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My Go-To for Hand Notes and SketchesI am updating a rather old review. Improvements move this back from one star to four. I have tried a range of hand-writing/-note-taking/-sketching apps. This is (again) my go-to app among them all. I use it almost entirely now in place of pen + paper. I have yet to exhaust its features. My favorite use is to project whiteboard-like notes using ZoomNotes and an AirPlay app. Pros: Feature rich beyond any other. Among the best in its smooth ink feel. Wrist guard and tool box can be set to handle from left or right side. The main tools are laid out with forethought to common use. Cons: The UI settings can be a bit muddled, exhaustive, or comical looking. For the first two issues, thank goodness for workspaces. You can remove all tools but those that you really want. Neutral: The icons for the tools are … interestingly unique (to each his own here … they remain my least favorite things about this app). Summary: For me, this app is like a funky looking car that I hate to drop because it works so well. Almost since it’s inception, I have wished the UI would undergo a major overhaul. I wish the document handling would be streamlined thoroughly to be sparsely professional. Otherwise, to replace the pen+paper note-taking and sketching work that I need to do routinely, this is absolutely the only iPad app of its class that I will use..Version: 7.6.5

Needs a Word CountI love this app, but one thing it's missing is a word count for when typing. I hope to see this in the next update. OR ELSE..Version: 7.1.2

Moved from GoodNotes and Notability.Yup. Moving in. Despite a few drawbacks, the ability to create links on the fly and draw out bookmarked connections for presentations make this best for me. I have tried them all. Have had them all for 10 years +. Hand writing recognition would be nice, but more important is ability to make links using url callback to other applications making my workflow seamless. Thanks for all your hard work and keep going. Digital journalists are taking you more seriously every day. Notability, Noteshelf 2, GoodNotes, PDF expert and all the others, beware! A new kid has come of age!.Version: 7.6.41

Great app. Perfect for notes and presentation/teachingI use this app all the time to teach my study group. I really enjoy using it, its easy to pick up and a very user friendly intuiative interface.... but since the last update it has started crashing every time i try to insert an arrow into the presentation. This is really annoying as I use them a lot to connect object and boxes. I’ve resorted to drawing them freehand which is not so quick or smooth. It would be good if you could look into this. Has anyone else had this issue?.Version: 7.6.35

Best note taking App everI tried them all and Zoomnotes is the best note taking app. It is so powerful than I can’t think of improvements. And is is not a subscription app….Version: 8.7.1

Simply amazingI'm a nerd when it comes to notebook apps. I've probable spent hundreds of dollars chasing what this app can do. There is no feature that this app is missing. My search for a notebook app is finally over!.Version: 8.8.2

Plethora of options.The shear number of things you can do in this app exceeds all expectations. You think of it and there will be some option you can find to make it happen. I would recommend this app for any serious notes taker. I have used notability before but I found it very restrictive and switched to zoomnotes. It takes a while to set it up due to the large number of options but once it’s set up it’s great. If you are looking for a good notes taking app with a lot of options I would highly recommend ZoomNotes..Version: 8.6.11

Loving thisI have found it fast and easy to learn. There are features here that are not in other digital note taking programs. Love the layers, calendar integrations and how easy it is to maneuver around..Version: 8.8.20

Great App for handwriting and organising thoughtsI find the App very useful and, it’s great to handwrite so much with the iPad and Pencil. The App is very versatile, particularly in conjunction with digital planners and its ability to insert sub pages wherever necessary. ZoomNotes is so versatile and there are new ideas emerging for it all the time. I find the ability to link pages fantastic. It make the App so much more of a useful tool. I’m really impressed by how much support and innovation the App receives on a regular basis. Well done ZoomNotes!.Version: 8.8.25

I love this appUpdated: Dec 31 2022 The developer of this app is always listening to what people ask for and always delivers. He always around to help people out even when it is user error. Love this app. Just buy it. I have tried all the apps for digital planning and this is the only one that works for me. I some times have issues but they are usually user error. Updated: Sept 6 2023 I love this app. There are always new things coming. Unlike all the other apps out there we do not pay a subscription. Hopefully it stays that way. Ed is always listening to the users and is continually upgrading the app. Only problem I have is getting my planner to sync to my phone but that is also not a big deal to me. Keep up the amazing work..Version: 8.8.14

Wonderful power toolI draw over PDF workbooks using Zoom notes with the annotations appearing on the data projector display in training courses. I also use it to draw artwork exported as scalable vectors. Whilst the user interface is quite unusual, there’s a lot of power and flexibility under the hood with Zoom notes. Highly recommended..Version: 8.1.5

Far more capable than Notability or GoodnotesIf you are used to the UI of any photo editor you’ll easily understand the layout and file hierarchy. Full customization of tools and the use of layers, it’s like a photoshop notebook editor. After a few weeks of using the app I went to a local apple store to try the two apps listed above. Initially it was easier for only the very simple basic functions, I quickly became disappointed in the lack of control these other apps gave you. There is a learning curve, once discovered it has a lot power and functionality to adapt to any workflow..Version: 8.0.8

Made the switch from Goodnotes and am so glad I did!Zoomnotes definitely has a steeper learning curve and is not as aestetically pleasing to look at as Goodnotes but it is a powerhouse of a app with the ability to sync your calendar events and Apple Reminders as well as create linking between documents and external sites. I'm starting to use it as my PKMS which I never thought a notetaking app could do!.Version: 8.8.14

GreatThe best! There is no way back to other apps..Version: 8.0.6

Best note taking app on the storeHighest level of control over everything. If you can think of it you can do it. Lovely handwriting. The only thing I would change is the interface hence only four stars. Copy the interface of GoodNotes or Noteshelf keep everything else and you’ve got a winner..Version: 8.3.4

ZoomAwesome prog!!.Version: 8.2.7

Worth Every Single StarBelieve the reviews. If you are looking for a flexible and all inclusive notetaking solution for business, personal use, or school, this is the app you need to buy. I have a proximately 10 writing a note taking apps that I've purchased in the iTunes Store. This app replaced all of them. The learning curve is a bit steep at first, but only because of the amount of different tools and customization options. Most people will be able to quickly use it "out of the box". Some people will download the user manual from the developer website, drill down in to the details, and find out you can use this app for almost anything note and document related. The handwriting rendering in this app is SMOOTH. No lag. It looks and feels like writing on paper. I think the only way they can improve in this area is to provide more writing tools (it already comes with quite a few highly customizable writing utensils). In fact, the weak link is the Apple Pencil and its ridiculous hard plastic tip! Import docs, create your own templates, export and upload to iCloud, Dropbox, or share via other means. This app is a Swiss Army Knife notetaker. Try the "Lite" version. You'll see. It's worth every last cent and every one of the five stars..Version: 8.0.2

Best app everI watched many videos on youtube for buying an app for professional writing. This app is amazing. Have not been advertised very well but I would say this is the best app in the market. It supports layers and many many features. I definitely recommend this app. Believe me..Version: 8.0.11

Much better than expectedSo much is possible, mind blown!!!.Version: 8.0.2

Difficult to find thingsNot intuitive Certain settings are far too embedded Help toggle would be helpful - just type in the search to find what searching for.Version: 8.8.25

Incredible appSpent ages looking for a note-taking app supporting Apple Pencil with an unlimited canvas to expand notes. This has ten times the functionality of anything else I have found, yet manages to retain simplicity of use. Brilliant app..Version: 8.0.2

My environmental friendly notebook!I’m using ZoomNotes to do basically everything that requires a paper and a pencil. From my studies to the simple “take a picture of the room and write down the measurements” for the new blinds... this is the best app when paired with Apple Pencil..Version: 7.6.39

Versatile and packed with featuresThis app provides way more than meets the eye and it’s worth taking the time to discover all the features. It gets updated frequently, adding more and more enhancements. The developer is extremely responsive to requests and issues in the Facebook group..Version: 8.8.24

Very helpful toolI really enjoy using this app. Brainstorming, planning, recording and making simple notes are all made so much easier. All the tools are great but the interface is not intuitive so give yourself some time to get to know the app. It's worth it..Version: 8.8.17

Love this appI have tried meant apps for Digital Planning and this has to be my Favorite one so far. This app does have a Big Learning curve but once you know what everything does it’s so worth it. I have not found any other app that allows you to sync your apple calendar in with your planner. If you add in a Event on your planner it will added it to Apple calendar or Google calendar watch ever one you pick to use. Now you do have to set it up to do that. But again once you know how to do it. It’s easy. It took me a little to learn it and still learning it but it’s a really good app. I am even using it for Digital Bible study..Version: 8.8.23

