Notes+ : Notes for Pencil
★ 4.6What it actually doesDigital note-taking app with stylus support, templates and AI tools, designed for study and work on iPad/iPhone. Mostly free with some features requiring a subscription.
Actually does
- ✓Note taking90% of reviews
- ✓Data import10% of reviews
- ✓Data export(bonus)10% of reviews
- ✓Free tier40% of reviews
- ✓Subscription15% of reviews
- ✓iPad-optimized30% of reviews
- ✓Apple Pencil20% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠AI assistant
- ⚠Flashcards
- ⚠Sync across devices
- ⚠Password manager
- ⚠Voice notes
- ⚠Calculator
- ⚠Timer / alarm
Common complaints
- ✗Data loss after app update15% of mentions
«I was writing lecture notes in your app for 2 years, now I open it and all folders are deleted»
- ✗Heavy battery drain on new devices5% of mentions
«On iPad M4 it drains the battery by one percent per minute»
- ✗No sync between devices or with cloud20% of mentions
«I want to add it on my phone... is there cloud sync with iCloud?»
- ✗Paid features that were previously free10% of mentions
«Cards used to be free, now they cost 400 per month»
- ✗No option to delete sheets5% of mentions
«I keep notes, but when I need to delete sheets – there's no such function»
What people praise
- ★Free app with powerful features
«I don't understand why this app has so few reviews, for a student it's simply ideal because it's free, no hidden purchases»
- ★Perfect for studying and note-taking
«Very convenient app for work and studying... all my notes are only in it»
- ★Excellent stylus and Apple Pencil support
«I have an Apple Pencil and it works perfectly with it»
- ★Convenient template system and note organization
«What I especially love about this app is the ability to organize your notes... tons of different free templates for all cases and needs»
- ★Intuitive interface and easy to learn
«Very simple and intuitive controls... a welcome guide, easy to figure out the app»