# ZoomNotes

> Notetake, Sketch, PDF, Present

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id462234530](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id462234530)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id462234530`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Deliverance Software Ltd
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (914 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.1.25
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-03
- **First published:** 2011-09-12
- **Size:** 149 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoomnotes/id462234530)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.zoom-notes.com/?page\_id=647](http://www.zoom-notes.com/?page_id=647)

## Description

ZoomNotes is a visual note-taking app with a huge zoom range and a flexible whiteboard. Create handwritten notes and sketches on virtual paper, build sub-pages, and link documents or annotate PDFs and Office files.

Sync across devices with iCloud on iPad, iPhone, and Mac, and enjoy Apple Pencil support plus a rich toolkit: multiple pen types, handwriting recognition, layers, split-screen, bookmarks, and easy sharing of notes as PDFs, images, or ZoomNotes files.

## Rankings

- #57,861 — Overall
- #30 — zoom
- #55 — present

## Review summary

ZoomNotes is a powerhouse note-taking and digital planning app, offering layers, links, tables, infinite canvases, and a wide toolkit that can replace several other apps. Users applaud its value, frequent updates, and responsive developer support. It shines for complex workflows across iPad and Mac, with calendar/reminder integrations. The downsides cited most are a steep learning curve, occasional crashes and data-loss issues, and UX quirks or a less intuitive interface. Despite these, many users stay long-term for the depth, customization, and the ability to tailor the app to their workflows.

### Pros

- Extremely feature-rich and highly customizable with layers, diagrams, links, and tables.
- Great value with no ongoing subscription and ongoing updates.
- Excellent developer support and quick responses from Ed (and active community resources).
- Powerful cross-device planning features and calendar/reminder integrations across iPad and Mac.
- Can replace multiple apps and supports versatile workflows for school, planning, and creative work.

### Cons

- Steep learning curve; not intuitive at first and requires time to master.
- Stability issues: crashes and data loss/backups reliability concerns.
- Clunky or complex UI with navigation quirks; some submenus do not close reliably.
- Documentation could be more complete; discovering all features can be challenging.
- Some feature gaps or requests (e.g., chalk-style writing, glitter inks, PC version, more keyboard shortcuts).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id462234530)