Gets Better With *Every* UpdateWhat other note-taking app provides all the features this one does? NONE. How many other similar apps have a developer who not only implements user suggestions/needs, but engages so frequently for questions and issues? NONE. I wasted over a year stuck with the same old apps, never finding that one that will do what I need. As a digital planner, college student, homeschooling mom, & busy grandparent, this app is literally a game changer. And even more so with recent updates. I am diving into the world of creating digital planning products, and I can do everything in ZoomNotes that I used to need 3 apps to do! No more bouncing between apps because ZoomNotes is all I need! If you really want to see ZoomNotes in action, jump over to YT & search for Nancy Babb & Linda Kiddle. Watch those videos. It’s just a small look into how versatile this app is! This weekend, I will be designing things that will get used in my cutting machine for Father’s Day gifts too! Well worth the time to learn & the small cost of the app!!!!!!.Version: 8.5.5

Clear leaderAs a general rule, I don't give apps five stars, but zoom note gets five from me. I have used all the dominant note taking apps in the store and used them to there maxim. Zoom note Wins hands down every time. The UI is not always as friendly as I would like however still five stars..Version: 7.6.33

Brilliant appWow, this is one clever app. I won’t lie, there is a very steep learning curve but it is worth the effort and I have only scratched the surface of what this app can do. Thank you..Version: 8.8.8

Amazing App. Just need to polish out the kinksAmazing app!!!! Very customizable. Literally every aspect can be tweaked some how or some way. From pen flows, angles and tips, to layers, pdf import export, page templates and rulers. They even have a few different kinds of rulers (I.e. square, protractor, desk ruler) Heck you can even use a some cool features strike through your handwriting to delete or draw a circle around it to select it. It’s very overwhelming at first but the. All those bells and whistles are welcomed. The only reason it got 4 is because it’s still a tad buggy. No crashes just a little choppy at times, and for whatever reason Apple Pencil Pressure Feature and tilt feature are not working properly. Anyways , Just get the app and you wont regret it. Kudos ZoomNotes Kudos.Version: 8.8.10

YeahIt’s alright I suppose.Version: 8.0.4

Amazing features - UI a bit overwhelmingThis app is remarkable in what it can do. Only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is that I’m finding myself constantly fighting with the user interface. It feels like I’m bushwhacking through a thick jungle of options. This also makes the learning curve high for new users trying out the app. Perhaps the developers might consider a much simpler basic mode for novices, and then letting the user customize the interface (for example, creating their own toolbars and deciding where they go). Stylus support is great and could benefit from a modifier key engaged by the other hand, so that constant tool switching is minimized..Version: 8.6.0

First I was afraid of ZNI purchased ZoomNotes and opened it and didn’t understand a thing. I said no way. I didn’t try it again until a months Later. The second time I tried it, I joined ZoomNotes help and watched a few videos. All it took was just a couple of answers and then I started to figure it out. ZoomNotes is not really hard. It’s just that it’s totally different from GoodNotes and Noteshelf. All I can say is I am so glad I took the time to learn it. It just does so many different things. Every time I start to work with another program I get frustrated and go back to ZoomNotes. Once you learn it you want to stay with it..Version: 8.1.5

'finally'...benefits of paper and ipadIf like me you think by writing, but in notes, then rearrange, then rearrange again, then cross out (you get the idea) then get an iPad Pro, Pencil and this. I can (finally) do everything I could on paper, and everything I could on a computer. I used to work in pencil (much correction and redrafting), now I can do it all in Zoomnotes (spider graphs, scribbles etc). I sound a bit evangelical I guess, but this is huge for me. If you're a scribbler, give it a try. The developer is really helpful too..Version: 7.6.34

Excellent, feature packed note taking appI was a GoodNotes 4 user and satisfied with it, but when they released 5, they only supported the Apple Pencil. I continued to use it but feared it would eventually be removed.... and the search was on. I downloaded ZoomNotes and worked through the manual and have been using it for three weeks now. I am impressed! I love being able to link notes, the fact that it supports the pressure sensitivity of my Wacom Bamboo stylus, etc. The more I use it, the more subtle but genius design features I find including being able to slant the input window when zoomed in! Great app!.Version: 8.2.8

This is the one!I have tried so many pdf annotating apps, and this one is the BEST. Is it perfect, no. Is there a learning curve,yes. But once you get it, it’s amazing what you can do with this app. I truly enjoy digital planning with ZoomNotes. The tools allow me to customize my planner in ways that use to take a combination of apps to achieve. Seriously everything I need for digital planning, note taking and memory keeping this app can do. Recolor images, add transparency, create links, LOCK BACKGROUND!, work in layers, make tables, customize the interface, the list goes on! If you have struggled through the limitations of similar apps, I recommend giving this one a try!.Version: 8.8.12

The MacGyver of Notebook/Sketchnoting/Presentation appsAfter a few years of using GoodNotes as my primary and ZoomNotes as my secondary iOS notetaking /Notebook tool I’m now using ZoomNotes for most all my notetaking needs. 1) Zoomnotes is feature rich, from making it easy to add hyperlinks in the app for digital planners, to easily adding links to other Zoomnotes documents, other apps and web urls. The fact I can link to and from iThoughts mindmaps saves me so much time. 2) For digital planning I can store stickers/images as Symbols and have easy access to them in every Document inZoomNotes. No more separate sticker books. 3) Inserting Videos 4) Using Bookmarks to create Presentations. 5) Subdocuments make it so simple to take notes on PDFs I receive without annotating the original document. I nned to use this feature more. 6) Infinite whiteboard, lots of layers, animated writing, workspaces (need to explore this further) and so much more to this app. The menu organization is still confusing, the ability to search on handwritten text would be nice, but clearly this is a great app with lots of regular updates and features added. Overall 4.5 of 5 stars..Version: 8.0.10

Perfect Planner appAbsolutely love this app. It allows you to add all the things your current planner may not have, links, web pages, linked reminders from iCloud as well as iCloud calendar. So versatile, you can import a PDF planner or make your own in seconds. There is a learning curve, but worth it! Would highly recommend..Version: 8.4.0

Really goodThere’s so many features in this app, I think you can even use it to draw! There’s just some slight latency compared with other apps but when taking notes, I don’t mind it. It’s simple and makes taking notes straightforward which is important if you’re replacing pen and paper..Version: 8.0.24

Shortcut supportIt’d be super cool to have acces to this app with apple shorcuts. I know GoodNotes has this feature and it makes it easy to have lists. Wish it was avaliable for this app.Version: 8.3.7

The best note taking app everI’ve used all of the note taking apps and ZoomNotes is the bessttt you can make it work for your brain.Version: 8.7.2

Bullet Journal & Planner Fans Look No FurtherFor the digital bullet journal/planner crown there has always been a debate over which app is the go to. I’ve tried them all and ZoomNotes has all the features you wish you could piece together from all the apps. I absolutely love that you can add links to other pages, other documents and the web. Previously with other apps, if it wasn’t built into the PDF you were out of luck. The only exception is no handwriting to text converter at this time but if you are a planner, you wouldn’t miss this feature anyways. A little bit of a learning curve at first because of so many features but that’s what makes it so great!.Version: 8.0.8

Great note takingHave used many note taking apps, this so far the best. Sometime a little sticky to use, but wouldn’t stop using it. Thank you great job.Version: 8.4.2

Best for Apple PencilThis is the best handwritten notes app I have found so far, infinite whiteboard is great and I particularly like the sub views feature.. nice selection of pens and a lot of powerful features lurking behind a UI that is very unobtrusive (but perhaps could be a tad prettier)..Version: 7.6.40

Architect using ZNI'm using ZN to review/markup project work and communicate with stakeholders including other staff, sub consultants and clients. The saved pens allow me to mark up pdf's similarly to hard copy mark ups. The export pdf allows me to send info to others. An improvement suggestion would be to send the entire document rather than page by page as current. I use a bamboo pen and still learning how to get best use. I recommend ZN and commend them for support to date. Best regards CH (Brisbane Qld).Version: 6.4.14

TopsYep.Version: 8.6.3

Just startedHandy app slowly getting the hang of it but well worth the time … it would be good if some more people could do YouTube or a written list of directions for it as all the ones on YouTube are years old other than that loving learning to use this.Version: 8.8.25

The most powerful note-taking illustration appI use several note-taking apps, each one has their benefits. However, all the others have a lot of limitations when it comes to things like: - unlimited sized canvases (they either can’t change or limit the size, zoom notes does not). With ZoomNotes I can create a large virtual “whiteboard” for brainstorming where it’s impossible to do with the others I’ve tried - Zoomnotes has symbols, i.e. a way to store pre-defined objects for use. This is super handy if I want to make a “sticky note” template or similar. - Zoomnotes can embed videos. I have used this more than once. I tried it with others first. - Zoomnotes can do presentations - pre defined steps of walking through an illustration The flexibility and features of Zoomnotes have saved me more than once when others have let me down. The only minor negative is that with all the features, the UI can be a bit complex at times. It’s not too bad, just requires more clicking around to find what I need sometimes. It’s okay though, I’d rather have that than the missing features. Thank you zoomnotes for a great app..Version: 8.7.9

Unbelievably versatileI’ve so much more to learn in this app - but what i’ve learned so far let’s me do things I’ve always wished I could..Version: 8.0.28

