CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup

Name: CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup
Rating: 4.7 (13472 reviews)
Author: Zauberberg Lab Company Limited

25+ Pens to Take Better Notes

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

13K Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Zauberberg Lab Company Limited
Language

EN
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Size

211.5
MB

CollaNote: Powerful note-taking app packed with a wide range of tools. Note-taking, PDF markup, digital planning, and flashcards - all in one place! BUILT FOR APPLE PENCIL WITH AN ENHANCED WRITING EXPERIENCE: - 25+ different pens and brushes to transform your notes into artwork. - Handwriting stabilizer for beautiful, smooth writing. - Enjoy a calming ASMR note-taking experience. - Infinite Arc Menu available for both Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil Gen 2. IMPORT, MARK-UP, AND EXPORT PDF: - Import and mark up PDFs, PPTs, DOCs, and Images effortlessly. - In-built scanner to digitize your physical documents. - Export notes to PDF and share with ease. POWERFUL TOOLS: - Translation tool to learn new languages, supporting over 90 languages. - Create flashcards with audio and images, or use our extensive library. - Beautiful Planners for tracking tasks, deadlines, and schedules. - Record and sync audio directly within your notes. UNLIMITED PAPERS AND NOTEBOOKS: - Unlimited paper with versatile grids/lines and 150+ colorful templates. - Keep all your notes organized and easily accessible from anywhere. - Automatically back up to iCloud and sync across iOS devices. - Smart Dark Mode for optimal visibility in any lighting. - Password protection for ultimate note security. AI POWERED: - Built-in AI Calculator for complex calculations. - AI drawing tools for perfect shapes. - Get intelligent writing and note-taking assistance. - Generate unique stickers with AI. ENGAGING CREATIVE COMMUNITY: - Join the Public Room to connect with creators worldwide. - Real-time collaboration function (unlimited participants). CollaNote's journey began with a student at Hamburg University, who now leads a dedicated team of individuals devoted to delivering the finest digital paper experience. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our users for their unwavering support since the early days of CollaNote. Download CollaNote now to discover even more surprises!

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

13K Ratings

Used to be better
10/21/2024
strawberryFiend
I thought this app was good until a recent update… I loved all the features, but now when I double tap my Apple Pencil it doesn’t automatically switch to my eraser and instead of brings up random features that I might want to switch to, but I don’t. I just want to have the same Apple Pencil functionality as I do in other Apple apps. Also, the update, moved the undo button into a weird little side panel that always disappear disappears, and it’s very inconvenient to have to tap the panel and then open it up and then press undo instead of having the undo button at the top like it used to be. I wish that I could just have the setting where double tap my pencil will allow to switch between eraser and the utensil I was just using. I think this is better than the auto switch feature, that just switches me back to my old utensil after I tap on the eraser. But I would prefer to just be able to switch between pencil and eraser by double tapping my pencil instead. This is a lot more helpful for people who take notes and erase often because it is faster. Other than that, I love the app. I hope the developers will take this into account and make an update where we can choose what double tapping our pencil will do and put the undo button back to where it was before :) this is the only reason I read it four stars, but if these functions are implemented, I think the app will be more user-friendly and I will rate it at five :))UPDATE: saw that the developers responded :)

Developer Response
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We're glad to hear that you love many features of CollaNote. We completely understand your preference for quickly switching between the eraser and your current tool with a double-tapIf you prefer the double tap to eraser, you can totally change in back in the setting. Here is how:Click on the three-line button at the top left, and enter the tag "gesture". You will see there are three options under the Apple Pencil Double Tap section which are "Disable", "Switch Tool" and "Arc Menu". Please choose "Switch Tool" in this case. Have a great day!Nguyen from CollaNote
Used to be better
10/21/2024
strawberryFiend

