# Handwritten Idea Notes

> A simple handwritten notes app. Jot down ideas quickly !

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.cocoamix.android.ideamemo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.cocoamix.android.ideamemo)

## Overview

- **ID:** `jp.cocoamix.android.ideamemo`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cocoamix
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 223,098
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (1,240 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-20
- **First published:** 2020-12-11
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.cocoamix.android.ideamemo)
- **Website:** [http://cocoamix.jp](http://cocoamix.jp/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cocoamix.jp/android/ideamemos/policy-en.html](https://cocoamix.jp/android/ideamemos/policy-en.html)

## Description

Handwritten Idea Notes is a simple and user-friendly Chrome extension designed for quick and easy handwritten note-taking. Users can seamlessly create new notes from the note view to jot down ideas rapidly. The extension offers robust organization features including sorting notes by long press, organizing notes into folders, and previewing all saved notes in a list view.

Managing your notes is straightforward; you can select multiple notes to delete or save them in the gallery simultaneously. The app is completely free to use, though it includes ads which can be removed with a purchase. This extension is perfect for anyone looking to capture handwritten ideas quickly and keep their notes organized and accessible.

## Rankings

- #151,323 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `jp.cocoamix.android.ideamemo.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's simplicity, ease of use for handwritten notes, automatic saving, color choices, and organizational features like folders. It is praised for being useful for planners, thinkers, and kids alike. However, multiple users mention that the color resets to black on new pages requiring constant manual adjustment, deleting notes can be complicated, and some wish for more advanced drawing tools or color palettes. Overall, it is regarded as a very helpful and user-friendly handwriting note app.

### Pros

- Easy to use handwriting and note-taking with finger or stylus
- Supports multiple colors and line thickness adjustments
- Saves notes automatically and supports editing and rearranging
- Useful folder structure for organizing notes
- Free hand writing app suitable for planning and organizing

### Cons

- Color defaults to black on new pages, requiring manual change each time
- Deleting notes is a bit complex/not straightforward
- Lacks advanced drawing features and color palette as per some users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.cocoamix.android.ideamemo)