Best Handwritten Notes Apps

4.8(295 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app offers advanced tools for managing and editing handwritten notes and documents. It supports cloud integration, vector graphics, and includes features for intelligent selection, reflowing text, and creating links. It's ideal for note-taking, brainstorming, and sketching.

Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF by Goodnotes Limited

Note taking, Planner & Journal

Strong Contender

4.7😊(455K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

#85in Productivity

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Capture ideas, enhance productivity, and unlock insights with advanced AI features. This app offers tools for professionals, students, and creatives, including infinite whiteboards, AI-powered transcription and summarization, and customizable digital notebooks.

What We Love

🚀 Excellent note-taking experience
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🚀 Smooth writing with Apple Pencil
📁 Powerful organization with folders and notebooks
🖼️ Ability to annotate PDFs and documents
🌈 Customizable paper styles and covers

Room to Improve

🐛 Glitches and crashes
🔍 Syncing and iCloud issues
🔍 Lack of flexibility with text input
🔍 Limited eraser and highlighting options
🔍 Subpar performance on Mac app

PocketJot - Handwritten Notes by iStArtApp

Your freehand notepad

Worth Considering

Handwritten Notes | Handy note

4.4(50 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Transform your iPhone or iPad into a portable notebook for quick, fun note-taking. Draw with your finger or Apple Pencil, organize notes into sections, and set reminders. Share and sync notes across devices via iCloud.

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Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos

Simple Notebook & Writing Pad

Create to-do lists with checkboxesUnlimited text notesHandwritten notes with Apple Pencil

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

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The app built for handwriting

Saber: Handwritten Notes

Intuitive handwriting interfaceDark mode inversion for eye comfortAdvanced multi-line equation highlighting

Capture and organize your thoughts with a digital handwriting app designed for intuitive use. Features include dark mode inversion for eye comfort, advanced highlighter capabilities, and robust folder organization. Secure your notes with a dual-password system and enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices.

Handwritten notes & sketching

Pressure-sensitive pen/pencil/highlighter10 realistic paper typesFull color spectrum

Capture your thoughts with a pressure-sensitive pen, highlighter, or pencil. Choose from 10 realistic paper types and a full color spectrum. Export your notes as PDFs or Word documents, with a safety net for recently deleted pages.

💼 Business

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Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes

Journal, Notebook & Study

Live Paper dynamic stationeryOver 400 stationery typesImport and annotate PDFs

Create custom digital notebooks with a vast library of stationery or import your own PDFs for annotation. Write naturally with a stylus and organize your notes with dynamic features like live planners and searchable handwriting.

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Simple Handwritten Note

Drawing Memo

Handwritten note-takingDrawing and sketchingMemo pad functionality

This app allows users to jot down notes and sketches using a black pen. It functions as a simple memo pad or notebook for quickly capturing ideas or communicating through writing. The core features include writing, erasing, and saving.

Take note of almost anything

Add attachments (PDFs, images, links)Scan paper documentsCreate checklists

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and important information with a versatile note-taking app. Attach various file types, scan documents, create checklists, and even sketch directly within your notes. Organize with folders, tags, and smart searches, and collaborate with others on shared notes.

This app allows for quick and smooth handwritten note-taking with simple tools. You can choose from four colors, adjust line thickness, and easily erase or clear your notes. Save your creations as images.

Smooth multi-finger writingFour color optionsAdjustable line thickness

Notes Writer: PDF, Voice, AI

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paid

Notepad, Word, Pencil & Scan

Write and format notesAnnotate PDFs and fill formsOrganize with unlimited notebooks

This app is a comprehensive note-taking and PDF editing solution for mobile devices. It allows users to write, format, and organize notes, annotate PDFs, fill forms, and scan documents. The app offers advanced editing tools, powerful search, and seamless sharing and export options.

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Handwritten Idea Notes

Jot down ideas quickly !

Quickly jot down ideasCreate new pages easilyOrganize notes in folders

$6.99 | 100% OFF

Quickly capture your thoughts with this handwriting-focused note-taking app. Easily create new pages and organize your notes, with support for Apple Pencil. Export your collected images to cloud services for easy access.

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Sketch, drawing, whiteboard

Handwritten Quick Notes

$0.99

$2.99 | 67% OFF

Capture your thoughts naturally with digital convenience. This app allows you to create handwritten notes or convert typed text into realistic handwriting, perfect for studying, working, or planning.

Natural handwriting experienceConvert typed text to handwritingMultiple handwriting styles

Pentip: Notes, Sketch & PDF

paid

Pro Notes, Sketch & PDF Markup

NoteSam: Handwritten Notes

Private handwriting notebook

Handwritten Notes Widget, Draw

Drawing, Paint, Sketch, Doodle

iOS 14 home screen widgetsFree drawing and sketching toolsApple Pencil compatibility

Create and display handwritten notes, drawings, and sketches directly on your iOS home screen. This app offers a suite of free drawing tools, including customizable pens, an eraser, and undo/redo functionality. Save unlimited notes, organize them into folders, and share your creations easily.

🎨 Graphics & Design

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4 pages, 4 colors, line weight

Share Handwritten Notes

Handwritten memo creationMultiple page supportFour color options

Easily create and share handwritten notes with multiple pages and color options. Customize line thickness for your writing style and save your creations to files.

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Notes: Color Notepad, Notebook

Notes for Daily Tasks

Quick note creationColor-coded notesNotebook organization

A fast and simple note-taking application for jotting down ideas, managing daily tasks, and organizing information. It allows for quick note creation, color-coding, and easy searching to keep important details accessible. Customize your notes with formatting options and share them in various formats.

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Flowstate: Handwritten Notes

Handwriting that files itself