Awesome AppAn awesome app..Version: 8.3.7

Excellent especially with active stylusI think this software is under-rated one. After using other softwares in the market, this one gives me whole lot of features with excellent flexibiliy. I like the following three features especially: (not mentioning other excellent features which are already advertised a lot) 1. Excellent palm rejection with active stylus. Most importantly, a lot of features there. 2. I like the process of calibration for better accuracy. This is how it should be. I really appreciate not the option but also the thought process of doing it! 3. Smooth and fast hand writing. I think the following improvements can make it an ultimate one: 1. smooth page transistion. Now, pages turn abruptly which makes glitches and painful for eyes. Note that it’s all about comfort, I think slight change in the software code can do it easily. 2. Folder making could be little straight forward. 3. An option of continuous page scrolling: both vertical and horizontal. That’s all, excellent app with tremendous flexibility. Good job, torally worthy..Version: 7.6.25

Great appUse jot touch pro stylus, have been using good notes but this app is much better. Highly recommended. Stylus is more accurate with this app some some weird reason. :-).Version: 6.2.3

Great AppI was using the free version for a few months. I bought it not because I needed to buy, but to show my appreciation both for app design and the generosity of the free version. Great work developers!.Version: 8.4.2

Excellent App!I am a counsellor and I use ZoomNotes to write all my counselling notes. It is an excellent app that has everything that you can want for writing..Version: 7.6.38

Seriously good and advanced. ButThe app is amazing for those who wish to actually take detailed notes or think things out. Good for literally anything. Problem is, I don’t own an iPad, iPhone X is what I got. And the rounded corners on the screen already makes selecting things in the corners a little difficult. But doing things horizontal, the notch interferes with the interface. Can there be an update to fix that? And, can you make the option menus that occasionally appear display under the time in the top left corner. Like to close prompts. There needs to be a lot of usability improvements for iPhone X. I cannot afford an iPad Pro. Or an iPad. I’m a Highschooler, this phone made a huge dent in my wallet. I just ask for improvements. And maybe better integration with iCloud. Thanks!.Version: 7.6.18

In the top twoUpdate june 17 2020 just buy it. updates all the time, if you have issues email them, customer service is excellent. Update january 20 - my biggest beef , which wasnt that big of a beef, was the ink writing never seemed to be smooth. but after the latest free update, its been fixed to my satisfaction. thanks developers. i wish i could give you another star.. i use both this app and another app for writing. but for brainsrorming and whiteboard this is the best and they continue to work on the app. the app support is superb. i email them a concern and they reply within twelve hours..Version: 8.8.1

If goodnotes and procreate had a childThis app has a learning curve yes, but it is so well supported by an amazing Facebook group where the creator of the app even will message you about fixes, updates or problems you experience. I experienced a bug from an update, he contacted me, I sent my planner to him to see what happened. He fixed it and sent it back to me, that is unheard of customer support! Amazing. There are so many wonderful video’s on YouTube to help you thru the learning curve, and they are constantly make this app better. You won’t be disappointed!.Version: 8.8.27

First rateThis is absolutely great for sketch notes or roughing out some design ideas. Great support from the developers too..Version: 6.4.3

VinnieIt’s good. Love it, but bit clunky to navigating initially. Two like-to-haves Dot grid paper, and the biggie, pencil line width gets wider / lighter as you angle the pencil, like Sketch function in Notes before Apple scrapped it in iOS 13.Version: 8.1.8

ExcellentThis is a complete handwriting app, it does as described. As the name says, it has a lot of zoom. It works perfect with the Apple Pencil, very responsive and smooth hand writing and cero crashes. It gets updates often to correct bugs, which is great. Has lots of note books to choose, different papers and now it has calendars a great addition, it can record, etc. To me this is an excellent app, with sooo many features that are very handy. It also has different rulers for drawing objects. ZoomNotes is getting better and better. I highly recommend this app. If you like to take handwriting notes, this app is a must to have. I still agree that Zoom Notes is one of the best Apps for pencil notes.Version: 8.8.27

Favorite app for visual note takingI use ZoomNotes on an iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil and its my go to app when I need visual notes and freedom to move words and sketches around the page. I use other apps for pure sketches, mindmaps, and virtual cork boards, but ZoomNotes has proven itself the most flexible when lots of words and ideas are in play, especially in the early stages of notes and brainstorming. Adding pages and sub-pages is really useful for organization. The only negative, sometimes existing features break or glitch after updating the app. This has me testing updates on the ZoomNotes Lite (a separate app) before updating ZoomNotes. The developer has been quick to respond to issues when they do occur. I still give 5 stars despite those hiccups..Version: 7.6.18

This app had everything I need and moreI’m just going to list why I love this app - horizontal split screen: makes it so much easier to do math problems so the question is larger and I have more paper space - unlimited whiteboard: endless space for when you just need thinking space - linking a page within a page: eg have the answers to my math Qs embedded into the question page so it was only one tap away These features are on top of everything you would get in both goodnotes and notability (I have both) And a bunch of other features I haven’t even played around with yet.Version: 8.4.6

My favourite notes appThe options under the hood may be overwhelming, but they have their purposes. It has replaced Nebo, Goodnotes and Notability for me. I learned the app by referencing the 100+ page manual. I would be happy with a 1000 page manual cause I search for what I'm looking for. The layers, tabs and calendar setup and excellent OCR searching will probably keep this as my main app on the iPad. The support was quick and spot on when I had a query. Thanks for this excellent app dev..Version: 8.5.8

A learning curve but..Overall the most powerful note taking app including GoodNotes, notability etc etc.Version: 8.2.3

Steep Learning curvePowerful application but difficult to find things easily in the manual. Some simple tasks should have their own Quick guide areas!.Version: 8.3.1

Great ProgramI use it to present my classes — so much more authentic than PowerPoint. Learners see how the thought develops..Version: 7.6.31

Brilliant app on the iPadHaving used this app now for 8 months. Well worth the money..Version: 8.1.1

Fantastic for Presenting, Teaching and Note TakingThis app is feature rich and fairly intuitive. It’s great for note taking and for interactive whiteboard usage. I use it personally for note taking during seminars and such, as well as in my classroom as a teaching tool. The bookmarking features, clip art saver, and artistic vector brushes (watercolor paint!) make this app absolutely fantastic for creating beautiful presentations and notes. It has a presentation mode that when projected, will show the canvas without the toolbars on the projected image while the iPad still has all the toolbars, so you can change tools without distracting your audience. In the past, the app has had a slight issue with crashing for me, but never so bad that I have lost work. There’s really nothing like this!.Version: 8.0.21

IncredibleOutstanding app, responsive and collaborative developers, had for several months now and keeps getting better UPDATE: anything you might want in a note taking / document organisational app - ZoomNotes can do it. The team are constantly updating with brilliant new features, it’s completely customisable and honestly can’t fault it..Version: 8.1.0

Powerful and feature richThis has lots of features (including support for the Apple Pencil 2’s double tap), which while explained in the manual can take a bit of time to get used to..Version: 7.6.40

Zooomnotes yeah!Had ZN for months now. Has a steep learning curve. Lot of functionality. Would like: smoother horizontal scrolling, better tutorials (short) on you tube led by English speakers, perhaps some sample notebooks to get you started. Overall ZN beats the competition hands down..Version: 8.5.1

THE MOST UNDERRATED APP IN THE STORE - IN ANY CATEGORY “.”This app may well be the “One-Punch Man” of the App Store. The learning curve is higher than other top-tier “note-taking” [boring] or “mind-mapping” [meh] apps. The subtlety of its genius comes through when you use it for “off-label” projects. For example, ZoomNotes is the ideal platform for LAYPERSONS TO CREATE “Pro Printer Ready” Marketing pieces, Newsletters, Ad copy, business cards, signs, blueprints, greeting cards, menus, flyers etc… [including the color codes] without having to learn ANY of the BILLIONS macros & micros, blah, blah, blah of the snooty “pro” graphic & publishing apps. Give ZoomNotes a spin around the block, challenge it and yourself with some cool & creative projects then watch the magic happen..Version: 8.8.23

Great but could be betterWorks well, but sometimes I have to restart it cause the writing response stops. Really annoying when this happens, but its occasionally..Version: 8.0.2

AmazingThis app just keeps getting better and better !.Version: 8.6.0

Best app everSuch an amazing note taking/planner app. So many options and things you can do! I use ZN for everything. Yes, it's complex but it takes a few days to learn most of the tools and you get a guide with videos and a pdf with detailed explanations which comes in handy, so no need to search for information or how to's!! The team is also very supportive and fast acting when it comes to bugs and issues! I have to mention; the 3D page turning is very realistic, you get so many choices of appearance, background, layers, brushes, etc. It's almost like an art app 🤩🤩🤩 Wicked stuff mate x.Version: 8.8.20

Excellent... After some practiceNot as intuitive as notability but once you figure it out this app is the best note taking app out there. Exceptional for taking field notes on maps....Version: 6.4.13

