Best Note Taking Drawing Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to note taking drawing or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 236+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Note Taking Drawing Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Note Taking Writing AppNote Taking Writing AppFree2.8★ (22)NoNoMay 2026
2Simple Note-takingSimple Note-takingFreeYesYesAug 2026
3Grafika - note and sketchGrafika - note and sketchFree2.5★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
4OrigNotesOrigNotesFree4.7★ (285)NoNoAug 2026
5Drawing Sketching DoodlingDrawing Sketching DoodlingFree2.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
6Plus Note Taking Memo NotepadPlus Note Taking Memo NotepadFree1.0★ (1)YesYesJul 2026
7Notes: Note taking & writingNotes: Note taking & writingFreeNoYesAug 2026
8Notestudio: note taking, pdfNotestudio: note taking, pdfFree4.9★ (19)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Note Taking Drawing

Note Taking Writing App#1

Note Taking Writing App by Irina Tiukalova

Notepad journal planner
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
2.8(22 ratings)
Free
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Capture your thoughts, ideas, and important information with a versatile note-taking application. Easily record text, audio, photos, and sketches. Organize your notes with tags and find them quickly with a powerful search function.

Grafika - note and sketch#3

Grafika - note and sketch by Nikolay Denislamov

Your electronic notebook
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
2.5(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create unlimited handwritten notes and detailed sketches with a variety of tools. This digital notebook allows for canvas layers, changeable backgrounds, and image imports, making it a versatile replacement for traditional notebooks.

More Note Taking Drawing apps to explore

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OrigNotes
OrigNotes
OrigNotes
Easy to take notes
Free

Create, organize, and manage high-quality handwritten notes with ease. Supports handwriting, drawing, image insertion, and PDF annotation. Stay organized and productive for study, work, or daily ideas.

Handwritten notes and drawingImage insertion and PDF annotationOrganize and search documents
📊 Productivity
(285)
free
5
Drawing Sketching Doodling
Drawing Sketching Doodling
Drawing Sketching Doodling
by Dario Bersiga
Free

Create and share drawings, sketches, and notes on your device. Use it for brainstorming, explaining concepts, or playing drawing games. Save your creations for later retrieval.

Draw, sketch, and doodleSave and share creationsMind mapping tool
📊 Productivity
(2)
free
6
Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad
Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad
Plus Note Taking Memo Notepad
handwritten notes, draw on pic
Free

Create beautiful handwritten notes and memos with a simple gallery interface. Utilize drawing tools and zoom functionality for detailed work. Enjoy a relaxing digital experience on your iPhone and iPad.

Handwritten notes and memosDrawing on picturesSimple gallery interface
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
7
Notes: Note taking & writing
Notes: Note taking & writing
Notes: Note taking & writing
Good quick notes & planner
Free

Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and sketch designs with a versatile digital notebook. Customize your notes with various paper templates, stickers, fonts, and colors. Effortlessly organize and share your work as PDFs.

Customizable paper covers and templatesMultimedia tools: pencil, text, photosVector-based digital pencil for drawing
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
8
Notestudio: note taking, pdf
Notestudio: note taking, pdf
Notestudio: note taking, pdf
For Study & Work. Pen & Pencil
Free

Capture, organize, and create notes with a blend of analog feel and digital power. Annotate PDFs, add media, and export in various formats. Offers advanced drawing tools and a customizable interface for focused work.

Multi-page note creationPDF markup and annotationFlexible note sizes and paper styles
📊 Productivity
(19)
free with in-app purchases
9
Note Taking Quick
Note Taking Quick
Note Taking Quick
Notebook, Endless Paper, PDF
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
10
NoteApp, Mindmap, PDF: InkNode
NoteApp, Mindmap, PDF: InkNode
NoteApp, Mindmap, PDF: InkNode
Note-taking & Handwriting App
Free

This app combines handwriting, structured templates, and PDF editing for note-taking and collaboration. It offers AI assistance for summaries and quizzes, with local and cloud-based features. Ideal for students and teams who prefer a pen-first approach.

