Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader

Name: Flexcil Note & Good PDF Reader
Rating: 4.5 (341 reviews)
Author: Flexcil Inc.

Viewer, Editor, Notes, Planner

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

341 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Flexcil Inc.
Language

EN
+ 14 More
Size

182.2
MB

Flexcil: The world’s ultimate iOS note-taking app Loved by Apple Editors - Editor's Choice, App of the Day, Note-taking on the next level, College Life, Apple Pencil Enhanced, New Apps We Love, Noteworthy Apps & Game, Productivity Boost for teachers Whether you’re taking notes, bullet journaling, reading documents, or editing pages from textbooks ー use Flexcil! It’s the #1 note-taking tool for any Apple device. Simply highlight by pen gestures and capture images and text on the study-note by pen gestures! Save time transcribing summaries by gestures on study-note with your Apple pencil. ALL IN ONE NOTE TAKING • Edit PDF pages • Annotate almost anything • Endless pen colors, sizes, and fonts • Seamlessly highlight and underline text with GESTURE • Summarize and organize your thoughts, texts and notes • Instantly open any PDF for reading and studying • Zoom to read small text • Organize and manage your books AND notes EASY AND INTUITIVE • Drag and paste text flawlessly • Add text and annotate with ease • Smooth Image selection • Reading and pen gesture mode - FLEXCIL EXCLUSIVE • Search the dictionary for any definitions you need • Improved the tiring, old-fashioned way of writing which results in wrist/palm pain BULLET JOURNAL & TAKE BETTER NOTES • Easily create bullet journal pages • Hundreds of colors and pen stroke sizes • Colorful covers & templates • Endless creativity ー perfect for artists, hobbyists, or anyone that wants to make studying more fun • Proven to boost productivity & happiness RECORD & PLAYBACK AUDIO • Record everything you hear whenever you take class notes or writing meeting notes • Replay audio recording and review what you wrote during the class or in the meeting • Tab on your note and hear what was said at the moment MULTITASK • Use Flexcil while other apps are open - take notes during lectures! • Edit 2 PDFs at once • Advanced viewing: full screen view, vertical scroll, 4-page view, and so much more COMPATIBLE WITH: • Zoom • Google Classroom • Google Drive • Dropbox • Box • iCloud • Notes • Digital textbooks • ebooks • PDFs and more! APPLE PENCIL • Simulate real-life note-taking by using your Apple Pencil - easy to use for all ages • Guaranteed ZERO touch malfunctions • Support Apple pencil 2nd generation & double tap Plus, enjoy these NEW FEATURES! • Cloud sync: Access your notes from anywhere, and seamlessly sync across devices. • Masking pen: Enhance your annotations with precision using the masking pen. Take your note-taking to the next level with Flexcil. Download the most comprehensive, easy to use, and innovative study tool on the App Store today! * Support: https://support.flexcil.com * Website: https://www.flexcil.com * Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/flexcil * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flexcil * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjro4WpiFnxqKxAXQmASNwg [Access Permission Guide] • Storage (Photos and Videos): Used for adding images to documents in Flexcil, accessing PDF files, purchasing and downloading store content. • Music and Audio: Used for voice recording features, purchasing and downloading store content. • Microphone: Used for voice recording. • Camera: Used for taking pictures when adding photos. • Notifications: Used to display important notification content.

Ratings & Reviews

4.5

out of 5

341 Ratings

Add iCloud sync
06/16/2022

niqueSoSweet
Love this app for the ability to view 2-4 pages at a time (very helpful for viewing PowerPoint slides), the updated highlight features to add multiple colors to not only the highlight, but pens as well. The only missing thing that continues to boggle my mind as to why it has not already happened as multiple other note taking apps have been able to accomplish this successfully, is the iCloud sync across devices. I am so tired and it’s very frustrating to have to remember which device I took notes on instead of me being able to use whatever device I want and be able to access my most recent up to date set of notes. I shouldn’t have to backup my notebook and then recover it on another device. This is why I have not fully transitioned to using Flexcil for my needs. Developers, please fix this sooner rather than later. Thank you.
Add iCloud sync
06/16/2022

niqueSoSweet

Love this app for the ability to view 2-4 pages at a time (very helpful for viewing PowerPoint slides), the updated highlight features to add multiple colors to not only the highlight, but pens as well. The only missing thing that continues to boggle my mind as to why it has not already happened as multiple other note taking apps have been able to accomplish this successfully, is the iCloud sync across devices. I am so tired and it’s very frustrating to have to remember which device I took notes on instead of me being able to use whatever device I want and be able to access my most recent up to date set of notes. I shouldn’t have to backup my notebook and then recover it on another device. This is why I have not fully transitioned to using Flexcil for my needs. Developers, please fix this sooner rather than later. Thank you.
APP crashes on iPad Pro 5th Generation
07/16/2023

Sean_YCH
I am currently experiencing a significant issue with the app on my 5th generation iPad Pro. After launching the app, it consistently crashes after about 20 seconds of usage. I reported this problem back in May, but it has remained unresolved for over two months. Initially, I had hoped that it would be resolved with time, but it is disheartening that despite the issue being identified, no improvements or fixes have been implemented for over two months. This situation is incredibly frustrating as I have stored university lecture materials for over a year, and now I cannot even transfer the backups without the app crashing every 20 seconds, rendering it completely unusable. I have no choice but to purchase a different app for the upcoming semester and wait for this app to be fixed. While this app is genuinely excellent, the critical drawback and the company's silence as a consequence of patiently waiting make it imperative for those who have important data or materials to consider using a different app. Moreover, since I cannot retrieve my backed-up data, there is nothing I can do personally to resolve this issue. This entire situation is incredibly disappointing, and I strongly encourage individuals who have important files, documents, or future references to opt for an alternative app.

