Freenotes®: AI Notes Taking
What is Freenotes®?
Freenotes is a note-taking app for iPad that combines handwriting, drawing and PDF annotation with AI features. The listing describes AI summaries of recordings and documents, chat with imported PDFs, and a study companion that checks handwritten notes. It also lists organization by projects or topics, handwriting search via OCR, and sync through iCloud and Google Drive.
Pricing. Freenotes®: AI Notes Taking is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Annotating and asking questions about PDF lecture slides
- Recording lectures or meetings and pulling out key points
- Organizing handwritten notes by course or project
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Why this app is in S tier
Freenotes® scores 95 out of 100: rating 93, rating count 90, App Store search rank 98, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Freenotes: Freedom to write, organize, and shine Transform your iPad into a powerful AI-driven digital notepad. Freenotes is an all-in-one workspace designed for students and professionals who want the natural feel of handwriting with the power of artificial intelligence. Whether you are annotating a complex PDF, planning your week, or recording a lecture, Freenotes helps you stay organized with seamless, free-form experience. AI Summary Quickly find key points and action items from long recordings or documents. AI Chat with PDF Ask questions directly to your imported files to get instant answers. AI Homework Helper Take a screenshot or upload a document (PDF or photo) to instantly get answers. AI Study Companion Clarify concepts, define terms, and check your handwritten notes for accuracy, turning passive review into active recall. Organize Notes Categorize and organize your notes by projects, courses, or topics, automating the organization of your note library. Quick Search via OCR Search through your handwritten scripts easily using accurate text recognition. PDF Annotation Highlight, underline, and add comments to documents with custom pen styles. Infinite Canvas Sketc
Compare in Note Taking
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 95 / 100 | 96 / 100 | 93 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.6 ★ |
| Ratings | 63.5K | 657K | 29.0K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.9 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.0 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.4 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 8d ago | 36d ago | 1d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free | Free |
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See all 39 ›Questions about Freenotes®
Does it work on iPhone or only iPad?
The listing describes Freenotes as a digital notepad for iPad. It does not state whether an iPhone version is available.
Can I use it with Apple Pencil?
Yes. The listing includes Apple Pencil Pro support, described as low-latency writing that feels like real paper.
Where is my data stored?
The listing says notebooks can be backed up with iCloud and Google Drive sync. Privacy Policy and Terms of Service links are provided in the listing.
Is Freenotes® free?
Freenotes® is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Freenotes® good for?
Freenotes® is built for annotating and asking questions about PDF lecture slides, recording lectures or meetings and pulling out key points, organizing handwritten notes by course or project. It sits in the note taking list on AppTierList.
Is Freenotes® worth it?
Freenotes® is S tier, ranked #5 of 40 note taking apps with a score of 95 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 63,537 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 4 apps rank above it.
How does Freenotes® compare to Notes?
Freenotes® is S tier at 95; Notes is S tier at 96. Notes ranks higher. Freenotes® is free to download, with in-app purchases, Notes is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Freenotes® updated?
Freenotes® was updated 8 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Note Taking
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 95 / 100
- Rank in list
- #5 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 63,537
- Recent reviews
- 2.9 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (8 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Good for
- Annotating and asking questions about PDF lecture slides, Recording lectures or meetings and pulling out key points, Organizing handwritten notes by course or project
- Requires
- iOS 15.5 or later
- Size
- 711 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 27
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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