# Freenotes - Notes Taking & PDF

> Note-taking apps with notepad & color notes. Take notes, to-do and markup PDF.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.note.notepad.memo.journal.freenote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.note.notepad.memo.journal.freenote)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ai.note.notepad.memo.journal.freenote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Freenotes Inc
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 2,630,765
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (26,029 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.23.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2025-09-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 429 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.note.notepad.memo.journal.freenote)
- **Website:** [https://www.freenotesapp.com/](https://www.freenotesapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.freenotesapp.com/policy/](https://www.freenotesapp.com/policy/)

## Description

**Freenotes** is a digital note-taking and study app for students, professionals, and anyone moving to a paperless workflow. Write naturally with customizable pens and brushes, organize notes in folders, and search handwritten content using OCR. Create to-do lists, color-coded notes, meeting records, digital planners, and hyperlinked study guides.

Annotate and highlight PDFs, translate selected text, add links, and study with split-screen or picture-in-picture video learning. Freenotes also includes AI tools for summarizing documents and screenshots, answering questions, clarifying concepts, and checking handwritten text. Improve exam preparation with active recall tape, study timers, exam materials, mind maps, and layered notes.

## Rankings

- #37,837 — Overall
- #107 — Productivity (Free)
- #157 — Productivity (Gross)
- #174 — Top app in Turkey
- #188 — Top app in Poland
- #16 — notebook

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `ai.note.notepad.memo.journal.freenote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.oplus.ipemanager.permission.receiver.DOUBLE_CLICK`

## Review summary

Users praise Freenotes as a free, feature-rich note-taking app with a clean design and strong tablet/stylus support. They value the broad toolset and customization, and its suitability for various note-taking needs. Recurrent concerns involve pen/tool usability, particularly the lack of a movable toolbar and improved pen controls. Some users report PDF export issues and occasional lag on certain devices, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering it among the best free note apps.

### Pros

- Free to use with a rich set of note-taking features and tools.
- Strong note-taking capabilities with extensive tools and customization.
- Excellent tablet and stylus support, optimized for tablets and pen input.
- Minimal, clean design that is easy to use and navigate.
- Versatile for various use cases (students, general note-taking) and cross-device usability.

### Cons

- Pen/tool usability needs improvement, including better pen controls and shortcuts.
- Pen toolbar cannot be moved or customized on some devices, impacting workflow.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.note.notepad.memo.journal.freenote)