Best Stylus Notes Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the stylus notes category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 242+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Stylus Notes Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Stylus Labs WriteStylus Labs WriteFree4.8★ (236)NoYesAug 2026
2Microsoft OneNoteMicrosoft OneNoteFree4.7★ (1.1M)NoYesAug 2026
3Notes: Note taking & writingNotes: Note taking & writingFreeNoYesAug 2026
4Draw Pad Pro - Sketch NotesDraw Pad Pro - Sketch NotesFree was $4.994.0★ (159)NoYesJun 2026
5CollaNote: Notes & PDF MarkupCollaNote: Notes & PDF MarkupFree4.7★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
6Stylus Labs Write ProStylus Labs Write Pro$8.994.5★ (40)NoNoAug 2026
7New Note Notebook - Draw MemoNew Note Notebook - Draw MemoFree2.0★ (7)YesYesJul 2026
8Feenote - Notes and listsFeenote - Notes and listsFree4.8★ (2K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Stylus Notes

Stylus Labs Write#1

Stylus Labs Write by Matthew White

Handwritten notes
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8(236 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.

Microsoft OneNote#2

Microsoft OneNote by Microsoft Corporation

Capture Notes, Ideas and Memos
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(1.1M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#58in Productivity
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Capture thoughts, ideas, and plans in a digital notepad. Organize, search, and secure your notes, memos, and sketches. Sync across devices for access anywhere, anytime. Collaborate with others on shared notepads.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple, works well
  • 👍 Great for planning
  • 👍 Powerful note-taking app
  • 👍 Invaluable tool for note taking

Room to Improve

  • 🔨 Could be better
  • 🔨 Formatting issues on mobile app
  • 🔨 Buggy widget, no dark app icon
Notes: Note taking & writing#3

Notes: Note taking & writing by Lutech-DN

Good quick notes & planner
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Stylus Notes apps to explore

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Draw Pad Pro - Sketch Notes
Draw Pad Pro - Sketch Notes
Draw Pad Pro - Sketch Notes
Amazing Notepads & Sketchbooks
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides a digital space for capturing thoughts, ideas, and sketches. It offers extensive customization and productivity tools, with sharing capabilities, designed for seamless use across all your devices.

Note takingSketchingIdea management
📊 Productivity
(159)
free with in-app purchases
5
CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup
CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup
CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup
25+ Pens to Take Better Notes
Free

This app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with advanced tools for digital planning, PDF markup, and flashcard creation. It features a wide array of pens, handwriting stabilization, and AI-powered assistance for enhanced productivity and creativity. Organize, secure, and share your notes seamlessly across devices.

25+ pens and brushesPDF, PPT, DOC markupFlashcard creation
📊 Productivity
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Stylus Labs Write Pro
Stylus Labs Write Pro
Stylus Labs Write Pro
Handwritten notes
$8.99

This app offers advanced tools for editing and navigating handwritten documents, combining note-taking and vector drawing capabilities. It supports flexible file organization, cloud services, and a non-proprietary SVG format for easy sharing.

Intelligent handwriting selection and editing toolsReflow handwritten text with insert space toolCreate handwritten links and bookmarks
📊 Productivity
(40)
paid
7
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
8
Feenote - Notes and lists
Feenote - Notes and lists
Feenote - Notes and lists
Note-taking & handwriting
Free

Capture ideas, inspiration, and creativity with a simple yet powerful note-taking application. Supports handwriting with styluses or fingers, image insertion, and sharing options. Protect your notes with a passcode.

Handwriting with Apple Pencil or stylusCustomizable pen color, thickness, and styleAdd images to notes
📊 Productivity
(2K)
freemium
9
Sync Sticky Notes
Sync Sticky Notes
Sync Sticky Notes
Desktop Notes with Cloud Sync
Free

Create and customize floating sticky notes on your desktop that sync seamlessly with your phone. Organize notes with rich text formatting and checklists, and manage them all from a dedicated window. Enjoy bidirectional syncing with your native notes app for easy access across devices.

Floating desktop sticky notesCloud sync via native notes appRich text editing and checklists
📊 Productivity
(4)
free with in-app purchases
10
Notes: Color Notepad, Notebook
Notes: Color Notepad, Notebook
Notes: Color Notepad, Notebook
by EXTRA MART LLC
Free

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.

Quick note creationColor-coded notesNotebook organization
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
11
Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook
Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook
Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook
Tasks, memo & lists organizer
Free

Capture ideas, organize notes, and manage tasks across all your devices. This app helps you tame distractions and accomplish more by bringing your to-dos, schedule, and important information together in one searchable place.

