# Noteshelf - Notes, Annotations

> Note taking, handwriting, record audio, PDF annotation, planner & journal

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fluidtouch.noteshelf2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fluidtouch.noteshelf2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fluidtouch.noteshelf2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fluid Touch
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 354,322
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (16,823 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-20
- **First published:** 2018-12-18
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 172 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fluidtouch.noteshelf2)
- **Website:** [https://www.noteshelf.net/noteshelf-android.html](https://www.noteshelf.net/noteshelf-android.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.noteshelf.net/privacy.html](http://www.noteshelf.net/privacy.html)

## Description

**Noteshelf** is a versatile note-taking Chrome extension designed for students, teachers, and professionals. It offers natural handwriting with realistic pens and highlighters, PDF and image annotation, and audio recording capabilities. Users can import PDFs to highlight or markup, fill forms, and sign documents efficiently.

The extension supports handwriting recognition in 65 languages, allowing seamless conversion of handwritten notes to typed text. With over 200 customizable templates, including planners, lesson plans, and journals, organizing daily tasks becomes easy and enjoyable.

Introducing Noteshelf AI, an intelligent assistant that interprets handwriting to create notes, summaries, translations, and explanations. Users can personalize notes with various paper styles, colors, and formatting options. Synchronization with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Evernote ensures notes are safe and accessible across devices. Noteshelf embraces an eye-friendly dark mode and offers continuous updates to enhance the note-taking experience.

## Rankings

- #119,591 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ASSISTED_GPS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_GPS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.fluidtouch.noteshelf2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Overall, Noteshelf is praised for a paper-free note-taking experience, easy usability, and solid PDF annotation. Multiple reviews highlight its strengths in replacing physical notebooks and supporting custom backgrounds. However, users repeatedly report issues with syncing, pricing changes, pen/handwriting problems on some devices, and bugs or slow updates. The app is loved by many, but ongoing maintenance and pricing remain points of contention.

### Pros

- Replaces paper and reduces the need for physical notes
- Smooth and easy to use
- Strong note-taking with PDF annotations and the ability to write on PDFs
- Custom page backgrounds for different papers and workflows (import/write on PDFs)

### Cons

- Sync issues and slow/unreliable synchronization
- Pricing/subscription model concerns (paying again)
- Pen input problems (handwriting glitches/lag on certain devices)
- Bugs, glitches, and an outdated feel (apparent lack of frequent updates)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fluidtouch.noteshelf2)