Handwriting and sketchingStructured templatesPDF import and editing
📊 Productivity
(7)
freemium
11
Drawing - Learn To Draw Lesson
Drawing - Learn To Draw Lesson
Drawing - Learn To Draw Lesson
Step by step drawing lessons
Free
🎨 Graphics & Design
(0)
12
My Note Taking - Perfect notepad that helps you take note and journaling
My Note Taking - Perfect notepad that helps you take note and journaling
My Note Taking - Perfect notepad that helps you take note and journaling
by Atthaporn Chanprakon
Free

This application offers a clean and intuitive interface for taking notes and journaling. It features quick search functionality to help you find entries faster and allows for customization of font size and style for an optimal writing experience.

Clean and beautiful interfaceEasy-to-understand functionsQuick search for notes
📊 Productivity
(6)
free
13
Note
Note
Note
by Orgajja Co Ltd
Free

A straightforward and effective application for capturing your thoughts and ideas. It offers a clean interface for jotting down notes quickly and efficiently.

Simple interfacePowerful note-takingQuick idea capture
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
14
Handwritten note
Handwritten note
Handwritten note
- simple notepad -
Free

This app allows users to quickly jot down notes by hand with a smooth writing experience. It offers basic drawing tools like adjustable line thickness and color selection, with options to save or clear your notes.

Handwritten note-takingMulti-finger writingAdjustable line thickness
📊 Productivity
(1)
ad-supported
15
Everyday Notepad
Everyday Notepad
Everyday Notepad
Handwritten notes & sketching
Free

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.

Pressure-sensitive pen/pencil/highlighter10 realistic paper typesFull color spectrum
💼 Business
(3)
free
16
Blankbook - Paper Note
Blankbook - Paper Note
Blankbook - Paper Note
Note-taking on infinite canvas
Free

Experience a natural handwriting feel on an infinite canvas. Organize notes with a visual bookshelf and access tools quickly. Offers various paper types and intuitive controls for seamless creativity.

Infinite scrolling canvas7 static paper types (dark/light variants)Pen, pencil, marker, lasso, ruler, erasers
📊 Productivity
(129)
free with in-app purchases
17
New Note Notebook - Draw Memo
New Note Notebook - Draw Memo
New Note Notebook - Draw Memo
Notes on Photo, Write Notepad
Free

Create visually appealing notes and memos with a variety of professionally designed coloring paper styles. Easily edit and organize your entries with intuitive gallery and gesture controls. Enjoy a relaxing digital note-taking experience on your iPhone and iPad.

Gallery interfaceCustom coloring paper stylesPinch and stretch zoom
📊 Productivity
(7)
free with in-app purchases
18
Simple Drawing Pad
Simple Drawing Pad
Simple Drawing Pad
Simple Freely Drawing
Free

Easily create drawings, take notes, or doodle with a variety of colors and pen thicknesses. Supports multi-touch for collaborative drawing and allows you to save your creations.

Draw picturesTake handwritten notesDoodle
🎨 Graphics & Design
(35)
ad-supported
19
NoteTaker, Note taking app
NoteTaker, Note taking app
NoteTaker, Note taking app
Voice dictation & notes writer
Free

Transform your devices into digital notebooks for natural handwriting, drawing, and annotation. Import PDFs and images, and export your work for a paperless workflow. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Natural handwriting experienceApple Pencil and finger supportiCloud Sync for notes
📊 Productivity
(12)
free with in-app purchases
20
Take notes or doodle – Draw and write onthe screen
Take notes or doodle – Draw and write onthe screen
Take notes or doodle – Draw and write onthe screen
by Maria Gascon
Free

This app allows young children to create scribbles, drawings, and notes on their device. They can trace images, choose from various backgrounds and colors, and save their creations to continue later. It's designed for fun and creative expression for preschoolers and elementary students.

Create scribbles and drawingsWrite notes and trace imagesSave and continue creations
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free

FAQ about Note Taking Drawing

What are the best note taking drawing apps for iPhone?
Note Taking Writing App tops our note taking drawing apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.8-star average from 22 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top note taking drawing apps we rank are free to download, including Note Taking Writing App and Simple Note-taking.
Note Taking Writing App has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 236+ note taking drawing apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can record various types of information including text, audio notes, photos, and even sketches. This allows for a comprehensive way to capture ideas, meeting minutes, lecture notes, or personal thoughts.
The app allows you to group your notes into notebooks using tags, making it easy to categorize and manage your information. This helps in keeping related notes together and finding them efficiently later.