Name: Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup
Rating: 4.8 (18721 reviews)
Author: Noteful Technologies Ltd

19K Ratings
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Noteful Technologies Ltd
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Noteful is your one-stop note-taking app to experience the new paperless revolution on iPad. Perfect for annotating documents, taking class notes or even building your personal knowledge system. It is time to put aside the paper clutter, as Noteful is a versatile tool that helps you to accelerate your learning and knowledge work. Take Beautiful Handwritten Notes • Natural, fluid and precise handwriting experience • Precise handwriting on iPad with Apple Pencil native support • Custom-built ink engine InfiniteStroke that captures and converts your strokes into high-resolution vector ink • 3 brushes available: ballpoint pen, fountain pen and highlighter • Switch between pen sizes and colours • Recognise geometrical shapes Markup, Highlight, Annotate • Import PDFs, MS Office documents to a notebook • Add images, shapes and typed text to notes • Use multiple paper templates in a single notebook • Export and share handwritten annotations as PDF • Use Quick Create to create a new notebook for quick sketching Powerful Tagging • Organise quickly by tagging with #tag or even #nested/tag anywhere in notebooks • More flexible than folders; Notes can be organised by subjects, by topics or by priorities • Browse notebooks or pages by tags • Rename, delete or re-assign tags to easily re-organise your library Layers in Notebook • Add annotation on separate layers without changing original content* • Hide or show layers independently • Rearrange layers • Make it possible to composite complex layout* All Your Notes, All the Time • Sync to all your iPhone and iPad devices* • Take textbooks, slides, handwritten notes and PDF documents with you wherever you go • Notebooks synced with iCloud are encrypted via account-based keys Powerful Editing • Erase strokes with eraser • Double tap on Apple Pencil to switch to eraser tool • Move and resize annotations with lasso tool • Unlimited undo, redo • Support Split View for multitasking Audio Record Notes • Record audio while you take notes • Audio playback position synced with the notes Modern App Design • A minimalist UI that maximizes content space • Streamlined design that requires fewer taps for common functions • Different orientations are available for the main toolbar • A clean UI that lets you focus on note-taking and the content We will be adding new features so please stay tuned for future updates. — Noteful is free to use without time limit but with certain features (marked with*) only available to users who upgrade to Noteful Pro via In-app purchase. Noteful Pro is available for one-time purchase and the features will be unlocked forever. — If you have support questions or product suggestions, please contact us by support. Wishing you happy note-taking! Customer Support: [email protected] Privacy Policy: https://www.getnoteful.com/privacy

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4.8

out of 5

19K Ratings

switching to Noteful, with LAYERS 😃
10/11/2024

Blue Pine

I'm in the process of switching my notes into Noteful from Notability. I also tried Goodnotes which I disliked, and a couple of others. In this app, Noteful, finally I have LAYERS 😂😍😌!!! Also, you can have different papers for different pages in the same note. I just finished a note with three different papers, including one page with lines, and several pages with different colors. I also love the Folders. What they call "Notebooks" I call "Notes" (but can be either). I keep things organized in "Folders" and connect various things across Folders by using "Tags." Very cool. I also really have a lotta fun with the icons. I've been picking different icons for my folders, and then choosing colors for them!!! Love doing that 😍 One complaint though.......... Unfortunately there's a layer locking problem, but hopefully they will change this soon. For example, if I want to change the color of something on Layer 7, they make me stop what I'm working on, and go to all the *other* layers, and LOCK them, BEFORE I go back to Layer 7 and continue working. If I don't do that, the options for changing the color, etc., aren't available. (Even the tutorial makes you do this.) Having used Layers for years in Procreate (as well as Photoshop and Painter), I can't believe that such a weird requirement is intended. Must be a mistake. I look forward to an update that corrects this.
switching to Noteful, with LAYERS 😃
10/11/2024

Blue Pine

I'm in the process of switching my notes into Noteful from Notability. I also tried Goodnotes which I disliked, and a couple of others. In this app, Noteful, finally I have LAYERS 😂😍😌!!! Also, you can have different papers for different pages in the same note. I just finished a note with three different papers, including one page with lines, and several pages with different colors. I also love the Folders. What they call "Notebooks" I call "Notes" (but can be either). I keep things organized in "Folders" and connect various things across Folders by using "Tags." Very cool. I also really have a lotta fun with the icons. I've been picking different icons for my folders, and then choosing colors for them!!! Love doing that 😍 One complaint though.......... Unfortunately there's a layer locking problem, but hopefully they will change this soon. For example, if I want to change the color of something on Layer 7, they make me stop what I'm working on, and go to all the *other* layers, and LOCK them, BEFORE I go back to Layer 7 and continue working. If I don't do that, the options for changing the color, etc., aren't available. (Even the tutorial makes you do this.) Having used Layers for years in Procreate (as well as Photoshop and Painter), I can't believe that such a weird requirement is intended. Must be a mistake. I look forward to an update that corrects this.
Blown away
10/23/2023

MikesterAZ

I ran across Noteful by accident during recent pandemonium around GoodNotes/Notability updates that people hated. To be fair, I didn’t really hate either of those updates I didn’t really get the panic, y’all act like the sky is falling because a toolbar was improved, but still, it made me curious when I saw many really positive reactions to Noteful. I was curious enough to investigate, and I’m glad I did!! There are certain little annoyances that almost any app has and the same was true of GN/NB, both of which I went back and forth but never truly loved (actually Zinnia was in that loop for me). Incredibly, Noteful checks all the boxes and adds stuff I wouldn’t have thought of!! I actually love it beyond any of the others I used and that’s saying a lot because I love my journaling enough to pretend I love my notes app no matter how annoying it is but in retrospect overlooking minor inconveniences is not the same as loving an app and guess what? I deserve to love my notes app in addition to, not in spite of, my journals. I would almost take a star off for not being able to create links but, meh. They need to add that though, it’s a huge and as far as I can see the only glaring thing missing. Oh and actually I would like to adjust the shape outline and fill color/transparency separately. That’s all!!
Blown away
10/23/2023

