Best Stylus Notes Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the stylus notes category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 243+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Stylus Notes Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Stylus Labs WriteStylus Labs WriteFree4.8★ (304)NoYesOct 2026
2Notes: Aesthetic NotesNotes: Aesthetic NotesFree—NoYesOct 2026
3Notes: Color Notepad, NotebookNotes: Color Notepad, NotebookFree4.7★ (6)NoYesNov 2026
4Microsoft OneNoteMicrosoft OneNoteFree4.7★ (1.1M)NoYesNov 2026
5Draw Pad Pro - Sketch NotesDraw Pad Pro - Sketch NotesFree4.0★ (159)NoYesSep 2026
6New Note Notebook - Draw MemoNew Note Notebook - Draw MemoFree2.4★ (8)YesYesNov 2026
7CollaNote: Notes & PDF MarkupCollaNote: Notes & PDF MarkupFree4.7★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
8Stylus Labs Write ProStylus Labs Write Pro$8.994.5★ (41)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Stylus Notes

Stylus Labs Write#1

Stylus Labs Write by Matthew White

Handwritten notes
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(304 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers advanced tools for managing and editing handwritten notes and documents. It supports cloud integration, vector graphics, and includes features for intelligent selection, reflowing text, and creating links. It's ideal for note-taking, brainstorming, and sketching.

What We Love

  • ✍️ Freeform note-taking and movement
  • 🎨 Nice color and pen style options
  • 💡 Efficient and uncluttered feature set
  • 💾 Notes as SVG files for long-term access
  • ↔️ Automatic page extension (right/bottom)
  • ✅ Essential features are present
  • 🧑‍🏫 Good for studying and organization
  • 🖊️ Natural writing experience with stylus
  • 🖼️ Image insertion and writing over them
  • ✨ Clean interface
  • 💯 Works well for class notes
  • ➕ Great tools that others lack
  • 💻 Cross-platform availability (Windows, Linux, Android, iOS)
  • 🔖 Line-level bookmarking with zoom
  • 🚀 Game-changer bookmarking for table of contents
  • 👯 Split screen functionality
  • ☁️ Syncs with Nextcloud
  • 💖 Loved by users, used on all OS

Room to Improve

  • 🖱️ UI is a bit clunky
  • 💅 Look and feel not as polished as competitors
  • ❌ PDF export is necessary but not possible
  • 🐛 Randomly loses data/writing
  • 🐛 Inconsistent data loss makes app unreliable
  • 🤔 Premium option details unclear
Notes: Color Notepad, Notebook#3

Notes: Color Notepad, Notebook by EXTRA MART LLC

Notes for Daily Tasks
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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A fast and simple note-taking application for jotting down ideas, managing daily tasks, and organizing information. It allows for quick note creation, color-coding, and easy searching to keep important details accessible. Customize your notes with formatting options and share them in various formats.

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FAQ about Stylus Notes

What are the best stylus notes apps for iPhone?
Stylus Labs Write tops our stylus notes apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 304 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top stylus notes apps we rank are free to download, including Stylus Labs Write and Notes: Aesthetic Notes.
Stylus Labs Write has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 243+ stylus notes apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.