I thought this app was good until a recent update… I loved all the features, but now when I double tap my Apple Pencil it doesn’t automatically switch to my eraser and instead of brings up random features that I might want to switch to, but I don’t. I just want to have the same Apple Pencil functionality as I do in other Apple apps. Also, the update, moved the undo button into a weird little side panel that always disappear disappears, and it’s very inconvenient to have to tap the panel and then open it up and then press undo instead of having the undo button at the top like it used to be. I wish that I could just have the setting where double tap my pencil will allow to switch between eraser and the utensil I was just using. I think this is better than the auto switch feature, that just switches me back to my old utensil after I tap on the eraser. But I would prefer to just be able to switch between pencil and eraser by double tapping my pencil instead. This is a lot more helpful for people who take notes and erase often because it is faster. Other than that, I love the app. I hope the developers will take this into account and make an update where we can choose what double tapping our pencil will do and put the undo button back to where it was before :) this is the only reason I read it four stars, but if these functions are implemented, I think the app will be more user-friendly and I will rate it at five :))UPDATE: saw that the developers responded :)
Developer Response 10/21/2024
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We're glad to hear that you love many features of CollaNote. We completely understand your preference for quickly switching between the eraser and your current tool with a double-tapIf you prefer the double tap to eraser, you can totally change in back in the setting. Here is how:Click on the three-line button at the top left, and enter the tag "gesture". You will see there are three options under the Apple Pencil Double Tap section which are "Disable", "Switch Tool" and "Arc Menu". Please choose "Switch Tool" in this case. Have a great day!Nguyen from CollaNote
Sooo close to perfect, it gets all five stars!
09/03/2024
Tamanzi
I had recently been trying a whole bunch of note-taking apps and they all fall short in one way or another. One of them was CollaNote, which I also dismissed as I found the interface kind of clunky and too cutesy for my taste. However, as a visual note-taker — lots of pen color-changes, and highlights, arrows, etc. — I was happy to try it again when I received a CollaNote 3.0 notification somewhere. Wow. Just wow. Interface is totally cleaned up. There’s an arc menu for quick access to color-changes, pen widths, highlights, etc! Still a bit clunky, but it’s WAY better than it used to be. There’s lots of paper choices, and templates. Folder covers are customizable. The filing mechanism is a bit strange for cloud storage/sync which lives alongside “on the iPad” storage. Took a bit to figure that out. The handwriting recognition and execution is also a bit clunky and could use some work — and the scratch-out to erase function is a little too slow, but holy cow, this really does check all the boxes. Sooo many pens (although I am really missing Apple’s flat-edge, fixed angle calligraphy nib here), ability to set up to ten pens in a quick-access sidebar across all notebooks, is really stellar. I am not really an AI person, so I haven’t tried the AI functions beyond a simple look-up for text and the image generation was just awful (a request for a smiley face gave one result — a smiling female anime type character). But as a work in progress, I was more than happy to upgrade to paid version, and look forward to great updates in the future. Thank you!

Developer Response
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that CollaNote 3.0 has made such a positive impression, especially with the new arc menu and the cleaned-up interface. We understand that there are still some areas that could use improvement, like the handwriting recognition and the scratch-out erase function, and we’re definitely working on those.As for the AI-generated images, we're always refining this feature to make it more user-friendly and accurate, so stay tuned for updates. We really appreciate that you’ve upgraded to the paid version and your support means a lot to us. And yes, there are many more updates to come where we’ll continue to implement user feedback and make the app even better! Thanks again for your thoughtful review 😊
Sooo close to perfect, it gets all five stars!
09/03/2024
Tamanzi

