CollaNote: Note, Journal & PDF

4.6
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesCollaNote is a note-taking app with Apple Pencil drawing, PDF annotation, and flashcard features, but suffers from critical data loss bugs, free version limitations, and instability after updates.

30%Marketing ≈ reality15%Stability95%Live project

Actually does

  • Note taking80% of reviews
  • Apple Pencil40% of reviews
  • 25+ ручек и кистей15% of reviews
  • PDF viewer

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • PDF editor
  • Flashcards
  • Task management
  • OCR / Document scan
  • Translation
  • Audio recorder
  • AI assistant
  • Dark mode
  • Cloud sync
  • Sync across devices
  • Data export
  • Стабилизатор почерка

Common complaints

  • Data loss and disappearing notes23% of mentions

    «All my notes and lecture notes just disappeared :)»

  • App crashes and freezes17% of mentions

    «White screen, tablet freezes. Then after a long time it crashes»

  • Strict limitations in free version (10-13 pages)20% of mentions

    «The free version only gives you 13 pages. That's the dumbest thing they could have come up with»

  • Sync and data recovery errors13% of mentions

    «Can't open one note. Getting error 1772»

  • Letter cutting and distortion in handwriting10% of mentions

    «Letters get cut off when writing regardless of writing mode»

What people praise

  • Convenient for studying

    «I use it every day for studying, very convenient!»

  • Low app size compared to alternatives

    «unlike goodnotes it weighs much less»

  • Rich functionality (when it works)

    «Very satisfied with the app»

  • Pleasant handwriting experience (when working)

    «convenient app»

  • Many colorful templates and designs

    «over 150 colorful templates»

Where to install