Apps Like Write notes on the screen for iPhone and iPad
Record and stickies anywhere
And create sketches or doodles with customizable colors and typography. Use pencil, pen, or brush tools. Choose from textured, staff, grid, or blank backgrounds. Share through any phone program. Vote for improvements.
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Notes
Apple Inc.
Save , add checklists, sync across devices
Take with text, audio, and attachments like PDFs, photos, and web links. Scan documents and include handwritten sketches. Organize with checklists and sync across devices using iCloud.
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft Corporation
Capture notes, plan tasks, track ideas
Capture thoughts, notes, and ideas with a digital notepad. Organize plans, create sketches, and save memos. Sync notes via OneDrive for access across devices. Track errands and manage tasks efficiently.
Notability: AI Notes & Planner
Ginger Labs, Inc.
Take , record audio, and organize ideas
Take handwritten or typed with digital ink and text tools. Annotate PDFs, textbooks, slides, and images. Record audio and combine with sketches, diagrams, and highlights. Search and organize content for easy retrieval.
Freeform
Apple Inc.
Sketch, design, and sync across devices
Create digital boards to organize ideas, projects, and research. Add photos, videos, audio files, documents, PDFs, web links, and stickies. Sync boards across devices using iCloud.
Pages: Create Documents
Apple Inc.
Create documents, add media, design
Draw and annotate using Apple Pencil or finger. Add images, videos, audio, tables, charts, and shapes. Create documents from templates or start blank. Edit text, format , and export files. Sync with Apple devices.
Concepts
TopHatch, Inc.
Sketch, organize, and design ideas
Create vector-based sketches and designs on an infinite canvas. Sketch plans, make notes, and draw storyboards. Organize ideas with mindmaps and doodles. Iterate and experiment with designs. Export and share work.
Notebook – Notes, Notepad
Zoho Corporation
Write, sketch, record, and sync
Write with text, images, sketches, and audio. Add files like PDFs and spreadsheets. Create checklists and to-dos. Sync across devices and cloud. Capture moments and record audio directly.
FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation
Visual Blasters, LLC
Animate movies with frame-by-frame tools
Animated movies using frame-by-frame . Import and edit vector graphics. Access tutorials for learning techniques. Export animations in various formats. Collaborate with others through community features. Adjust timing and add sound effects.
Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup
Noteful Technologies Ltd
Organize and annotate documents
Take handwritten with natural handwriting and Apple Pencil support. Annotate documents, take class , and organize personal knowledge. Sync across devices and share directly.
SketchBook -drawing & painting
ISMITECH COMPANY LIMITED
Draw and paint any image
Draw and paint images using customizable color pencils, pastels, and brushes. Choose colors freely and adjust settings for precise control. Save artwork to camera roll and share via Facebook or Twitter.
Pen & Paper - Digital journal
Martin Diz
Sketch notes and export to PDF
Take notes with hand-drawn sketches, text, and diagrams. Use Apple Pencil for writing and drawing. Navigate pages with gestures and undo actions. Export notes to PDF. No ads or data collection.
INSTFIT - Post Without Croppin
Barry Wyckoff
Edit photos with HSL tools and create
Edit photos with HSL adjustments for precise color control. Resize images to fit various frame ratios or remove frames. Add blur effects to backgrounds. Create collages from multiple photos. Apply filters, crop, and adjust brightness and contrast.
Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos
1381802 Ontario Inc.
Track tasks and organize your to-do lists
Write and organize ideas with interactive checkboxes for task tracking. Create and reorder to-do lists with drag-and-drop functionality. Check off completed tasks and manage shopping lists, daily chores, and project tasks.
Procreate
Savage Interactive Pty Ltd
Create sketches, paintings, and animations
Create expressive sketches, rich paintings, and detailed illustrations. Use 100+ handmade brushes and advanced layer systems. Animate with Valkyrie graphics engine. Export artwork in multiple formats. Adjust brush settings for precise control.
MyScript Notes: AI Handwriting
MyScript
Write, draw, and annotate documents effortlessly
Create notes and documents by hand with AI-powered recognition. Draw, sketch, and annotate PDFs on an expandable canvas. Convert to text and create diagrams with intuitive gestures. Organize content with layers and embed images.
Microsoft Whiteboard
Microsoft Corporation
Sketch, annotate, and share ideas
Create and share visual notes with freeform drawing, typing, and handwriting. Add sticky notes, notes grid, and diagrams. Collaborate in real-time with teams. Export boards and integrate with 365.
Super Simple Draw
Bao Lei
Sketch anywhere, anytime
Create drawings with Apple Pencil support. Use grid or lined backgrounds. over existing images. Save square images. Add widgets to showcase drawings on the home screen. Enable multitasking and multi-window features on iPadOS.
Penbook: Paper Planner & Notes
User Camp Inc.
Write notes, sketch ideas, and organize plans
Create digital notes and sketches using Apple on Live Paper. Choose from over four hundred stationery types to design custom notebooks. Track time with a calendar planner, manage daily tasks with a day planner, and log nutrition in a food diary.
Sticky Notes: Free Note Taking
Epiphany Labs
Organize tasks and set reminders
Organize tasks and reminders with . Add text, handwriting, drawings, photos, or audio recordings. Set built-in alarms. Attach files and share . Sync across devices. View progress with task lists and calendars.
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