Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs

Name: Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs
Rating: 4.117073 (70110 reviews)
Author: Steadfast Innovation, LLC

By: Steadfast Innovation, LLC

Take handwritten notes for class, work, or fun! Easily markup PDFs and share…

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Features & Capabilities

Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is a versatile note-taking app trusted by over 12 million users for more than 12 years. It allows you to write naturally on Android tablets, phones, and Chromebooks just like on paper. Key features include low latency ink for responsive writing, PDF annotation and form filling, rich tools like highlighters and shape drawing, and seamless organization with folders.

With Squid, your notes stay private on your device without requiring an account, while offering easy backup and export options. The app supports presentations by casting your notes to TVs or projectors and helps you replace paper notebooks to save money and reduce waste. Squid Premium unlocks additional paper backgrounds, PDF markup tools, and bulk export functionalities. Recognized as a top productivity app, Squid seamlessly blends creativity and productivity for personal and educational use.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Steadfast Innovation, LLC

Downloads:

12,210,533 33.63K

Rating:

4.12

(70,110) 26 new ratings

Version:

4.5.1-GP Last updated: 2026-02-01

Version code:

4005001

Creation date:

2012-03-28

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk

Size:

31.90MB

Email:

su*****@squidnotes.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 11,550 ▼ 5

Other rankings

#22 in blätter keyword 12 ▼ 1

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Steadfast Innovation, LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.steadfastinnovation.android.projectpapyrus

Email:

su*****@squidnotes.com

Website:

https://squidnotes.com

User Reviews

Squid is praised for its simple, distraction-free interface and strong core features for taking notes and sketching, plus useful PDF export and an ad-free experience. Many users also find the free version adequate and enjoy long-term reliability. However, criticism centers on pricing and subscription models, with premium features and PDF editor often deemed expensive or paywalled. Users also complain about limited pen/tools, lack of customization (templates/shapes), and handwriting-to-text issues. Some desire cloud-backup options and UI/theme customization, such as a dark mode. Overall, a solid note-taking app hampered by paid-feature limitations and tool variety.

Pros

Easy-to-use, distraction-free interface.
Strong note-taking and drawing capabilities.
PDF export support with ad-free experience.
Long-term reliability and maturity (used for years).
Free version adequate for many users.

Cons

Subscription pricing and paid premium features (perceived overpriced).
Limited pen options/tools (few brushes; want more).
Lack of customization (no templates, few shapes).
Handwriting-to-text conversion not available or unreliable.
UI customization options such as dark mode are limited.

Recent reviews

good 👍🏻

An*****, 2026-06-29

good app

Ch*****, 2026-06-29

typed text is a premium feature, the free version is essentially useless without a touch screen. if your device has a default notes app, it is almost certainly more capable than this