Noteshelf 3 4+

Better than Goodnotes, Notability, and others

I have used EVERY Single note app out there. Trust me. Goodnotes, Notability, Noteshelf, Zinnia, Nebo, Noteful… etc. Noteshelf isn’t perfect, but it is the closest thing to it. Best pencil and natural handwriting experience, (seriously, I don’t know how Goodnotes devs sleep at night with the chicken scratch their app produces no matter what) - and the most versatile options to add things. The only improvements I could ask for would be better consistent loading of many bookmarks (I sometimes have to reload which takes all of 5 seconds for them to all show up) and I personally would prefer the color choices for the pencil UI to be tucked away anywhere other than a floating window that annoys me. Oh, and the widget could use improvement both in selecting which notebook and the image showing up in said widget. That’s literally it. Those three minor issues are the only issues I have compared to my litany of frustrations with other apps that I won’t waste time listing here… (looking at YOU Notability with your inability to apply multiple templates per 1 note STILL??). But really. Thank you Noteshelf people. Your app is literally my second brain, my journals, all my notes, my diaries, and inseparable from my daily routine. Please keep being awesome.

개발자 답변 ,

Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re glad Noteshelf feels closest to perfect for you, especially with handwriting and versatility. Your feedback on bookmarks, pencil color UI, and widgets is very helpful. We’ll share it with our team for future improvements. We truly appreciate your support.

Prefer Noteshelf 2

I’ve been using Noteshelf 3 for about 2 weeks now. I use it primarily for work. I had no migration issues from Noteshelf 2 as opposed to other users and the instructions were relatively easy. I even had a question regarding a feature and customer service responded within a few days therefore, my experiences are much better than several other reviewers. I simply prefer Noteshelf 2 to Noteshelf 3 for a couple of simple things that I’m sure they can fix. 1) I can no longer name my bookmarks. I use Noteshelf like a regular book and I do a lot of reading along with note taking. When I use bookmarks, I name them so I can easily look them up. Noteshelf got me through two Master’s degree’s with this feature. 2) Selecting pages: I used to be able to move/re-arrange multiple pages simultaneously. I am no longer able to do that which takes up much more time. 3) I’m unable to touch the 4 squares in the corner, view multiple pages simultaneously (more than 3 or 4), and quickly find the page I am looking for, as I can in Noteshelf 2. Noteshelf 3 added some features like AI, but at a cost of taking away some very simple and useful features. I’ve been using Noteshelf since the original and will now have to consider alternatives as one day I’m sure Noteshelf 2 will all-of-a-sudden stop working with a future update. It was good while it lasted. I’ll keep using if these features are added.

A Great Notebook App!

I’ve used the Noteshelf apps for years and they are my absolute fave as a professional writer. It’s easy to set up new notebooks, categorize them by use or need, switch pens and highlighters (a must for anyone who loves color coding), and create brilliant notes that can be accessed with an internet connection. It’s also my absolutely favorite way to read PDFs or review text, making highlighting and note-taking straightforward, simple, and searchable. I’m lucky enough to have neat enough handwriting that I can find almost anything between the bookmark and search features.

The only feature I miss from previous versions is the ability to shrink the pens/highlighter menu to a dot, so it wouldn’t get in the way of writing, but it’s a small thing compared to a vastly improved lasso that makes turning my handwritten notes into a typed draft so easy that my job barely feels like work (when I’m not torturing myself over a blank page, lol). When anyone I know gets an iPad, this is the first app I recommend. Absolutely awesome, and the best app for my work and life.

개발자 답변 ,

We're thrilled to hear that Noteshelf 3 has been such a valuable tool for your professional writing needs. Your detailed feedback truly highlights the app's versatility and efficiency. We appreciate your loyalty and recommendation to others & thank you for being a part of the Noteshelf community. Noted your request internally for reducing the floating mini toolbar to a dot! We will consider this for future!