I had recently been trying a whole bunch of note-taking apps and they all fall short in one way or another. One of them was CollaNote, which I also dismissed as I found the interface kind of clunky and too cutesy for my taste. However, as a visual note-taker — lots of pen color-changes, and highlights, arrows, etc. — I was happy to try it again when I received a CollaNote 3.0 notification somewhere. Wow. Just wow. Interface is totally cleaned up. There’s an arc menu for quick access to color-changes, pen widths, highlights, etc! Still a bit clunky, but it’s WAY better than it used to be. There’s lots of paper choices, and templates. Folder covers are customizable. The filing mechanism is a bit strange for cloud storage/sync which lives alongside “on the iPad” storage. Took a bit to figure that out. The handwriting recognition and execution is also a bit clunky and could use some work — and the scratch-out to erase function is a little too slow, but holy cow, this really does check all the boxes. Sooo many pens (although I am really missing Apple’s flat-edge, fixed angle calligraphy nib here), ability to set up to ten pens in a quick-access sidebar across all notebooks, is really stellar. I am not really an AI person, so I haven’t tried the AI functions beyond a simple look-up for text and the image generation was just awful (a request for a smiley face gave one result — a smiling female anime type character). But as a work in progress, I was more than happy to upgrade to paid version, and look forward to great updates in the future. Thank you!
Developer Response 09/06/2024
Thank you so much for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that CollaNote 3.0 has made such a positive impression, especially with the new arc menu and the cleaned-up interface. We understand that there are still some areas that could use improvement, like the handwriting recognition and the scratch-out erase function, and we’re definitely working on those.As for the AI-generated images, we're always refining this feature to make it more user-friendly and accurate, so stay tuned for updates. We really appreciate that you’ve upgraded to the paid version and your support means a lot to us. And yes, there are many more updates to come where we’ll continue to implement user feedback and make the app even better! Thanks again for your thoughtful review 😊
Occasional bugs
09/12/2023
Mezmorizing
I have been using this app for about 3 weeks now, (since the start of the semester) and for the most part, it has worked great. However, I have noticed that since paying for premium, I have had a few issues. This could be due to the fact that I have been using it so much, in which case I may need to find another app that can handle my personal usage requirements. (Or take more breaks) When moving large chunks of text or drawing, sometimes the note or app will crash. Worse, it will sometimes delete things entirely, which is especially problematic when taking notes in a live lecture. I also have recently experienced this odd phenomenon where a line of ink will appear on the page usually disrupting text or images, and will not be erased. (In the note preview, there isn't a line, but for some reason the line is still on the page despite attempts to erase, and rebooting both the app and iPad.) This could indicate possible issues with the stability tool for the pen? But I’m not sure. Other than these mild issues, the app is really easy to use with an enjoyable user interface, and I would recommend it if you're not going to be regularly spending more than 4 hours at a time with no breaks on it. While yes, more app stability would be nice, it’s just important to keep in mind that this review is coming from a senior college student who is taking notes on readings/lectures/research most hours of the day every day of the week, so my usage is possibly above an “average” user’s usage.

Developer Response
Thank you for sharing your experience and highlighting these occasional issues. It's essential to report such bugs so our team can work on improving the app's stability. We appreciate your feedback, and we're here to assist you with any concerns you may have. Please consider sending a bug report through the app to help us address these issues effectively.
Occasional bugs
09/12/2023
Mezmorizing