Indispensable, reliableThis app does everything I need it to do and more. The interface looks a bit dated - could use a refresh, but when it comes down to it I need functionality vs pretty (switched to ZoomNotes from Paper53)..Version: 7.6.11

The bestAnything you want, Zoomnotes has it..Version: 8.8.7

Big thumbs upUse this for completing reports for work and is fantastic because I can import the reports and complete straight into the document no mess no fuss big thumbs up..Version: 8.8.6

GreatOne of the most comprehensive note taking app..Version: 8.8.8

Superb appVery esthetic with practical and user friendly features. Large colour selection and can organize files too!.Version: 8.7.5

The EVERY-app. Truly the best.Like most reviewers, I have used ZN for years and am constantly amazed (and grateful) for the never ending feature updates. No sooner do I wish ZN could do 'this' or 'that', and then that function appears in the next update. ZoomNotes really is the most comprehensive app available; from capturing your thoughts and rough notes, to reworking them into a working document, to storing a final product or sharing a presentation. For me the game changer has always been the ability to zoom in and keep side notes for myself alongside an object, but they are not visible at normal zoom level, avoiding visual clutter, but enabling me to capture every small detail. Awesome!.Version: 7.6.10

Best yetI need to use a digital notebook with Apple Pencil for business. I have tried a lot but this is the best yet. No doubt, like everything, in due course they will ‘improve’ it and add features making it useless for a business user but for the time being....Version: 8.1.5

A little GemVery powerful and comprehensive!.Version: 7.6.37

Amazing appThis app pretty much does it all in spades. After years of using GoodNotes and notability to take lecture notes an study notes I’ve switched to ZoomNotes and I love it. There are some areas that could use some improvement. 1) the record function is seriously lacking. It’s confusing to use and I’ve found that it will oftentimes record over previous sections if I don’t do it right. (Which can be hard to figure out) I’ve given up on the ‘record in app as I take notes’ function and use a different app for now. Notability does this fairly well, but they don’t have the power that zoomnotes has everywhere else. 2) the UI leaves much to be desired. I feel like I’m using windows 3.0 again. I love that I can change the interface so much to fit my needs and note taking style, I just wish the whole thing was more user friendly (a sleeker look wouldn’t hurt either) With ZoomNotes I take envy inspiring notes for my classes and study sessions, and it is a reasonably priced app, but I would gladly pay a bit more for a more seamless UI. Such a powerful app deserves to look good while doing it..Version: 8.0.28

Great app. But not yet for me.Great app. The only thing I am missing from other competitors (e.g OneNote or Notion) is the ability to collapse or expand paragraphs according to the hierarchy of a list..Version: 8.4.9

Pretty goodGood for notes. It’s pretty complicated but it’s good..Version: 8.5.19

Almost perfectVery glad I saw this, it’s got the potential to be far superior to goodnotes, note shelf and notability however there is a major lag issue when importing pdfs to use such as a planner, hyperlinked notebook etc. If you can sort this it’ll be perfect..Version: 7.6.31

Good App - Needs PolishingI think Zoom Notes is a good app. more features and settings you could ever want. However, I no longer use Zoom Notes because it has some issues that I fine quirky. The Interface buttons have been improved but we lose some customization. Some of the pop-out button windows stay open and won’t close. When you create a new document, it will add blank pages to the end of the document automatically if the outer canvas is revealed. My biggest disappointment, which I wanted is that you can only export transparent PNG’s and re-import them into ZN for the transparency to work. You cannot export a transparent PNG to import into other application like a paint program. The SVG export does not retain the same look that you made in ZN. If you are looking for an app that can handle word processing pages with continual pages. Not this app. This is mostly a handwriting app, which it does well. Like I said, good app, but still needs some improvements..Version: 8.6.0

Remarkable idea, with most of it executed well[WARNING: if you are on not on ios5, do not buy this app until the most recent update comes into effect (later than march 30) - it won't start on your ipad!] Overall, this is quite a remarkable idea with most of the app executed very well. There's simply nothing like it: by letting you zoom infinitely while still retaining 100% readable inking at all levels, you have an infinite canvass for your notes. You never run out of room - so you can always add new info. For those who love mindmaps and the like, this is just spectacular. It also has cool features like: recordings; the ability to insert images; ability to change the size of things and cut/paste them; and good exporting including to Dropbox. It just needs some work in the 'bookmarks'** section, which is WAY too slow. However this doesn't effect basic useability. Also the toolbar could be a bit bigger (at least as an option) with the (frequently-used) zoom button at one end, instead of stuck anonymously in the middle. ** Bookmarks: the app allows you to create a bookmark anywhere, at any zoom level. Then with a touch of a button you can go to that inking at that zoom level. But you can also make it 'play back' all of your bookmarks in a row, like a movie. Then you can export it AS a movie! But it is PAINFULLY slow at lower zoom levels right now. NOTE: The sister 'viewer' app is actually a free/trial version..Version: 2.0.0

ArioThis app rivals note anytime and inkflow. The latter are more flexible. However zoom notes has a lot of advantages to a presenter and teacher: One can do connected maps of any kind One good addition would be the ability to add files and links: but then again this isn't the main function. Strengths: vector drawing; smooth handwriting; infinite fonts (pretty much) ; variety of colours; price ; Easy access It would be nice to have a normal view option with menu that doesn't have so much of the top of the screen taken up. What I like is that responses via reviews are taken up quickly - improvements . Better for my use than other multi media apps and again , a very fair price. This has been done and it would be nice to see video capturing the whole page image - or an option to do so. Subpages are brilliant though. In fact indispensable once one is used to them . Renaming remains a bit of a pain - like all such apps. A hold and menu option would be useful. Colours would be easier to change- more naturally. Great application that writes better than paper with a lot of paper size options..Version: 8.1.1

Hands down my favourite digital notebook appBottom line: ZoomNotes takes some effort to learn, but is well worth the investment. It is unrivalled on the App Store for its feature set and power. Longer Review: I purchased an iPad Pro specifically for the purpose of replacing my written notebooks with a single digital device. Initially I used notability. But I became frustrated with its lack of power tools. No nested folders, linear page view, no layers, no infinite canvas mode. I tried ZoomNotes a few times, but bounced off of the learning curve. However, after about the third time I stuck with it, and oh boy am I happy I did. ZoomNotes has quickly become indispensable to how I manage my life. I use it all day, every day, to manage my time, the projects I’m working on, and to keep a log of my work. Here are some of the things I use it for: - Digital bullet journal. - Template my different bullet journal pages and easily setup new days by copying the templates. - Draw complex diagrams on an infinite canvas. - Import documentation webpages or screenshots of source code onto infinite canvas and then annotate and integrate that with my own written notes and diagrams!!! I would buy another iPad Pro, if I needed to, just for ZoomNotes. It has become that integral to my life. Thank you to the developer for creating this incredible software that has added so much value to my life. Also, I want to say to the developer: thank you so much for including WebDAV support in the app. As a privacy advocate, I prefer to keep my personal data out of the cloud. And I use Linux for my work and day to day computing. I can easily run a WebDAV server on my computer and have ZoomNotes backup all of my notes to there, which I really appreciate..Version: 8.1.5

I can’t be,I even there are on 35 reviews!But of a learning curve. Yes! But after taking the time to go through this treasure trove of an app I can’t go back to any of the other note programs! The developer is very active on Facebook and implements new features all the time! You can’t beat the service and attention to detail!.Version: 8.1.1

Incredibly powerful appAs a physicist I use this app daily for doing handwritten math. It has a combination of features found nowhere else: infinite zoom, zoom-tracking pen thickness, a wide variety of pens and other drawing tools, a very powerful and customizable user interface, support for tap gestures, and easy exports to a wide variety of formats. Above all it feels unconstrained; I rarely say "why won't it let me do this simple thing?" like in other apps. Be prepared: this app is a bit quirky and has a somewhat steeper learning curve than other note-taking apps, in part because it has been written (as far as I can tell) by one dedicated and highly responsive developer. My one wish in life is that the developer is hired by Apple and given a team to polish all the rough bits. Nonetheless, the payoff for me of learning to use ZoomNotes has been enormous. By far the most valuable iPad app I've purchased..Version: 8.7.5

URL open and X-Callback-URLNo other note taking app does this. It isn’t the most simple of interface..Version: 8.4.11

It gets better and betterUpdated November 2021:still wonderful and now with calendar event and reminder sync, the ability to have 3D page turning giving me realistic looking pages, and also the window feature. It is amazing! ZoomNotes is my go to app for PDF annotation, note taking, planning and living management. While the UI is not as streamlined as other apps, it is so flexible and adaptable and with the addition of smooth swiping to change pages and better handwriting to the already awesome layers feature, I am a happy customer. Totally worth the time to learn to use it properly. On top of that amazing support from developers thru their facebook group..Version: 8.7.7

Much better than othersI have spent considerable time and money on note apps. This is superior to most others, with all the usual features and has several additional unique functionalities for a one time purchase. It has taken me only 20 minutes to work out the interface. It has events and reminders options within the app in addition to a highly customisable feature set. It works on slightly older Macs as well, to give those who do not wish to upgrade their MasOS the option to sync with a very modern app on their new iPhones. It can save and import several document types l. Congratulations and thanks to the developer..Version: 8.8.19