Capture ideas as searchable notesCreate to-do lists with remindersOrganize with notebooks and tags
📊 Productivity
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Bible Tiles: Draw & Type Notes
Bible Tiles: Draw & Type Notes
Bible Tiles: Draw & Type Notes
Bible: Read, Draw, Type
Free

This app reimagines digital Bible study by offering natural note-taking with drawing, highlighting, and typing tools. It provides an immersive reading experience with customizable layouts, multiple translations, and offline access, all synced across Apple devices.

Natural handwriting and drawing notesLasso tool for intuitive editingTyped notes and Apple Pencil Scribble
🔍 Reference
(49)
free
13
CalenDraw: Calendar Notes
CalenDraw: Calendar Notes
CalenDraw: Calendar Notes
Best Daily Planner & Task List
Free

This app combines handwritten notes, drawings, and calendars in a single digital workspace. It allows for direct annotation on your calendar with a stylus, event management, and integration with other popular calendar and reminder services. Organize your thoughts and schedule visually.

Handwritten notes and drawings on calendarColor-coded schedulingDrag and drop event rescheduling
📊 Productivity
(3.1K)
subscription
14
Saber: Handwritten Notes
Saber: Handwritten Notes
Saber: Handwritten Notes
The app built for handwriting
Free

Capture and organize your thoughts with a digital handwriting app designed for intuitive use. Features include dark mode inversion for eye comfort, advanced highlighter capabilities, and robust folder organization. Secure your notes with a dual-password system and enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices.

Intuitive handwriting interfaceDark mode inversion for eye comfortAdvanced multi-line equation highlighting
📊 Productivity
(21)
free
15
Note Widget - Love Drawing
Note Widget - Love Drawing
Note Widget - Love Drawing
Love Drawing Picture & Video
Free

Share photos, videos, drawings, and messages with friends directly on your home screen using customizable widgets. Communicate without opening the app and create a unique way to stay connected with loved ones.

Share photos and videos via widgetsSend text messages to friends' home screensCreate custom drawings for partners
🎬 Entertainment
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
16
StarNote: Handwritten Notes
StarNote: Handwritten Notes
StarNote: Handwritten Notes
Digital Notebook & PDF Markup
Free

This app offers a realistic pen-on-paper handwriting experience on tablets with an infinite canvas for notes and sketches. It includes advanced layering, PDF annotation, and a robust organizer for efficient digital note-taking and planning.

Realistic low-latency handwritingInfinite canvas for unlimited spaceLayered design for complex projects
📊 Productivity
(66)
paid
17
Locked Notes°
Locked Notes°
Locked Notes°
by Adam Cziko
Free

Securely store your private thoughts and ideas with this app. It offers robust organization and advanced editing tools, all protected by biometric authentication for ultimate privacy. Your notes are automatically hidden and locked when the app is in the background.

Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)Organize notes in foldersSearch notes and folders
🔧 Utilities
(365)
free
18
Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies
Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies
Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies
Memo papers plus color drawing
Free

Organize your thoughts and tasks with a versatile note-taking app. Create unlimited notes, customize their appearance with colors and fonts, and access them across devices. Enhance productivity with widgets, rich text formatting, and drawing capabilities.

Unlimited notes and to-do listsCross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)Home screen and notification center widgets
📊 Productivity
(96)
freemium
19
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Note taking, Planner & Journal
Free

Capture ideas, enhance productivity, and unlock insights with advanced AI features. This app offers tools for professionals, students, and creatives, including infinite whiteboards, AI-powered transcription and summarization, and customizable digital notebooks.

AI-powered transcription and summarizationInfinite whiteboard canvasDigital notebooks with customizable templates
📊 Productivity
(441K)
free with in-app purchases
20
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
(1)
free

FAQ about Stylus Notes

What are the best stylus notes apps for iPhone?
Stylus Labs Write tops our stylus notes apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 236 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 Microsoft OneNote.
Stylus Labs Write has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 242+ stylus notes apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Stylus Labs Write is a powerful application designed for managing and editing handwritten notes and documents. It provides a unique set of tools for intelligent selection, text reflowing, and creating interactive elements like links and bookmarks within your handwriting. It also includes standard drawing and note-taking features.
Key features include intelligent tools for selecting, erasing, and moving handwriting, a tool to reflow text by inserting space, the ability to create handwritten links to bookmarks and websites, and the option to save clippings for easy pasting. It also offers unlimited undo/redo and a split view for working on multiple documents or parts of a document simultaneously.