Best Highlighter Document Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
13 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Highlighter Pen, this is the deeper bench. 249+ highlighter document apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Highlighter Document Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Highlighter PenHighlighter PenFree2.5★ (38)NoJun 2026
2RePaper Web PDF HighlighterRePaper Web PDF Highlighter$2.993.1★ (11)NoNoAug 2026
3PDF Highlighter & MarkupPDF Highlighter & MarkupFreeYesNoAug 2026
4Black Highlighter: Redact TextBlack Highlighter: Redact TextFree4.4★ (90)NoYesAug 2026
5Highlighter - Focus on detailHighlighter - Focus on detail$0.993.8★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
6Highlighter for SafariHighlighter for Safari$2.994.1★ (14)NoNoAug 2026
7The Magic HighlighterThe Magic Highlighter$1.993.9★ (20)NoNoJul 2026
8PDF Highlighter - Annotate PDFPDF Highlighter - Annotate PDFFreeNoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Highlighter Document

RePaper Web PDF Highlighter#2

RePaper Web PDF Highlighter by AppBlit LLC

Highlight web pages and PDF
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
3.1(11 ratings)
$2.99
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Annotate web pages, PDFs, Word, and PowerPoint documents with customizable highlights and comments. Organize your content into folders and sync across devices using iCloud. Share and export your annotated files to various cloud services and other apps.

More Highlighter Document apps to explore

4
Black Highlighter: Redact Text
Black Highlighter: Redact Text
Black Highlighter: Redact Text
Censor & secure screenshots
Free

Easily hide sensitive information in photos and screenshots. The Magic Highlighter automatically detects text and covers it perfectly, ensuring no details are missed. Advanced features allow for automatic redaction of specific information and custom shortcuts for streamlined workflows.

Magic Highlighter for automatic text detectionMultiple color options for redactionImport images from Photos
📷 Photo & Video
(90)
free with in-app purchases
5
Highlighter - Focus on detail
Highlighter - Focus on detail
Highlighter - Focus on detail
Highlight content on browser
$0.99

This tool allows you to highlight text and important excerpts directly on web pages within the Safari browser. It remembers your annotations, making it easier to revisit and learn from content effectively and selectively.

Highlight text on web pagesSave annotationsWorks within Safari browser
📚 Education
(5)
paid
6
Highlighter for Safari
Highlighter for Safari
Highlighter for Safari
Annotate & take notes on pages
$2.99

Annotate webpages directly within your Safari browser. Highlight text, add notes, and permanently save your edits for future review. All data is stored locally for simplicity and privacy.

Highlight text with multiple colorsAdd notes to webpagesPermanently save annotations
🔧 Utilities
(14)
free
7
The Magic Highlighter
The Magic Highlighter
The Magic Highlighter
Your search engine assistant.
$1.99

This Safari extension automatically highlights your search terms on search result pages across popular engines. It offers a private, on-device solution to quickly find the information you need, replacing traditional find-in-page functions with enhanced capabilities.

Highlights search terms automaticallySupports popular search engines100% private, on-device processing
📊 Productivity
(20)
free
8
PDF Highlighter - Annotate PDF
PDF Highlighter - Annotate PDF
PDF Highlighter - Annotate PDF
mark important text in PDF
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
Emphasized
Emphasized
Emphasized
Highlight the good bits
$2.99

Effortlessly capture and organize important text from any webpage. Save, edit, and export your highlights as a PDF without needing an account. Boost your research and study sessions with this intuitive tool.

Highlight text on webpagesMultiple color optionsAuto-save highlights locally
📊 Productivity
(4)
paid
10
PDF Highlighter: Edit PDF
PDF Highlighter: Edit PDF
PDF Highlighter: Edit PDF
Highlight & Annotate Files
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
11
SoftExpert Document
SoftExpert Document
SoftExpert Document
View your documents
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
Auto Highlight for Safari
Auto Highlight for Safari
Auto Highlight for Safari
Add highlight to web page
$2.99

This Safari extension allows you to highlight text on any web page. You can customize the highlight color, size, and position, and save the highlighted page as an image.

Highlight any text on web pagesAutomatic highlight creationAdjustable highlight color
📷 Photo & Video
(4)
paid
13
LiquidText
LiquidText
LiquidText
Annotate & review documents
Free

This app provides a dynamic workspace for reviewing and organizing information from documents and webpages. It allows users to extract key facts, connect ideas across different sources, and annotate content for research, writing, or study.

Import documents and webpagesExtract and organize excerptsConnect ideas with ink links
📊 Productivity
(6.4K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Easy Document
Easy Document
Easy Document
by Fazilat Chanda
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
15
PDF Toolkit - Organize & Edit
PDF Toolkit - Organize & Edit
PDF Toolkit - Organize & Edit
Manage, Merge & Annotate PDFs
Free

Organize, edit, and manage your PDF documents locally on your device. Create custom categories, use color tags for important files, and combine or extract pages. Extract text from scans and images using OCR, and annotate directly on PDFs.

Custom document categoriesColor tags for important filesCombine multiple PDFs
📊 Productivity
(1)
ad-supported
16
Excerpt - The Book Highlighter
Excerpt - The Book Highlighter
Excerpt - The Book Highlighter
Scan books and compile notes
Free

Capture and organize quotes and images from physical books using your device's camera. Add notes, customize highlighter colors, and share your findings. Export your compiled excerpts into a PDF for easy reference.

Scan book pages with cameraCapture quotes and imagesAdd notes to excerpts
📊 Productivity
(36)
free with in-app purchases
17
PDF Reader, Editor & Scanner
PDF Reader, Editor & Scanner
PDF Reader, Editor & Scanner
Read,Edit PDF,Word,Excel,PPT
Free
💼 Business
(0)
18
PDF Highlighter - Read & Edit
PDF Highlighter - Read & Edit
PDF Highlighter - Read & Edit
by Jaydeep Dhameliya
Free

Easily edit and highlight text, photos, and documents directly on your phone. This app provides realistic highlighting tools and drawing functions to mark important sections of PDFs and images, allowing you to save and share your annotated files.

Edit and highlight PDF files and photosUse realistic highlighter pen toolFreehand drawing with pen, line, arrow, rectangle, and circle tools
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
19
xoFocus AI Highlighter
xoFocus AI Highlighter
xoFocus AI Highlighter
Focus on what matters.
$1.99

This AI-powered tool instantly identifies key sentences on web pages, helping you grasp core ideas quickly and read more intentionally. It's designed for readers, students, and researchers seeking enhanced focus without distractions.

AI-powered smart highlightsSmart navigation between highlightsFocus on key sentences
📊 Productivity
(7)
paid
20
Scanner PDF: Scan & Edit
Scanner PDF: Scan & Edit
Scanner PDF: Scan & Edit
Scan, Edit & Sign PDFs
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)

FAQ about Highlighter Document

What are the best highlighter document apps for iPhone?
Highlighter Pen tops our highlighter document apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.5-star average from 38 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 13 of the top highlighter document apps we rank are free to download, including Highlighter Pen and PDF Highlighter & Markup.
Highlighter Pen has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ highlighter document apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app functions as a digital highlighter, allowing you to mark up text with different colors and brush styles. It is designed with a straightforward user interface for ease of use.
The main features include the ability to choose your desired highlight color, select different brush styles for your highlights, and easily export your annotated text to any other application.