CanvasNote vs Noteorius Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Noteorius Notes
This app digitizes handwritten notes and drawings from a smart notebook, allowing for easy organization, editing, and cloud syncing. It transforms your physical notes into searchable digital files, making them accessible and shareable.
- Digitize handwritten notes and drawings
- Cloud backup and syncing
- Organize and search notes
- Edit and enhance content
- Share notes as images or PDFs
- Tagging for quick organization
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Noteorius™ is a reusable smart notebook that blends creativity with productivity. It delivers a fluid, freeform, and paperless note-taking experience. The FREE, all-in-one Noteorius™ app turns handwritten notes or drawings into digital files – backing content up to your favorite cloud platform. Saving, organizing, and sharing work has never been easier. STAY CONNECTED & SEAMLESSLY CAPTURE WORK The Noteorius™ app is built to work hand-in-hand with your notebook—seamlessly, intuitively, effortlessly. Whether using your Smart Pen or the scan feature to capture pages with your phone’s camera, your notes flow directly into the app. From there, you can organize, search, and sync with OneNote, Evernote, Dropbox, and Google Drive—no friction, no distractions. Just your thoughts, wherever you need them. EDIT & ENHANCE The Noteorius™ app includes tools to draw, highlight, and enhance work materials. SHARE The Noteorius™ app archives work as images or PDFs for easy and fast sharing to e-mail, messages and more. ARCHIVE, ORGANIZE, & SEARCH The Noteorius™ app allows work to be tagged – making organization and search move swiftly. FEEDBACK OR HELP? E-mail us anytime at support@noteorius.com for questions, comments, and support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Noteorius Notes at none against CanvasNote's 1. Noteorius Notes also leads on device support (3 vs 1). CanvasNote's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. CanvasNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Noteorius Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
CanvasNote ships an update every 5 days, Noteorius Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CanvasNote | Noteorius Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolai Kummer | Kent Displays, Inc. |
In-app purchases
CanvasNote
- Unlock Full Version$1.99
Noteorius Notes
No in-app purchases
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