I have been using this app for about 3 weeks now, (since the start of the semester) and for the most part, it has worked great. However, I have noticed that since paying for premium, I have had a few issues. This could be due to the fact that I have been using it so much, in which case I may need to find another app that can handle my personal usage requirements. (Or take more breaks) When moving large chunks of text or drawing, sometimes the note or app will crash. Worse, it will sometimes delete things entirely, which is especially problematic when taking notes in a live lecture. I also have recently experienced this odd phenomenon where a line of ink will appear on the page usually disrupting text or images, and will not be erased. (In the note preview, there isn't a line, but for some reason the line is still on the page despite attempts to erase, and rebooting both the app and iPad.) This could indicate possible issues with the stability tool for the pen? But I’m not sure. Other than these mild issues, the app is really easy to use with an enjoyable user interface, and I would recommend it if you're not going to be regularly spending more than 4 hours at a time with no breaks on it. While yes, more app stability would be nice, it’s just important to keep in mind that this review is coming from a senior college student who is taking notes on readings/lectures/research most hours of the day every day of the week, so my usage is possibly above an “average” user’s usage.
Developer Response 09/14/2023
Thank you for sharing your experience and highlighting these occasional issues. It's essential to report such bugs so our team can work on improving the app's stability. We appreciate your feedback, and we're here to assist you with any concerns you may have. Please consider sending a bug report through the app to help us address these issues effectively.
Best note taking experience
04/30/2023
Woowoowoowooooo
I don’t like to leave reviews. But this app truly provides the best features for both handwritten and typed notes so much so that I want to thank the developer with a monetary donation. Not sure where to do that yet, though. You can really tell that the person who developed this app did so with students in mind—there are so many useful, convenient features that make note-taking and studying very easy, and all of it is FREE, which is one of the biggest factors that makes this app even more underrated. I’m actually surprised it doesn’t have more reviews, but I’m so glad I found it. I usually take non-digital handwritten notes, but as a masters student, it’s easier to erase, re-write, and upload everything as a PDF. There are a ton of little details that make life as a student easier. You have to take a small amount of time to go through the different features and customize certain things, but that’s part of the reason I love it. Once I set everything up, it’s so quick to change the font, size, color, utensil-type, page background and it soon becomes part of your motor memory. I encourage everyone to utilize this note-taking app, especially if you rely on hand-written notes. Please keep up the good work, man! We really appreciate all the hard work you’ve put into continually improving this app.
Best note taking experience
04/30/2023
Woowoowoowooooo

I don’t like to leave reviews. But this app truly provides the best features for both handwritten and typed notes so much so that I want to thank the developer with a monetary donation. Not sure where to do that yet, though. You can really tell that the person who developed this app did so with students in mind—there are so many useful, convenient features that make note-taking and studying very easy, and all of it is FREE, which is one of the biggest factors that makes this app even more underrated. I’m actually surprised it doesn’t have more reviews, but I’m so glad I found it. I usually take non-digital handwritten notes, but as a masters student, it’s easier to erase, re-write, and upload everything as a PDF. There are a ton of little details that make life as a student easier. You have to take a small amount of time to go through the different features and customize certain things, but that’s part of the reason I love it. Once I set everything up, it’s so quick to change the font, size, color, utensil-type, page background and it soon becomes part of your motor memory. I encourage everyone to utilize this note-taking app, especially if you rely on hand-written notes. Please keep up the good work, man! We really appreciate all the hard work you’ve put into continually improving this app.

CollaNote 4.3.0 — Power up your new semester! Start the semester ahead of the curve — CollaNote 4.3.0 brings powerful new tools built for students. HELP EACH OTHER LEARN: COMMUNITY NOTES Don't start the semester alone. Explore the community map and see what students around you are studying — from classmates across the street to learners around the world. Have notes worth passing on? Share them with the CollaNote Team. Our staff prepares each one and publishes the notes that will genuinely help other students, so everything you find in the Community comes from us. YOUR PERSONAL MATH TUTOR: STEP-BY-STEP SOLVING Write down a math problem, and the handwriting calculator doesn't just give you the answer — it walks you through the solution, step by step. Understand every lesson from day one, instead of falling behind. TRAIN FOR TEST DAY: EXAM CALCULATOR MODE The new Emulator mode turns CollaNote into the classic calculator you're allowed to bring into the exam room. Practice all semester with the exact same buttons and workflow you'll have on test day — no surprises when it counts. AND MORE FOR THE NEW SEMESTER - New Back to School pens to make your notes shine - Export your note as images to share with friends - Redesigned Export and Print screens - Many bug fixes and stability improvements - Support iOS 27 with resizable screen Good luck this semester — CollaNote has your back!

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Compatibility: Requires iOS 18.6 or later.

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