248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Out of 248+ note taker pdf apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 2.0★ (1) | No | Yes | Nov 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | $4.99 | 4.1★ (141) | No | No | Nov 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.6★ (187) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 1.0★ (1) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.3★ (11) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 |
This application allows users to take freehand notes directly on PDF documents and record audio simultaneously. Notes are saved in native PDF and M4A formats, syncing across devices via iCloud for seamless access on mobile, desktop, and web. It offers powerful annotation tools and is available for free on iOS.
Interact with your PDF documents using AI. Ask questions, get instant answers, generate summaries, and create smart notes from any file. Supports large documents and multiple languages.
This app allows for versatile handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation on iPad and iPhone. It offers features like zoomed ink, shapes, typed text, and image insertion, with flexible organization and sharing options.