It's simply the bestThe title says it all. It's simply the best. I keep trying other app only to see how they compare. I don't know why I waste my money. This is hands down the best everything app for notes, PDFs and any other notes usage you can think of. It's complicated,but it's worth it.Version: 8.8.23

NiceI do use goodnotes more than this, but this has a lot of power and more features, if u can learn how to use it. Hard to learn and not intuitive, but if u like a challenge it's a strong and productive app..Version: 6.4.9

Incredibly powerful softwareIf you just want something to do simple handwriting notes then this might not be the app for you. But if you want to trace a floor plan, write notes with diagrams, do presentations, record notes with handwriting and sound etc etc then this is the app for you. Yes the bewildering amount of options can be a turn off at first but invest a bit of time like I did and you’ll find this will be your ‘go to’ app for note taking. Particularly good with sync to Evernote and its ocr handwriting search (save as jpg). The app is constantly being improved and the dev was responsive to my query on how to delete with pen strokes (a big Z motion) which is obvious once you’ve done it once....Version: 8.0.21

Really 5 starsI've been using ZoomNotes for about a year now to deliver my lectures at University in online mode. I can categorically say that it is the best app for iOS I've tried. Easy to prepare lectures, easy to deliver them with the inifinite zoom and infinite sub-pages feature + pdf export. I encourage the developers to keep improving this app..Version: 8.8.1

Great app old school UIWorks great, looks old. Don’t be fooled, it’s terrific..Version: 8.4.9

This app should be charting at No.1Finally a note taking app that can do everything that I wanted it to do. No need for jumping between app as ZoomNotes is quite comprehensive in its features. One minor suggestion is if the developers improve the aesthetics of the layout, it would be great. Full featured, well priced app and no subscription model makes this app the top productivity app on my list. Highly recommended..Version: 8.6.10

Best Note Taking AppI use this app everyday. I use it to create PDF documents from web pages. If I have to send a WhatsApp message, I often create it here and then copy/paste into WhatsApp. It’s the bee’s knees..Version: 8.8.13

If you want the most capabilities, this is your app.This is an amazing app for the money. In all categories but aesthetics, it blows its competitors out of the water. My best comparison is something like Adobe Photoshop vs. iPhoto’s native editor. This app does have a much higher learning curve than something Iike Goodnotes, but it also does about a thousand things that GN doesn’t. One main advantage is that this syncs with iCal and Google calendar. I love that I can do this while still using the planner of my choice. The FB group is very supportive and the developer helped me personally when I was having a problem. You can’t ask for more in terms of customer service. Summary: If you can find a few solid hours to sit down, watch some tutorials and play around with the app - then you should definitely get this. If you’re fine with limited capabilities and having your hands tied in terms of functionality, then go with one of the competitors..Version: 8.5.15

Now can search handwriting :-O[edit] 2020 ZoomNotes has become a bit of a friend who understands my life journey. I trust it with my intimate secrets in my journal and structure my life via planning. It’s a great companion. No technology is perfect, but ZoomNotes really gets close. 2019: I use this for my journal. Years are large, months are smaller, days even smaller. This gives me a perspective of how the year is going. It’s easy to summarize weeks/months. I noticed that I can now search for hand writing. This is awesome! Sir, hat off and respectful bowl down to the developer for implementing this..Version: 8.3.4

The Most Powerful “Notes” AppI spent a long time comparing note taking apps. If you’ve researched your way to this review, you can’t go wrong getting this app. The question becomes about what you are doing with these apps. ZoomNotes is everything and more, with a small price to pay. That price being a less ergonomic ‘feel’ to the app. Although, the developers are passionate and easily reachable for support and suggestions, and the app will continue to be refined. I’ll mention it’s strong suites for me is as a guitar teacher I can quickly and beautifully write charts, chord diagrams, music staves, insert ‘clip’, etc on the fly and its looks organized and professional. No other app can currently do this. The features are amazing. All your notes can live here, or the app maybe great for design and special purpose. Absolutely powerful and absolutely worth it!!! If there’s something you want, email the developer..Version: 8.1.5

Incredible functionalityAmazingly versatile app, great functionality, synchronisation, and stylus utilisation. Particularly fond of the whiteboard mode with sub-documents. Best app I've ever bought!.Version: 8.0.11

Most effective note taking appThis is the most versatile note taking app I have found. I use it for all my note taking. I really like the ability to insert handwritten notes with pdf files, including adding pages etc. It takes a bit to get used to all the features but it is well worth the effort. The ease of zooming in and out and writing in the margins of PDF files is also very handy. Still very happy with it. I love the infinite whiteboard option. It really feels like having a large whiteboard where you can write anywhere. It’s also great for annotating a pdf file when you need to write more than just minor comments. This continuous to be my favorite note taking app. One of the features of traditional writing and note taking is that you can spread out multiple sheets of paper in front of you. This allows you to keep a good overview of what you are working on. I really missed this aspect of physical notes when I switched to my iPad. However, the whiteboard mode with infinite zoom of ZoomNotes allows me to effectively have a virtual desk with many sheets of handwritten notes. (Tip: lay out a grid of letter size boundaries on your whiteboard before starting to take notes. You can easily fit 25 pages that way. Well, of course you could do millions but you want to mimic a physical desk.).Version: 7.6.10

Extraordinary softwareI'm a retired computer tech. One of my hobbies is what I call "software gold mining" which is to often search for good programs for my iPhone, iPad and MacBook. I'm extremely critical and maybe one in 20-30 programs I look at will be worth a darn. So many will lack necessary features or perform poorly. To get to the point Zoom Notes is "Gold". It is an extraordinary program that has so many useful features even I haven't discovered them all yet. It does require a little patience to learn. It sounds excessive, but I just hope the Developers continue to update and keep the program going into the future..Version: 7.6.21

Not the most intuitive, but …I read ZoomNotes has a big learning curve and that is certainly true. Some things which are necessary and intuitive in other apps are hard to find here. But the italics pen option makes my handwriting look perfectly natural (A+), the ability to link to calendar with relative ease (A+), and the ability to do ‘real’ Dutch doors (A+) are just a few of the features keeping me going with this app. I used NoteShelf for years and loved it — it started getting glitchy about 9 months ago. I finally made the switch to GoodNotes and was just getting used to it when they made the fatal switch to GoodNotes 6, and 5 started to get glitchy. Sorry GN developers, I am not a loyal customer and you lost me before you had me hooked. ZoomNotes has all the capability of the others and a WHOLE lot more. I would love to see this more intuitive, but I am willing to find the features I most use and make those most accessible. I have been on the learning curve for about a month, so I still feel like there is a ways to go as I discover more capabilities..Version: 8.8.15

Superb softwareCannot work without it. Highly recommended for studying. And research. Please don’t stop innovating and improving this software. I find this so much friendlier to use..Version: 8.0.17

Mind BlowingI’ve tried them all, to eventually settle on ZoomNotes. If you can invest the time to understand the core concepts of the app, the level of customization and features you get will reward you with endless possibilities. If you have somewhat of a creative mind and you are able to lay out your ideas on canvas by building your own tools and flows, this is the only app you need. The best free thinking, digital note taking app out there..Version: 8.5.20

One of the BestI’ve tried a lot of note taking apps (Notability, Good Notes, etc.), but this really ticks a lot of boxes for me. It’s quite deep and has many customisations. It’s reasonably stable. I hope the devs keep working on it because I think it has an edge over other apps. I’d definitely recommend it to students..Version: 7.6.39

Super simple and minimalistic yet effectiveThere’s just so many features between writing styles and paper format that i’m sure you’ll be able to do what you need. I use the app on my mac with my wacom tablet and it works so well. I have not regretted this purchase..Version: 8.5.14

Intuitive and easyGenerally ZoomNotes is intuitive and easy to use once you get the configuration set up to suit the way you want to work. It works especially well on the iPad Pro with the Apple Pencil. Occasionally features seem a little unstable, for example the text entry, but generally it is the best paper replacement app I have found.Version: 8.0.19

Have patience!This app takes time to learn, loads of menus/settings, however once you know the basics there are loads of people out there to help (Facebook groups etc) if you get stuck with digital planning. I’m glad I stuck with this app, so take your time if you need to..Version: 8.0.15

