Best Note Taking Drawing Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to note taking drawing or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 240+ 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 (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AINotes: Note Taking & PDFAINotes: Note Taking & PDFFree4.8★ (6)NoNoOct 2026
2Simple Note-takingSimple Note-takingFree—YesYesOct 2026
3Note Taking Writing AppNote Taking Writing App$4.992.8★ (22)NoNoSep 2026
4Notestudio: note taking, pdfNotestudio: note taking, pdfFree5.0★ (20)NoYesOct 2026
5Element NoteElement NoteFree4.6★ (2.6K)NoYesOct 2026
6Drawing Sketching DoodlingDrawing Sketching DoodlingFree2.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
7NoteKit: Notes & Drawing AppNoteKit: Notes & Drawing AppFree5.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
8Note Taking QuickNote Taking QuickFree—YesYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Note Taking Drawing

AINotes: Note Taking & PDF#1

AINotes: Note Taking & PDF by PRODSOFT PTE LTD

Handwriting & Infinite Canvas
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8(6 ratings)
Free
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This app offers a natural handwriting experience on an infinite canvas for note-taking and document annotation. Organize study, work, and creative projects with features like multiple layers, split-screen editing, and PDF annotation. It supports various file formats and offers iCloud sync for seamless device transfer.

Note Taking Writing App#3

Note Taking Writing App by Irina Tiukalova

Notepad journal planner
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
2.8(22 ratings)
$4.99
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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.

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FAQ about Note Taking Drawing

What are the best note taking drawing apps for iPhone?
AINotes: Note Taking & PDF tops our note taking drawing apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top note taking drawing apps we rank are free to download, including AINotes: Note Taking & PDF and Simple Note-taking.
AINotes: Note Taking & PDF has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 240+ note taking drawing apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.