ThoughtTrace: Brain Dump Notes
Handwritten Paper Journal Scan
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Think on paper, save digitally. ThoughtTrace is the ultimate brain dump companion. Time your focus, scan notes, and set reminders to reflect. 100% on-device privacy.
"Think analog, save digital."
ThoughtTrace is a seamless tool to digitally save and organize the deep thoughts you've written down with pen and paper.
Some ideas are only born when you freely move a pen across a blank sheet of paper, rather than typing on a keyboard.
ThoughtTrace maximizes this "handwritten thought process" and securely manages your notes afterward.
◆ 3 Core Features of ThoughtTrace ◆
1. "Intelligent Timer" for Deep Thinking
Place your iPhone or iPad on the corner of your desk and set the focus timer. Setting a time limit flips the switch in your brain to "just write."
2. "High-Quality Continuous Scan" for Handwritten Notes
Once you finish writing, simply point the app's camera.
It automatically detects document edges, removes hand shadows and wrinkles, and instantly converts your notes into crisp, highly legible black-and-white data.
You can also continuously scan multiple pages without closing the camera.
3. Reflect and Organize (Folders, Tags, PDF Export)
Beautifully organize your scanned notes using folders and tags. Look back on the trajectory of your thoughts through a chronological timeline.
You can also combine multiple notes and export them as a single PDF (*Pro feature).
◆ Privacy First ◆
All your ideas and notes are saved strictly on your device.
They are never sent to external servers, allowing you to write down your thoughts with complete peace of mind.
*The free version has a daily limit on the number of scans. Upgrade to the Pro version with a one-time purchase to unlock "Unlimited Saves," "No Ads," and the "PDF Export" feature.
Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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[Major Update: Crisp Scan Quality & Thought Flashback]
We’ve significantly enhanced your handwriting note and brain dump experience!
◆ What’s New
• Pro Scan Filters: Added "Ink Boost" to eliminate paper shadows with razor-sharp black ink, and "Blue Pen & Color" to keep pen colors vivid.
• Thought Flashback: Automatically rediscover past notes on your Logs tab like a time capsule. Never let your handwritten thoughts get buried.
• Thought Insights: Visualize your top thinking tags and reflective patterns.
• Smooth Batch Scan: Enjoy unlimited daily scanning with seamless local sorting.
• Global Localization: Fully localized across 13 major languages.
We are continuously improving as an indie developer. If you have any feedback or feature requests, feel free to reach out via Settings!
The developer, JUNICHI WATANABE, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Provider
- JUNICHI WATANABE
- Size
- 20.4 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 12 more
- English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Pro Plan (Lifetime) USD 4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 ThoughtTrace