MikesterAZ

I ran across Noteful by accident during recent pandemonium around GoodNotes/Notability updates that people hated. To be fair, I didn’t really hate either of those updates I didn’t really get the panic, y’all act like the sky is falling because a toolbar was improved, but still, it made me curious when I saw many really positive reactions to Noteful. I was curious enough to investigate, and I’m glad I did!! There are certain little annoyances that almost any app has and the same was true of GN/NB, both of which I went back and forth but never truly loved (actually Zinnia was in that loop for me). Incredibly, Noteful checks all the boxes and adds stuff I wouldn’t have thought of!! I actually love it beyond any of the others I used and that’s saying a lot because I love my journaling enough to pretend I love my notes app no matter how annoying it is but in retrospect overlooking minor inconveniences is not the same as loving an app and guess what? I deserve to love my notes app in addition to, not in spite of, my journals. I would almost take a star off for not being able to create links but, meh. They need to add that though, it’s a huge and as far as I can see the only glaring thing missing. Oh and actually I would like to adjust the shape outline and fill color/transparency separately. That’s all!!
Minimal, Efficient, Refined & Nearing Perfection
05/02/2023

TGuyM

I'd really like to thank the developer(s). This really is a joy to use. All of the features that I need, with no unnecessary ones, and an extensive free mode to let me fall in love with it naturally. At this point, I have tried every note taking app and this one is the best deal. The biggest reason for me has got to be the shape input. I don't think the AppStore listing sells this feature hard enough, so here's my experience. 1. Draw approximate shape, and hold at closing vertex 2. While still holding, adjust size and rotation. 3. Release pen to enter vertex edit mode, where the shape can be fine tuned. (Once you've stopped editing vertices though, the shape is locked in) No other app gets this right. Shape input is *so* natural, versatile, and consistent. The only improvement I could ask for is allowing the editing of a shape that has already been finalized. I understand that if the shape is no longer a vector object that this makes it impossible, but a nerd can dream. - A very very happy customer---Wonderful news: They have continued improving this app. The new keyboard shortcuts are quite handy, even if some of them are placed on the right-side of the keyboard. I hope they offer options for customizing these hotkeys soon.
Minimal, Efficient, Refined & Nearing Perfection
05/02/2023

TGuyM

I'd really like to thank the developer(s). This really is a joy to use. All of the features that I need, with no unnecessary ones, and an extensive free mode to let me fall in love with it naturally. At this point, I have tried every note taking app and this one is the best deal. The biggest reason for me has got to be the shape input. I don't think the AppStore listing sells this feature hard enough, so here's my experience. 1. Draw approximate shape, and hold at closing vertex 2. While still holding, adjust size and rotation. 3. Release pen to enter vertex edit mode, where the shape can be fine tuned. (Once you've stopped editing vertices though, the shape is locked in) No other app gets this right. Shape input is *so* natural, versatile, and consistent. The only improvement I could ask for is allowing the editing of a shape that has already been finalized. I understand that if the shape is no longer a vector object that this makes it impossible, but a nerd can dream. - A very very happy customer---Wonderful news: They have continued improving this app. The new keyboard shortcuts are quite handy, even if some of them are placed on the right-side of the keyboard. I hope they offer options for customizing these hotkeys soon.
I hope the developer gets everything they want in life
Jan 30

Jellybeans98

No seriously, check the title. I NEVER write reviews. But this one absolutely deserves it. I have tried many note apps and this one is by far the best one. First of all, i bought Goodnotes back in like 2020. Then it turned into a subscription so the version i own now is free in the App Store. That’s just “part of it” now i guess. But notability did the same exact thing. So i was super irritated over small things like “locking” or “Move layer to back” required a subscription. Even though i had purchased these apps. Noteful gives so many options. The only thing i miss from Goodnotes is when you can take your handwriting and copy it into text. But that was still finicky. I also came here to also give suggestions. I hope for future updates we will be able to add videos, or even GIFS. That would make studying for me a game changer. Also this might be just me, but I’m am not the biggest fan of having the color and size together as a swatch. I love the idea but it doesn’t work for me so im also hoping there will be a toggle to switch it or something. Either way, this is a fantastic app, keep doing great things. Thanks you
I hope the developer gets everything they want in life
Jan 30

Jellybeans98

No seriously, check the title. I NEVER write reviews. But this one absolutely deserves it. I have tried many note apps and this one is by far the best one. First of all, i bought Goodnotes back in like 2020. Then it turned into a subscription so the version i own now is free in the App Store. That’s just “part of it” now i guess. But notability did the same exact thing. So i was super irritated over small things like “locking” or “Move layer to back” required a subscription. Even though i had purchased these apps. Noteful gives so many options. The only thing i miss from Goodnotes is when you can take your handwriting and copy it into text. But that was still finicky. I also came here to also give suggestions. I hope for future updates we will be able to add videos, or even GIFS. That would make studying for me a game changer. Also this might be just me, but I’m am not the biggest fan of having the color and size together as a swatch. I love the idea but it doesn’t work for me so im also hoping there will be a toggle to switch it or something. Either way, this is a fantastic app, keep doing great things. Thanks you

- Fixed a few issues where list markers didn’t render correctly on Mac and iOS. - Fixed an issue where changes to a pen favourite were sometimes not saved. - Minor UI fixes.

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