro4WpiFnxqKxAXQmASNwg [Access Permission Guide] • Storage (Photos and Videos): Used for adding images to documents in Flexcil, accessing PDF files, purchasing and downloading store content. • Music and Audio: Used for voice recording features, purchasing and downloading store content. • Microphone: Used for voice recording. • Camera: Used for taking pictures when adding photos. • Notifications: Used to display important notification content.

Screenshots

MetaMoJi Note4 screens
Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader at Free against MetaMoJi Note's $7.99. Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). MetaMoJi Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 59%). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader is free to download; MetaMoJi Note costs $7.99 up front. MetaMoJi Note sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader has 403 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of MetaMoJi Note's written reviews are positive against 59% of Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetaMoJi Note ships an update every 2 months, Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MetaMoJi Note versus Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaMoJi NoteFlexcil Note & Good PDF Reader
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (31 ratings)4.4 (403 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.2% of reviews — better59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings31403 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMetaMoJi CorporationFlexcil Inc.

Customer experience

MetaMoJi Note

All ratings31 ratings
Positive61.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative35.5%
Written reviews687 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative15.0%

Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader

All ratings403 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews768 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative28.9%

Bugs and requests

MetaMoJi Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Sudden data loss and file deletion
  • Inability to restore purchases
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent behavior of undo/redo functions
  • Annotations not exporting correctly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add iCloud sync and backup
  • Improve handwriting search and recognition
  • Bring back reading mode and one-page scrolling
  • Add more pen and brush options
  • Allow customizing notebook paper styles
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  • Implement auto-save and version control

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MetaMoJi Note

One-time2
  • MetaMoJi Gold Service (1 month)$4.99
  • MetaMoJi Gold Service (12 months)$29.99
13 purchases

Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader

One-time13
  • Upgrade product for old usersFree
  • Premium$8.99
  • Flexcil Standard$9.99
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  • 2021-2022 Color Planner$11.99
  • Flexcil NEW Design Planner 22$11.99
  • Premium & Toolbar Skin Pack$12.99
  • Hello Kitty Planner 2022$13.99
  • My Melody & Kuromi Planner 22$13.99
  • Standard & 21-22 Planner Pack$14.99
  • Standard & Design Planner Pack$14.99
  • Standard & 2023 Planner Pack$14.99
  • 2026 Ultimate Planner(Dated) : Pro$15.49
  • Nelna 6-in-1 Planner Bundle$19.99

Questions

Is MetaMoJi Note free?
MetaMoJi Note costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader free?
Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MetaMoJi Note or Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader?
Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader is rated higher. MetaMoJi Note averages 3.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader averages 4.4 from 403 ratings.
Do MetaMoJi Note or Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader have ads?
Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader shows ads; MetaMoJi Note does not.
Which is updated more often, MetaMoJi Note or Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader?
MetaMoJi Note ships an update every 2 months, and Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader weekly. Most recently, MetaMoJi Note was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader on September 27, 2026.

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