BindNotes vs UCNotes

Your notes. Linked. Notes shouldn't be limited by the size of a page. But linear pages and infinite canvas aren't the answer — you just get lost. BindNotes takes a different approach: go infinitely deep, not infinitely long. Lasso any handwriting with Apple Pencil, link it to another page, and tap to jump. Pages give you focus. Links give you depth. Your notes become a connected network of ideas — not a stack of dead-end pages. BindNotes is a notebook app built for Apple Pencil. Write, sketch, and draw like any notebook — then connect your pages. Headers & Outline Assign header levels (H1–H5) to any page. Headers build a navigable outline for your notebook — tap to see the full structure, drill into sections, jump to any page. Color-coded by level so you can see hierarchy at a glance. Links let you follow a thought. Headers let you see the shape of your notebook. Together, they turn a stack of pages into a system. Page Overview See every page connection in your notebook as a visual graph. Arrows show which pages link where. Spot structure, find orphaned pages, navigate by tapping. PDF Annotation (Pro) Import any PDF into a notebook. Annotate with pen, highlighter, and lasso. The highlighter lifts actual pixels from the PDF — highlighted content becomes a visual element you can work with. Add headers to organize the PDF. Create links between pages. Turn a static document into something navigable. PDF Export (Pro) Export your notebook as a PDF. Links become clickable cross-references. An outline page is auto-generated. Your handwritten notebook exports like a professional document. Sync with iCloud Drive Notebooks sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud Drive. No account. No server. You control where your data lives. Free — No Limits on Note-Taking Everything you need to write, draw, and link is free: • Unlimited notebooks and pages • All drawing tools — pen, highlighter, eraser, lasso • Page-to-page linking • Headers and outline navigation • Page overview (link graph) • iCloud Drive sync • 5 page templates (blank, ruled, graph, dots) BindNotes Pro — One-Time Purchase Unlock tools for serious workflows. No subscription. Buy once, own forever. • PDF import and annotation • PDF export with clickable links and bookmarks • Tags for notebook organization • Dark page templates • Full link and header color palettes Your notes stay on your device. We collect no data. No analytics. No tracking. No server. Your notebooks are stored locally or in your iCloud Drive — nowhere else. See our privacy policy at bindnotes.com/privacy.

UCNotes brings handwriting, PDF annotation, editable Markdown, math tools, and sheet music into one flexible workspace for iPad and iPhone. Write, study, organize, and keep working without constantly switching apps. HANDWRITE WITH MORE ROOM • Write on notes and PDFs using Apple Pencil or touch. • Personalize pens, colors, favorites, and paper templates. • Open multiple tabs, use Facing Pages and Split Tabs, and keep reference material within reach. • Add unlimited free Sidecars when you need more space for calculations, explanations, or sketches. READ AND WORK WITH PDFS • Import, read, mark up, and export PDFs. • Use Reading Rotation to adjust the viewing angle from −15° to +15°, remember angles for individual pages, and tap the left or right side to turn pages. Your original PDF stays unchanged. • Rotate selected PDF pages and add customizable headers, footers, and page numbers. • With UCNotes Pro, split PDFs by page ranges and save the results to Files or your UCNotes Library. EDIT MARKDOWN AND EXPLORE MATH • Create and edit .md files, including content copied from other apps. • Switch between visual, source, preview, and split editing views. • Read LaTeX equations, tables, and code blocks with offline math rendering. • Save Markdown directly as a PDF in your Library. • Explore geometry construction, measurements, and mathematical diagrams. Advanced scripting and selected solver tools are available with Pro. STUDY WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO • Record lectures while taking notes and revisit audio-linked handwriting. • Play imported audio and video, with convenient playback controls and Picture in Picture where supported. READ SHEET MUSIC YOUR WAY • Choose Standard Reading, Rotation Reading, or Music Performance from one fullscreen control. • Use dual-zone score reading, Head Page Turn on compatible devices, supported English voice commands, or a compatible Bluetooth keyboard-style page turner. • Teacher / Bluetooth Remote mode keeps the score in view without active voice listening or head tracking. KEEP YOUR LIBRARY ORGANIZED • Organize notes, PDFs, and Markdown into Collections and subcollections. • Find favorites, recently opened documents, and recently deleted items. • Back up PDFs and editable notes to a folder you choose in iCloud Drive, and restore through Files. FREE AND PRO • Free includes up to 10 active Library documents in total, including notes you create and documents you import. Add more pages to your existing notes and use unlimited Sidecars. • UCNotes Pro unlocks unlimited Library documents, PDF Split, Adaptive Pen, Batch Rename, batch Images to PDF, and other advanced tools. • Annual subscription pricing and any eligible introductory trial are shown before purchase. Existing documents remain accessible if you reach the Free limit. Whether you're learning, teaching, solving problems, or practicing music, UCNotes helps keep your work together.