Freenotes®: Color Notepad Memo

4.8
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesFree note-taking app for iPad with handwriting support, AI tools for PDF and recording processing, document annotation and note organization; recently introduced a page limit system with optional subscription.

60%Marketing ≈ reality45%Stability99%Live project

Actually does

  • Note taking95% of reviews
  • PDF editor10% of reviews
  • OCR / Document scan15% of reviews
  • iPad-optimized30% of reviews
  • Freemium(bonus)40% of reviews
  • Настройка перьев и инструментов письма10% of reviews
  • Color picker

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • AI assistant
  • Apple Pencil
  • Бесконечный холст для скетчей и майнд-мап
  • Flashcards
  • Cloud sync
  • Распознавание фигур и автоматизация рисования
  • Шаблоны бумаги (сетка, Cornell, точки)
  • Active Recall Tape для скрытия и повторения

Common complaints

  • Introduction of page limits and mandatory subscription20% of mentions

    «Perfect app among all alternatives, but with the latest update the need for a subscription has appeared after all, because without it you just can't write anything»

  • App crashes and freezing20% of mentions

    «Now it's impossible to open and scroll through or read the notebook. It freezes, nothing works, buttons don't respond. Or it crashes immediately.»

  • Non-functional video-watching feature for earning pages (error)10% of mentions

    «There's a way to watch ads and get +5 pages, but it gives me an error»

  • Synchronization not working between iOS and Android devices7% of mentions

    «I downloaded it on a tablet, it's a completely different app. I logged into my account, and none of my work is there. It's like the two devices aren't connected at all.»

  • Ads appearing on app launch (especially in recent updates)7% of mentions

    «After the latest update, ads started appearing when you launch the app!!! What a nightmare»

What people praise

  • Rich functionality in the free version

    «Great app! The best I've come across, really love the interface. Most importantly it's free.»

  • Natural handwriting input experience with comfortable interface

    «This app just saves me, it's very comfortable to study with»

  • Convenient and intuitive interface

    «Convenient, functional and visually clear app.»

  • Convenient for students and lecture note-taking

    «Excellent option for writing lecture notes, a huge number of free features»

  • Improved pen customization options (in recent updates)

    «I've been thinking for a long time that I needed a pen with more extensive customization options, and now it's here!»

Where to install