Freenotes: AI Заметки и PDF
★ 3.5What it actually doesHandwriting note-taking app with AI assistant integration and PDF annotation, initially positioned as free but shifted to a paid model with strict limitations for the free version.
Actually does
- ✓Note taking80% of reviews
- ✓PDF editor10% of reviews
- ✓Subscription(bonus)90% of reviews
- ✓Free tier(bonus)85% of reviews
- ✓PDF viewer
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠AI assistant
- ⚠OCR / Document scan
- ⚠Note linking
- ⚠Разделённый экран и Picture-in-Picture
- ⚠Инструменты для подготовки к экзаменам (таймеры, tape tool)
Common complaints
- ✗Transition from free to paid with strict limitations90% of mentions
«Change the name to PAYnotes. The app name doesn't match reality: why does it have 'free' in the name when they actually ask for $190 a year for a subscription»
- ✗Unable to purchase subscription from Russia and some other countries55% of mentions
«I'm from Russia. It would be great if there was a way to pay from my country. Because of the region, I can't buy a subscription»
- ✗Feature limitations in free version (notebook limit, file size restrictions)60% of mentions
«Files larger than 5MB don't open without buying a subscription. Limit on the number of notebooks you can add. I can't create a new note and import a document»
- ✗Non-functioning quota earning system through video ads5% of mentions
«"Earn 1 additional note quota for every video you watch" doesn't work for some reason. The ad doesn't start, it gives an error»
- ✗Device overheating and app crashes10% of mentions
«My device was overheating while using the app, the app would often crash. The app uninstalled itself»
What people praise
- ★Natural handwriting and ease of use
«Best app for notes. Very convenient free app. Cool app, I write notes by hand and it's simple, very convenient»
- ★Rich functionality and visual design
«Best app I found for taking notes. Amazing functionality, pleasant visuals. The most convenient app for notes, it has everything»
- ★Ideal for study and students
«This is the best app for study activities at the moment. One of the best among other similar apps»
- ★No limit on number of notes in the once-free version
«Problems with note organization disappeared (compared to Starnote, which limits the number of notebooks)»