# Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup

> Highlight. Write. Learn.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1587904334](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1587904334)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1587904334`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Noteful Technologies Ltd
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (23,516 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.41
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2021-10-18
- **Size:** 158 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/noteful-notes-pdf-markup/id1587904334)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.getnoteful.com/privacy](https://www.getnoteful.com/privacy)

## Description

Noteful is a one-stop note-taking app for the iPad designed for a paperless learning workflow. It supports natural handwriting with Apple Pencil, PDFs and document markup, images, and a flexible organization system built on tags and layers. The app uses a high-fidelity vector ink engine for crisp handwriting and offers templates to streamline note-taking across different contexts.

Key features include multi-layer annotations, quick notebook creation, audio notes, and seamless syncing via iCloud. Noteful Pro unlocks advanced capabilities through a one-time in-app purchase. This page highlights Noteful’s handwriting fidelity, document markup, robust organization, and cross-device synchronization to help students and knowledge workers stay organized and productive.

## Rankings

- #10,406 — Overall
- #8 — highlighter
- #17 — note
- #40 — notebook

## Review summary

Noteful is praised for its lifetime license, robust handwriting and PDF tools, and a light, straightforward interface. Repeated issues focus on input reliability (palm rejection and occasional ink glitches), PDF import/layout quirks, and some cloud-sync/saving friction. Overall, it's a strong, affordable alternative to subscription-note apps, especially for students and iPad users.

### Pros

- One-time lifetime license / affordable pricing
- Powerful handwriting and note-taking features (Apple Pencil support, layers, drawing)
- Excellent PDF markup and annotation capabilities
- Lightweight, simple UI with strong file organization

### Cons

- Input instability issues: palm rejection causing stray marks and occasional writing glitches
- PDF handling/layout inconsistencies when importing PDFs (tables/graphics) and occasional erase/update bugs
- Cloud/saving and cross-device sync limitations (iCloud/Google Drive issues) - not consistently seamless across devices

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1587904334)