Developer Response
We're very sorry for any inconvenience caused. I have to say it is very hard to resolve the issue if we can't reproduce the issue you are experiencing. I'd like to request you to check the following guide and send the data so that we can take a look and figure our the cause of the problem? https://support.flexcil.com/hc/en-us/articles/6559065087769
APP crashes on iPad Pro 5th Generation
07/16/2023

Sean_YCH

I am currently experiencing a significant issue with the app on my 5th generation iPad Pro. After launching the app, it consistently crashes after about 20 seconds of usage. I reported this problem back in May, but it has remained unresolved for over two months. Initially, I had hoped that it would be resolved with time, but it is disheartening that despite the issue being identified, no improvements or fixes have been implemented for over two months. This situation is incredibly frustrating as I have stored university lecture materials for over a year, and now I cannot even transfer the backups without the app crashing every 20 seconds, rendering it completely unusable. I have no choice but to purchase a different app for the upcoming semester and wait for this app to be fixed. While this app is genuinely excellent, the critical drawback and the company's silence as a consequence of patiently waiting make it imperative for those who have important data or materials to consider using a different app. Moreover, since I cannot retrieve my backed-up data, there is nothing I can do personally to resolve this issue. This entire situation is incredibly disappointing, and I strongly encourage individuals who have important files, documents, or future references to opt for an alternative app.
Developer Response 07/31/2023
We're very sorry for any inconvenience caused. I have to say it is very hard to resolve the issue if we can't reproduce the issue you are experiencing. I'd like to request you to check the following guide and send the data so that we can take a look and figure our the cause of the problem? https://support.flexcil.com/hc/en-us/articles/6559065087769
Love and hate with this app. Giving up
09/07/2023

bayeslearner
I revisit the app’s updates every couple of months, hoping for significant improvements, but they have yet to materialize. My own learning philosophy, which appears to be somewhat mirrored in the app’s design, involves two phases: Phase 1 is focused on active reading with annotations, while Phase 2 concentrates on organizing and managing knowledge through excerpts, which are kept in a separate note. Despite its potential, the app falls short in several key areas: •Confusing Selection Mode: The app offers various gestures for text selection and highlighting, but none are reliably effective. •Inefficient Annotation Mode: Users must constantly toggle between modes to annotate a document directly. •Lack of iCloud Sync and Mac App: Despite its longevity, the app still doesn’t support iCloud syncing or offer a Mac version. •No Option for Original PDF Storage: The app lacks a feature to store original copies of PDF files. As for the separate note for excerpts: •Ill-Designed Note Window: The pop-up draft/note window seems like a good idea but lacks careful implementation. It needs features such as docking to a margin, adjustable transparency, or resizable dimensions.

Developer Response
Hello, This is Flexcil.Thank you for the wonderful review.We will keep working on enhancements to ensure you continue to have a positive experience.From Flexcil Team.
Love and hate with this app. Giving up
09/07/2023

bayeslearner

I revisit the app’s updates every couple of months, hoping for significant improvements, but they have yet to materialize. My own learning philosophy, which appears to be somewhat mirrored in the app’s design, involves two phases: Phase 1 is focused on active reading with annotations, while Phase 2 concentrates on organizing and managing knowledge through excerpts, which are kept in a separate note. Despite its potential, the app falls short in several key areas: •Confusing Selection Mode: The app offers various gestures for text selection and highlighting, but none are reliably effective. •Inefficient Annotation Mode: Users must constantly toggle between modes to annotate a document directly. •Lack of iCloud Sync and Mac App: Despite its longevity, the app still doesn’t support iCloud syncing or offer a Mac version. •No Option for Original PDF Storage: The app lacks a feature to store original copies of PDF files. As for the separate note for excerpts: •Ill-Designed Note Window: The pop-up draft/note window seems like a good idea but lacks careful implementation. It needs features such as docking to a margin, adjustable transparency, or resizable dimensions.
Developer Response 11/08/2023
Hello, This is Flexcil.Thank you for the wonderful review.We will keep working on enhancements to ensure you continue to have a positive experience.From Flexcil Team.
Great app after reviewing the help section, needs to allow pasting from clip board
02/23/2024

Felix Cortez
I downloaded this today and like it a lot. Reviewing the help section is a must to learn how to use between the Apple Pencil and finger gestures. That two gripes I have is that you can’t paste hyperlinks from the clipboard. For instance, if I want to paste a link to a video that’s relevant to the section or my notes, I’d like to be able to paste the link next to the content, but the app won’t detect a long press, even when doing so in a rested text box.Second, the dictionary doesn’t include. Lot of technical term, and it isn’t a great UX to lunch Safari to search online. It would be a lot cleaner if a window opened in the application, and searched Wikipedia for you; then you could add the Wikipedia article to your notes (leading back to my first issue).
Great app after reviewing the help section, needs to allow pasting from clip board
02/23/2024

Felix Cortez

I downloaded this today and like it a lot. Reviewing the help section is a must to learn how to use between the Apple Pencil and finger gestures. That two gripes I have is that you can’t paste hyperlinks from the clipboard. For instance, if I want to paste a link to a video that’s relevant to the section or my notes, I’d like to be able to paste the link next to the content, but the app won’t detect a long press, even when doing so in a rested text box.Second, the dictionary doesn’t include. Lot of technical term, and it isn’t a great UX to lunch Safari to search online. It would be a lot cleaner if a window opened in the application, and searched Wikipedia for you; then you could add the Wikipedia article to your notes (leading back to my first issue).

[Improvement] Added related guidance for Trash, Web Viewer uploads, and others [Bug Fix] Fixed a crash issue when running the app on certain devices [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue with pen thickness information when importing pen data into a PDF

Version 1.5.12

4d ago

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