Exceptional, despite appearances.I’ve found you can often tell how good an app is going to be by it’s icon and UI design. Not so Zoom Notes. The UI design isn’t bad in terms of layout, it’s just lacking in aesthetics, but please be patient, this is THE whiteboard app. You can also make documents of fixed scale, but for those of us who love the free form nature of an infinite canvas, I haven’t found anything that delivers outside of this app. The app is extremely well coded and comprehensively equipped with powerful, thoroughly considered features and customisation options, while giving you enough to get started up front. I just LOVE the fact that you can embed further Zoom Notes documents within the page of an actual document, making for a truly infinite, free form experience. It takes a little while to really get in to, partly because it’s powerful, but also because the lack of aesthetic refinement has a practical consequence. Form follows function / function follows form and all that. Simply spacing the tools so they don’t crowd each other would make a huge difference. However, having tried every app that promises what Zoom Notes actually delivers, and given that they’ve been around for a good while now, I feel confident in spending the time getting familiar with this incredible app with a view to using it for a long time. Only request, outside of hiring someone who understands how to bring attractive form and function to the UI (and that icon), would be a tree view for folders. There’s too much which is obscured with a simple grid view. Ideally a tree view would show documents embedded within documents too. Lastly, please do yourselves a favour guys and do something about the terrible preview image which your app gets in the App Store (a still from your video). It shows you in a very poor light and can not be good for sales. I really believe that if you were to get your functional aesthetics sorted out you would sell so much more. P.S - a previous criticism I made of there not being iCloud sync turned out not to be true, but it has to be configured on a document by document basis, which I don’t understand. But at least it’s there..Version: 8.0.1

Love it... but would love more if...Great app, zoom is perfect, would love to be able to make pencil lead darker.Version: 8.8.1

The most complete app for note takingI love this app! It brings together all the functions you need. I can not believe it’s not the #1 in all ranking! The visual is not as attractive as the other apps but for the features it’s the best!.Version: 8.0.0

Plnty of Features, steep learning curveThis is an odd program. It has so many features that other note programns can only dream of, and yet the user interface makes some of those features frustrating or difficult to use. Every time I go looking for a more intuitive application instead of ZoomNotes, I always keep coming back just because I can’t do things with these other apps that ZoomNotes does. (Ive bought about 5 now) I just hope a user interface improvement is in the pipeline, bacuse the minute another app supports the same features as ZoomNotes, but with a more intutive interface, it will have a battle on it’s hands. I would love to give 5 stars, but the user interface knocks one star off. (Still love it though).Version: 7.6.0

Using this app for over 10 years nowThis is still the absolute best out there for taking notes, PDF’s and a variety of other features… I started drawing on it at one point. I have to renew my review every so often because it always disappears for some reason… Awesome app and very happy to have it!!!!.Version: 8.5.5

Can’t recommend any moreWhen I use zoomnotes, it from time to time sends a reminder for reviewing. Every time I see it, I always decided not to do. Because there are so many good things I deeply appreciate, I want to share and highly recommends to anyone, but, I couldn’t find time to write all those wonderful things. I kept delaying writing the review. And now today is the time since I realized that I do not have to make my review long. If you can afford, I recommend to get it and explore it. I typically use it for my handwriting so it is not easy to search the content later. So, I simply use it for capturing the quick notes and insights. One improvement I can point out: when scanning large amount of pages, it randomly crashes. Then, I had to re-scan quite a number of pages again..Version: 8.8.31

Closest experience to real paperOffers SO much flexibility that I find anything I can achieve with paper, pens and other real stationery can be done on this app - only better, and with all the benefits of digital functionality. The app developer is *super* responsive and very available to support users. Worth every penny and then some - several times over..Version: 8.5.14

The best note taking app I have used so farThe best note taking app I have used so far and I have use a lot of them. I am very particular about what I am looking for and expecting from the app and zoom notes gives me particular everything. The only I can not find out yet is how to import images but I am purity sure there is a way. Very good software …. And on a good price..Version: 8.5.5

I’d pay $1000+ for this app and I’m poorIt’s like buying a mansion full of whiteboards and corkboards and galleries, so you can put up images, make Mind maps, remember things, think things through, keep track of ideas and tasks in your life. It’s a whole new way to have a “digital notebook”. This app can be it’s own world. I can’t gush about it enough, it’s worth way more than $7-8. It’s a bit unintuitive in some parts and the style is very basic and oldies looking. Hope they improve the look and usability of the app. But if I had to choose between having it work smoothly and safely or having a flashier app I’d choose the former! I really hope the developers keep going with this. I am in awe, did not expect this. It’s like finding your soul mate or something..Version: 8.2.8

The others don’t come closeZoomnotes is the most comprehensive handwriting app on the market. The interface is a little clunky but this program has all the bases covered. The best selling point is the reason why it’s called ZOOMnotes for a reason - it has practically unlimited zooming capability when pinching the screen when seeing the overall size of your notes as well as the size of the canvas itself which is unlimited in size. No need to worry about running out of room to write. But another benefit to this zooming ability is it allows you to write notes next to each other in different sizes all in one screen. In other words you could have notes the size of your regular hand writing next to notes you write in extremely small sizes allowing you to compress all your information in the same screen without scrolling off the page to continue writing. This saves real estate on the iPad while writing other notes leaving you more room left over to continue writing. Valuable feature..Version: 8.1.7

The bestThe App that does it all and so much more. No doubt my no 1 most loved and most used tool on my iPad..Version: 8.8.35

Best planning app everI use Zoomnotes to Use my digital PDF planner it works great. Love all the features. It took a bit to get used to but now it’s so much better then the other apps out there. I use it daily have several planners and am working a creating my own planner right in Zoomnotes.Version: 8.8.30

Most fully featured note taking app availableAs far as I know (having scoured the App Store, trying everything I could find), ZoomNotes is far ahead of any other iPad note taking app in terms of feature set. The only place it may not be leading is in character conversion (compared to Nebo, for example). This massive feature set takes its toll on immediate usability (which is not necessarily helped by the interface design), but there are comprehensive tooltips and a detailed manual along with substantial UI customisability. So if you have the time to invest in learning your way around, it can become fairly easy to use (which, again, for this great a feature set is quite an accomplishment!) Hats off to the developers. One of my favourite iPad apps!.Version: 8.6.12

Too Great Not to Try!I am so loving this app and all of its incredible functionality! My absolute only issue is that I do occasionally experience some offbeat issues and there isn’t as wide a user base to access others peoples knowledge, experiences and workarounds, as there are with some of the other programs. It is in no way enough to deter me from sticking with the app though! And I have read people saying it has a learning curve. I appreciate that they are doing their best to provide other prospective users with what to expect, but I hope no one would even let that give them pause. Believe me, I am a newby, that was previously using Goodnotes, and I would say “learning curve” is somewhat accurate but sounds a little scary. If you have been able to master Goodnotes you will also be able to handle ZOOMNOTES. I think it’s just that with so many additional features and options that it offers, it’s just a matter of learning the techniques just like with Goodnotes. And to me there are so many phenomenal features that it is by far so worth the extra effort!.Version: 8.7.1

Best note taking App for Math and Chemistry!!I have been using ZoomNotes for years! Unlike some apps you pay for and they stop updating it or they add lots of in app purchases ZoomNotes updates regularly and they are quick to add functionality and new features like support for Apple Pencil 2 already!! Best of all they have very responsive tech support and are very quick to answer question. I really like the interface, it's not overwhelming when your trying to work however don't be fooled by how simple it looks, if you start going through the setting or read their manual online you will quick realize that ZoomNotes is so much more than your typical note taking application! Not only can you zoom in and out with no limits you can import power point slides and take notes on top of them (I take notes right on top of the power point slides during my Chemistry lectures) you can insert pictures, audio, documents, you can even have notes inside your notes! It’s possible to create whole presentations and so much more!! It’s easily worth the cost if not more!!.Version: 7.6.40

Awesome AppI was very reluctant to change because I had read so many reviews saying it had a huge learning curve. Yes it takes a bit to learn and I’m still learning but it’s the best note taking, Digital diary, journaling app I have used. Absolutely love it. The developers update it regularly with improvements and listen to feedback. They have lots of how to videos on YouTube as well as a Facebook group that you can ask questions for help and lots of people posting how to tips. I can’t say enough good things about this app! It is worth switching and taking your time it’s not as hard as you think! Make the switch you won’t regret it! It’s brilliant!.Version: 8.5.11

Awesome (after the learning curve)So I tried ZoomNotes a while back and gave up on it pretty quickly. I began using NoteShelf. However, I started a new job (so now I work 3 jobs). The other apps worked okay for the journal and the different notes, folders, etc. I had to keep for each job, but they were lacking in some areas. I needed an app to fill all my needs. I came back to ZoomNotes and spent a little time learning. ZoomNotes has the fill feature, so I can easily fill in a bubble or a cell on a “spreadsheet”. Just to make me happy while I’m doing my work, ZoomNotes has different types of pens that no one else does (I love calligraphy and lettering). I can pull images from my photos or from the web, and I can make stickers on the fly to reuse again & again. I don’t have to switch between writing and pointer in order to go to a linked page, which I hated with GoodNotes. There is an endless whiteboard. I have rulers and protractors. I have to admit that I am still learning, so I occasionally hit a hiccup. However, I also know there are features I haven’t even tapped into. ZoomNotes is currently meeting all my needs and then some..Version: 8.7.1

Almost there.I love ZoomNotes. It’s feature-rich but does have a learning curve. The interface is sometimes difficult but the development team is very responsive to suggestions and updates are frequent. A bit more work on the interface will make it 5 stars..Version: 7.6.39

