Best Scribble Notes Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the scribble notes category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Scribble Notes Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Notability: AI Notes & PDFNotability: AI Notes & PDFFree4.8★ (459K)NoYesNov 2026
2Flow: Note Taking & SketchbookFlow: Note Taking & SketchbookFree4.1★ (7.3K)NoYesNov 2026
3ScribblePad: Notes & PDFScribblePad: Notes & PDFFree5.0★ (3)NoNoOct 2026
4NotesNotesFree4.8★ (669K)NoNoNov 2026
5Tayasui Memopad - Notes & DrawTayasui Memopad - Notes & DrawFree4.4★ (912)YesYesNov 2026
6CollaNote: Notes & PDF MarkupCollaNote: Notes & PDF MarkupFree4.7★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
7Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDFGoodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDFFree4.7★ (470K)NoYesNov 2026
8Notes: Aesthetic NotesNotes: Aesthetic NotesFree4.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Scribble Notes

Notability: AI Notes & PDF#1

Notability: AI Notes & PDF by Ginger Labs

Handwriting, PDF & audio
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(459K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#93in Productivity
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Capture, organize, and enhance your ideas with handwritten notes, document annotation, and audio recording. This app streamlines learning and work by making your notes searchable, shareable, and interactive.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for note-taking
  • 👍 Smooth handwriting experience
  • 📝 Excellent organization and file management
  • 🎙️ Useful audio recording feature
  • 🔍 Handwriting recognition and search
  • 🌈 Customizable colors and themes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud
  • 🔍 Limited search and organization options
  • 🖍️ Frustrating highlighter behavior
  • 🔒 Concerns about subscription model
  • 🔧 Buggy after recent updates
Flow: Note Taking & Sketchbook#2

Flow: Note Taking & Sketchbook by Bonobo

Sketch, Notebook & Whiteboard
Strong Contender
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.1😊(7.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create beautiful notes and drawings with realistic ink and paper. Offers infinite canvas, customizable tools, and secure cloud syncing. Collaborate with others and organize your work with elegant notebooks.

What We Love

  • 💻 Excellent drawing tools and interface
  • 🎨 Customizable pens and colors
  • 📝 Great for note-taking and sketching
  • 🌟 Beautiful and intuitive design
  • 🔍 Helpful developer support

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription model not preferred by some users
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
  • 🔄 Occasional performance issues and crashes
  • 📁 Lacking file management and organization features
  • 🔍 Unclear trial period and subscription details
ScribblePad: Notes & PDF#3

ScribblePad: Notes & PDF by Sagar Seth

Handwriting notes & PDF markup
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
5.0(3 ratings)
Free
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A private, free note-taking and PDF annotation app for Apple devices. It offers natural handwriting, organization tools, and optional cloud backup to your own storage. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no accounts or tracking.

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FAQ about Scribble Notes

What are the best scribble notes apps for iPhone?
Notability: AI Notes & PDF tops our scribble notes apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 459K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top scribble notes apps we rank are free to download, including Notability: AI Notes & PDF and Flow: Note Taking & Sketchbook.
Notability: AI Notes & PDF has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ scribble notes apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.