InkNote vs UCNotes

Free, and free of the usual catches — no ads, no in-app purchases, nothing to sign up for. InkNote has no server, so your notes simply never leave your device.

UCNotes is a flexible study and note-taking workspace built for handwriting, PDFs, math, audio, and focused learning. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, annotate PDFs, organize study materials, and keep your notes, media, and math tools together in one place. Handwriting & PDF • Smooth Apple Pencil writing and erasing • PDF annotation and navigation • Facing Pages and flexible reading layouts • Split Tabs for working with multiple documents • Pen Actions including Scratch to Erase and Loop + Hook to Select Audio & Ink • Record lectures while you write • Replay handwriting in sync with audio • Tap linked ink to return to the moment it was written • Scrub through recordings while following your notes • Continue listening while studying and navigating documents Math & Markdown • Read math-rich Markdown documents with offline mathematical rendering • Built-in geometry and construction tools • Measurements, vectors, calculations, and advanced geometry workflows • Geometry Script and Solver tools available with UCNotes Pro Study Media • Import and play audio and video • Picture in Picture support • Media queues, playback speed controls, and study-friendly playback tools Organize Your Work • Collections and folders • Multiple open tabs • Recent work and quick access • Local Wi-Fi transfer for supported documents • Import PDFs and Markdown files into your study library Free & Pro UCNotes includes a generous set of handwriting, PDF, geometry, media, and study tools for free. UCNotes Pro unlocks advanced capabilities including Geometry Script, derived geometry, advanced calculations, Solver features, and expanded document capacity. UCNotes Pro is available as an auto-renewing annual subscription. Subscription pricing and applicable introductory or promotional offers are shown before purchase. Whether you are taking class notes, working through mathematics, reviewing a lecture, or studying from a PDF, UCNotes is designed to keep the entire workflow close at hand. Privacy-focused by design: core note-taking and document workflows work locally on your device.