Ultimate note taking appI’ve tried and owned most of the note taking apps you can name out there and this is the King of them all in terms of versatility. The sub-page function is alone worth the price. The fountain pen makes my hand writing so much better. Love it!!.Version: 8.2.3

Great CustomizationThis app has a high learning curve, but once you learn it (took me about 2-3 weeks) it’s definitely the best note taking app there is if you’re looking for the most features. The thing that sets this app apart for me is the ability to choose any color for your pens, the ability to set any thickness, and a setting to allow your thickness to follow the amount that you’re zoo,Ed it. You can also completely customize the colors of the UI and create completely custom document templates and use any color for your page background. Using a black background for all your notes looks so much better. Also, for every feature there is a little question mark icon that takes you to a video showing you how to use it..Version: 8.7.1

BestThis app has every feature imaginable. I have bought many before this but now I’m done. Thank you zoom notes.Version: 8.4.11

So many tools!An amazing note taking app with all the features u could wish for, the unofficial ZoomNotes help page on Facebook is a fab group too!.Version: 7.6.39

Great for in-depth technical thinkingI still use GoodNotes and Notabilty for journaling. But this is really great for refining ideas and thinking deep and learning..Version: 8.6.4

Absolutely BrilliantI love everything about zoomnotes. When using other apps i would find myself thinking i wish i could do this or that or i wish i could add all my favourite features from a few different apps into one. Well zoom notes is that and more. I have not yet found anything that i cant do..Version: 8.8.15

The perfect appI have been using this app for many years and have tried all the others and this is the only app that does what I need... highly recommended for people who need to sketch and measure up sites for building or other works.Version: 8.3.4

The first step in all Ideating!I bring this app on my iPad to every business meeting and all journaling and ideating. Whether I only scribble two words or have 20 pages with accurate measurements, angles and diagrams..Version: 8.3.0

Needs a more comprehensive guide because it has amazing featuresFirstly, I love the realistic page turn feature. As a digital planner app the integrated calendar feature with automatic updates and reminders makes it a step up from other apps, on its own level. The tools and features are awesome! The thing I would like to see is a comprehensive guide book, maybe there is room for a “ZoomNotes For Dummies” book..Version: 8.7.12

Best note appI’ve tried lots of note apps, this is by far the best. Easy to take notes with, loads and loads of features, you can customise loads of stuff, create your own template paper and template documents, export in lots of ways to iCloud, other apps etc. I can’t think how this could possibly be improved..Version: 8.3.4

Best in class functionality, user interface far behind competitionThe functionality of this app is truly unique. It has all the features you would expect and you would find in other similar apps, but it also has tools and capabilities no other app offers. It's very impressive and the development has maintained a quick, consistent pace for the ~2 years since i found it. What holds the app back is its user interface, but much of this is personal preference and everyone will have different ideas of how something should look. A more minimal design would be nice, the screen feels cluttered and it can be difficult to switch tools and navigate menus and options. It looks like it is stuck in 1999 which can mask its modern and innovative features. Absolutely worth testing out for the vast set of features. Hoping the UI gets some attention eventually..Version: 8.7.5

Wowza!I have tried every note taking app on and off for a while, looking for something that could let my ADHD brain stay organized and engaged. The other apps are all missing one thing or another. While the ZoomNotes UI is definitely overwhelming at first, it’s worth getting to know. I still haven’t figured it all out but there are tutorials, active Facebook community, and a very responsive developer. I am loving this app. Definitely becoming more organized and confident in my ability to take notes in ways my brain works every day!.Version: 8.7.4

Superb!!I absolutely ADORE this app! I use it for digital planning, and it fixes every single issue I ever had with GN5, and then adds a bajillion more! Superb app and it is just so feature-rich. YES it has a learning curve, but it is SO worth it. Just get in and start using it, and once you understand how powerful it is, you‘ll wonder why you waited so long to make the switch :).Version: 8.8.4

Very responsive developerI needed the ability to use layers in a note taking app so I could do some more complex graphic manipulations on images for my planner. GoodNotes doesn’t have that capability. I also needed the ability to create links. ZoomNotes gives me both capabilities. It also has the ability to create sub documents, a type of “sticky note” on steroids. Now, I can keep some required monthly lists attached to the actual month where I generated them, instead of having to flip through several pages to find them. I’d like to see the ability to advance pages by gestures, rather than using a button, the same gestures that Procreate uses to undo/redo (two or three finger tap), and smoother page transitions— it’s a little rough right now. However, the developer appears to be very interested in improving things that make us digital planners happy, and I greatly appreciate his involvement. I have a feeling that I will soon make the permanent switch to using ZoomNotes as my primary notes app..Version: 8.0.0

Fantastic brainstorming and note taking appThis is a great App. I use it more for brainstorming than note taking as the infinite whiteboard and zoom allow you to easily capture an entire thought process. Also presenting via a series of bookmarks is a fantastic way to stand out in competitive situations. Would love to see Live links to webpages and handwriting search Love this app.Version: 7.6.6

An amazing, well cared for, drawing & annotation app!ZoomNotes is a wonderful combination ink, drawing, annotation, vector app. It includes an ink pen with great fluidity and response, a watercolor brush with transparency adjustable transparency, a pretty realistic pencil, and much more. It allows for very close zoom without compromising resolution, gestures for erase and shapes, text of course, and marquee selection everything drawn. It has the best of a bunch of other, much more expensive, similar apps and it does it all well. I have watched ZoomNotes evolve for roughly two years now and I cannot over state the quality and care and that the developers continually invest in this apps development. And if something happens to be glitchy in one update (which is rare) you can be confident the glitch will be rectified in an insanely short amount of time, like a day. They are always adding new features and improving old ones. I wish all my favorite apps were given the same TLC by their makers as this one. Thank you!.Version: 8.7.10

Absolutely Packed with featuresIf you can think it, you can do it in ZoomNotes. I actually purchased this app years ago, but only recently decided start working with it. In the past I didn’t take the time to learn ZoomNotes but this time I read the detailed manual provided with the app. It unlocked a whole world of possibilities and I feel like I am just scratching the surface. Things I like - Workspaces, page customization features, all of the pens!, rulers, unlimited zoom, layers, subpages, smooth, fluid writing, and so much more. Many of these features are not available on any other note taking app. Things that could be improved - sometimes it is very difficult to perform simple tasks, like changing ink color in a selection. So far I haven’t encountered anything I can’t do, but it often it takes some digging to accomplish. Overall I really love this app!.Version: 8.5.21

Undisputed leader in its fieldI've been writing/drawing on iPads since 2010. I have used all the good apps of this nature and some are VERY good. Browsing the store six weeks ago, I came across this app. Bought it, experimented, got frustrated, persisted. Conclusion: not only does it do much more than the competition, but it does it faster. One can quibble about aesthetics (not me), but the clever ergonomic design makes ZoomNotes an absolute delight to use. The developer is extremely responsive and helpful.Version: 7.6.28

Almost perfectIn therms of features, there’s nothing to say! There is more than I could even think of! For the UI though, I think a little bit of work could be done..Version: 8.3.8

My most used appA really useful app. The new Calendar events are en excellent addition. Events which link back not only to a zoomnotes document, but to the exact location on a page within the document- brilliant! This continues to be my most used and useful app on my iPad. Update: Links within the app are working really well. I’m using them mostly to create my own index for bullet journaling..Version: 8.0.14

So Versatile AAA*It’s not as smooth or slick as some of the others, but therein lies the beauty of Zoom notes. Quirky enough to help inspire with the endless whiteboard zoom, and robust enough features make it a pleasure to use. Well done Zoom notes, thank you..Version: 8.3.1

Excellent program.An excellent program which always has something new to offer..Version: 8.0.2

Brilliant note taking appI just purchased an iPad Pro to take notes at meetings. I've used a variety of note-taking apps (e.g., Paper, Notepad, Notetaker Plus) and this app is by far the most powerful that I've used. There are several positives about this app: 1. Excellent drawing capabilities 2. Integrated text and drawing functionality 3. Sharing to a variety of cloud storage (e.g., iCloud, Dropbox) 4. Easily send results via e-mail 5. Support for Apple Pencil, thereby avoiding all the accidents associated with handprints and accidental lines The only negative is that you'll need to invest a couple of hours in learning how to use all the features. The available functionality is quite powerful, but you'll need to be willing to spend 2-3 hours learning all the tools. Once you do so, your notes will improve dramatically. Highly recommended. This app single-handedly justifies the purchase of the iPad Pro..Version: 7.0.6

Too much paddingNot sure what happened with the new update but the padding seems to be off. I have it set to 0 percent but there’s still a lot of space around the page where I can move around, and it sort of gets annoying when I just want to move straight down but I move horizontally while doing so. It’s only like this in landscape mode, portrait mode works fine..Version: 8.5.1

