OpenNotes: Notes & PDF Markup

Simple handwritten notes

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

A no-bloat notes app for handwriting, PDFs, folders, and local-first privacy. OpenNotes is a simple, free, open-source notes app built for handwriting, PDFs, and focused organization. Create notebooks, import PDFs, write with Apple Pencil, add images or text, organize notes into folders, and export your work when you need it. OpenNotes is local-first and privacy focused. There are no accounts, no analytics, no tracking, no cloud sync, and your notes never leave your device unless you choose to export or share them.

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The developer, Mark Miller, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

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    Size
    • 43.6 MB
    Category
    • Productivity
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Provider
    BuilderPro LLC
    • BuilderPro LLC has not identified itself as a trader for this app. If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, consumer rights do not apply to agreements between you and the provider.
    Copyright
    • © 2026 BuilderPro LLC