246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best writing pad hand apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 246+ 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 | 5.0★ (3) | No | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.8★ (295) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (336) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.1★ (2.2K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.7★ (1.6K) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.4★ (699) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 3.9★ (103) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | — | No | Jul 2026 |
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.
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.
Create, organize, and manage high-quality handwritten notes with ease. Supports handwriting, drawing, image insertion, and PDF annotation. Stay organized and productive for study, work, or daily ideas.