Impressive.Once you get used to using this app. you appreciate the effort that has gone into making something that has the power and flexibility to be of real value. It has everything I can think of that you might need to make notes and the more I use it the more addicted I become. Highly recommended. Well worth the money..Version: 7.6.20

Great app with the best use of symbolsI teach music, and since Covid, I now write out lessons for my students using this app. It works really well! What sets it above the rest is its use of symbols. Every notes app has the feature, but ZoomNotes let’s use very easily define your own symbols from anything you’ve created in the app. I can make a musical staff and save it as a symbol, and now plop it down in two clicks in any new document I create! The feature I would LOVE to see implemented is tagging. I have 100s of notes, some songs, some lesson plans, etc. I want to be able to tag each one, not just organize them into directories. So songs good for beginners don’t need to not show up in a search of rock or country songs. Tagging could solve that easily! UPDATE: Well that’s fantastic! After the developer response, I found the tagging features and I’m implementing them! What a great app!.Version: 8.5.4

So full featured, it can do anything you want from an app like this!ZoomNotes is amazing, it can do so much, I’m sure I’m only just scratching the surface in teens of making use of its capabilities. So far, anything I have wanted it to do, it’s been acne to do for me, it’s just a matter of jumping into the online communities fire a little guidance on how to get it done..Version: 8.8.26

Powerful, worth the learning curveI tried this app some years ago and found it too feature rich for my needs, and not very intuitive to figure things out on my own. Now that I've used Notability for quite some time (and I know it and its features/limitations very well), I find myself coming back to Zoomnotes. This time I actually went through the manual and read the whole thing while simultaneously putting into practise what I was reading. This app is so close to being a page layout dream! As a long time InDesign user and a more recent Affinity Designer user, the lack of these apps on the iPad has long been a frustration. With Zoomnotes I can finally have multi page documents AND layers! There's no comparison to Procreate's drawing and painting power here, but that's not what they were trying to do. There's some nice pressure sensitivity with the Apple pencil on some of the drawing tools, and I actually really like the fact that other tools have no pressure sensitivity at all; I've tried and failed to get Procreate to give me a standard calligraphy chisel nib that has a consistent thick/thin with a 45° angle and no pressure sensitivity, but it's right there in Zoomnotes- hooray! Sub pages are a great idea, and I love the almost infinite zoom. The app is still a bit buggy with unexpected things happening or spontaneously shifting from time to time, but I can see that the developer is responsive so I look forward to some great improvements in the near future..Version: 7.1.5

More useful and full-featured than GoodnotesThis app has everything you have ever wished that Goodnotes had: internal and external linking, infinite page option, more brushes, layers, drawing tools, ruler and protractor tools, free fully linked planner, integration with calendar and reminders, ability to customize your interface tools, a responsive developer, single low lifetime fee, and a dizzying number of options and choices for literally any kind of note taking or document markup task you may have. The sub pages feature has proven really useful as a way to add extra space to a page without sending you away from the subject. Great idea that can be used like “meta notes” on the page. Don’t be scared off by the complexity: it is absolutely worth delving into this app. If you love Goodnotes, you will love this more..Version: 8.8.17

Almost perfectAfter last update it is almost perfect.Version: 7.6.26

Love This AppThe best note app I’ve used for my digital planning. Support for this app is awesome as well. You can actually correspond with the developer on FB and have your concerns addressed. Updated regularly. As long as you don’t expect perfection you can count on the developer to do his best to keep the app running optimally while trying to stay in tune with Apple updates/upgrades. UPDATE: This app continues to improve and I have no plans to stop using it. So many useful tools so don’t let the learning curve you’ve heard about deter you. The app really isn’t that difficult to use. Any feature packed app will take some practice. UPDATE: Each update makes the app that much better. UPDATE: The development of this app continues to excel!!!.Version: 8.1.6

Amazing appBest journal app I have ever used. I have tried many and could never find one that had everything I needed or wanted. I wanted to merge several together just to get some of what I needed - I no longer need to wish for miracles anymore! It is all in this app, plus so much more. AND… on top of that it is always being improved and updated. It's worth it to pay for this as I now have planner peace @last! I love it!.Version: 8.6.0

Superior Note Taking AppThis is better than Goodnotes in so many ways! I was using Goodnotes to use my digital planner but it turned me off with the lack of customization. My favorite feature in Zoomnotes is the page turning animation! That particular feature adds that sweet touch of realism you don’t experience with other apps! Zoomnotes reminds me of Canva, Procreate and Goodnotes all in one. The biggest con with this app is that it’s very buggy and it can seem a bit clunky whereas Goodnotes feels like a smoother user experience. Think Goodnotes/Apple and Zoomnotes/Samsung. Overall, I enjoy this app immensely and can forgive the bugs and clunky nature because it’s such a robust application. In a future update I would love to see bugs resolved and to see the page turn animation being more useful via finger swipe instead of having go through multiple steps to do so with your pencil!.Version: 8.8.20

Excellent!!!!!This is the second review I’ve ever written for an app (and I’ve downloaded my fair share over the years), but I had to write this review. ZoomNotes is feature rich and worth the small amount of effort it takes to explore and learn how everything works. I’ve downloaded nearly every major note taking app in the AppStore and think this one is the best! This app does more than mimic writing on paper. It actually allows you to use all of the benefits of a tablet (zooming, scaling, rearranging notes and imported objects, shape recognition, sub-notes, image and video import, etc.) to create a truly unique writing/researching experience. Being able to import an entire PDF as a sub-note is amazing! This app is a joy to use, highly customizable, and allows me to research and take notes in a way that matches the way I think. If I had it in grad school, I’m pretty sure my thesis would have taken half as long! Big thanks to the developer(s)!!! Keep up the great work!!! Maybe you could add handwriting to text conversion? It’s certainly not critical, but it would be a killer feature that would make a truly amazing app that much more so..Version: 7.6.12

Complex but versatileThis is one of the most unique and versatile notetaking apps I’ve tried so far. The features offered are impressive, if just a little overwhelming at first. I love that I can create links to other pages, which is not available in many other note taking apps. The handwriting tool is surprisingly pleasing. The app has been mostly stable so far on my iPad Pro. My only gripe is that the UI is visually distracting and not very intuitive..Version: 8.0.2

Try it!Useful tool, well worth a look.Version: 8.8.12

Best app for Digital JournalingThis app is packed so full of features…multiple pen tools, editing, 3-d page turning to replicate real paper book, loads of paper types, templates, custom fonts, ability to add hyperlinks to any page any where! You can connect your icalendar and updated automatically…..I could sit here and keep naming features and not run out!! There is a bit of a learning curve but it is so easy and the developers are making improvements all the time and are great at listening to user feedback and implementing things to make it app even BETTER!! It is I guess primarily a note taking app, and I am sure it is great for that as well - ohhh the Apple pen is so intuitive with it…very pressure sensitive!! But so thankful it is so great for my use as well!!! Worth getting the full version!!.Version: 8.5.14

This is the only reason that I own an iPadZoomNotes is something that I used on the iPad provided by my school for teaching. As I started grad school back in January, I knew that I would need something to take notes in and purchased my own iPad so that I could use ZoomNotes with an active stylus (Adonis Note+). It has worked extremely well and made my note taking improve tremendously over my paper and pencil days as an undergrad in the early 2000s. My only complaint is that it doesn’t always recognize my stylus for full feature use (it has two programmable buttons that can be used for shortcuts when recognized), but I’m not sure if this is a defect of the app, the iPad, or my particular stylus..Version: 8.6.1

Excellent toolI use only a fraction of the tool's functions, but it's indispensable for my work. The infinite whiteboard plus the easily configured array of pen settings allows me to brainstorm to my heart's content. And the auto-backup feature means that I instantly have access to a zoomable PDF of my work on my MacBook. Add in the ability to draw a circle around text and then drag it to a new position on the page, plus the ability to easily change the color/thickness of the text, and you have the perfect tool for modifying those brainstorms later. I know there's a desktop version, but the auto-backup is so consistently good that I haven't had the need for it. And the constant stream of updates means things get better and better..Version: 8.2.8

I've no reason to rate it less.! By far the richest feature set for an app with an infinite whiteboard layout. Almost constant improvement for years now. Great app..Version: 6.4.16

Great Potential to be a stunnerI have used a lot of note type software over the years. Because I organise myself visually I need a software programme that has the ability to lay out with creative license. ZoomNotes has powerful options to do this. You can use Bluetooth connected pens (Apple Pencil, etc) to maximise your artistic skills. Layering is very powerful, especially being able to copy layers across different parts of your document. The developer seems very responsive and runs a up to date FB page to help newbies get up to speed. May it continue on the upward curve!.Version: 8.1.0

Insanely flexible, powerful Note taking app with a vast array of utilitiesSeems simple at first, but its onion-like layers keep revealing greater utility and features..Version: 8.8.34

Solid app, active devsEdited: Great app - devs really responsive; answered a question I posted in my first review almost immediately!.Version: 7.6.8

Excellent AppWould not be without this. Very happy to not be using paper..Version: 8.6.3


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