245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best pdf notes taker apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 245+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 2.0★ (1) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | $4.99 | 4.0★ (140) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.8★ (24K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.4★ (25) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | $4.99 | 1.7★ (6) | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.6★ (171) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 |
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.
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.
