Noteshelf 3: Digital Notes

★ 4.4
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Jun 14, 2026
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Oct 15, 2026

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What it actually doesAn app for creating handwritten and typed notes with templates, handwriting recognition, PDF annotation, and cloud sync, with limitations in the basic version and no Russian localization.

55%Marketing ≈ reality62%Stability83%Live project

Actually does

  • ✓Note taking95% of reviews
  • ✓Rich-text editor30% of reviews
  • ✓PDF editor10% of reviews
  • ✓Data export5% of reviews
  • ✓Handwriting Recognition20% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • ⚠OCR / Document scan
  • ⚠AI assistant
  • ⚠Voice notes
  • ⚠Photo editor
  • ⚠Автоматическое преобразование штрихов в фигуры
  • ⚠Cloud sync
  • ⚠Backup / restore
  • ⚠Password manager

Common complaints

  • ✗No Russian localization of the interface25% of mentions

    «It really lacks a translation of the interface into Russian!»

  • ✗Synchronization issues between iOS and Android15% of mentions

    «If you created a notebook on Android, you won't be able to import it into the app on iOS»

  • ✗Loss of notes, errors when opening notebooks12% of mentions

    «When it's time to submit homework, it turns out the note has vanished without a trace»

  • ✗Many features locked behind paywall20% of mentions

    «Everything is paid»

  • ✗Insufficient brushes/tools and link customization options8% of mentions

    «very few brushes»

What people praise

  • ★Excellent handwriting quality with no lag

    «This app has the best writing quality. It feels like you're writing on paper: no lag in writing at all»

  • ★Intuitive interface and ease of use

    «For me, it turned out to be the best note-taking app among all the ones I've had to use»

  • ★200+ templates and full toolbar customization

    «you have the best personalized toolbars»

  • ★Beautiful fountain pen with automatic handwriting beautification

    «thanks to this pen, regardless of stylus pressure, the handwriting comes out beautiful, calligraphic»

  • ★Convenient sync between iPhone and iPad

    «it supports syncing with iPhone and iPad»

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