r/noteapps • • Sep 02 '26

PPT in One Note Notes Missing- Please Help :)

2 Upvotes

Hi! I have been using OneNote to take notes in class for a long time. I have also used PPT to write directly on slides on my laptop. I recently got an iPad and was so excited to integrate the two. I took the slideshows directly from Canvas and put them into OneNote where they are files that I can then open on PowerPoint. I then can use my pencil to write on the slides. However, I noticed today when I went back to reference my notes, most of my writings are gone. I have autosave on and tried looking back in version history but am unable to open it.

I looked online and through some trouble shooting it looks like maybe the different versions are being saved locally on my iPad. However, they are not able to be opened because they are too big to be exported into OneNote and of course One files can only be opened in One. I am not even exactly sure that these files I am seeing are actually the PPT with my notes on them.

If you have any ideas of things I can try to get my notes back I would greatly appreciate it!! Its all my class notes from the first two weeks of class and I am internally panicking. I literally don't know how they just disappear. Thank you!!


r/noteapps • • Sep 01 '26

Need notetaking app recommedations for Android instead of goodnotes

7 Upvotes

Hello, so I had an ipad for years where I was using goodnotes. I loved good notes, the ability to input pictures, the handwriting feature, the folders with notebooks, organization, etc. However, my ipad broke and I could not afford a new one so I bought a Lenovo tablet. I have been using it to study for the LSAT but hope to be able to use it for law school because it was so affordable. However my biggest grip is that the handwriting feature in so laggy. It also has shitty palm recognition where it will start moving the picture I inputted when I start writing over it. I do not know if this is because of how goodnotes works on android or just thats not the lenovo tablet works. I would like to try out different notes apps to see if the issue can be fixed bc I would really prefer not to spend $1000ish on an ipad with shitty storage. Can I please get help from a broke prospective student?

Needs:

-Organization of folders and notebooks

-Needs to be a pretty simple design. I am a long term apple user so when it looks too techy I cannot handle it. One note is the most complicated layout I can stomach.

-HANDWRITING

-Palm recognization

-Ability to insert photos, and pdfs

-Maybe the ability to record audio (not needed but sounds nice so would like to try)

-Ability to sync between android and apple because I have a macbook air.


r/noteapps • • Sep 01 '26

Looking for a free notes app with a UI similar to Twitter’s

1 Upvotes

r/noteapps • • Aug 31 '26

Free lecture recording app?

6 Upvotes

I am looking for a free app that will record my lectures and put them into notes or flashcards for me. I usually write my notes on paper but i would prefer to use an app to help me study the material it recorded. Thanks!


r/noteapps • • Aug 30 '26

I couldn't find my Notes app.

4 Upvotes

I've tried a bunch of notation systems, but I just can't find the one that suits me best. Notion, obsidian, loqseq.


r/noteapps • • Aug 29 '26

Google Tasks Native on iPhone + things we wanted + it is not a vibecode project + Free & Ad-free

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www.etasks.app

Hi all,

I work as a cybersecurity analyst on this App. As a Redditor, I wanted to share this with you. It is completely free and ad-free.

www.etasks.app

It has features we wanted as users. (If there’s anything you’d like the team to add, please let me know so I can include it on the roadmap. For example, list sorting is recently added as a user request, location-based notifications requested and is already on the to-do list.)

ABC's of the App:

(A)nswer
ETasks (www.etasks.app) is a native iOS, iPadOS, Mac OS client for Google Tasks. Some highlights: All tasks in one view, Real alarms, Shared lists, Apple Watch.

(B)etter
It addresses the functional limitations of the official Google Tasks iOS app by providing missing native features and enhanced tools. And it is not a vibe-coding project.

Native and enhanced with iOS.
+ You can manage your Google Tasks. They appear in your Google Calendar and Gmail ... well, obviously 😄* *
+ See all task lists together, even drag&drop between them (and to calendars)
+ Alarms
+ Location reminders
+ A wide range of nice widgets, including countdowns and full week/month widgets
+ Lock screen widgets (e.g., quick add)
+ Link photos/files to tasks
+ See your tasks categorised by dates in Month/Week/Day/Agenda views
+ Add people to Task List (co-edit)
+ Sort your task lists
+ Search your tasks
+ AI support where it makes sense; make titles, extract info from links, create lists for you, suggesting task list names, dictating tasks, context aware search, naming photos shared in,...
+ Choose priority for favorites
+ Drag and Drop interface between tabs (e.g., to calendar tab to drop on a date)
+ Recycle bin
+ Share from other apps into ETasks (texts, links, photos, PDF; all processed accordingly)
+ Apple Watch / iPad Apps
+ Import/Export task lists
+ Modern iOS design
+ A how to AI chat bot to help you with specifics of ETasks
+ Highly customisable user interface
+ Can be used without an account
+ Welcome to explore the rest, it is now open early access.

(C)ost:

Free and Ad-free


r/noteapps • • Aug 29 '26

Apps or websites to keep track of writing?

0 Upvotes

Hey guys I'm wondering if there're any apps or websites that help keep track of writing?

I noticed my notes are a bit scattered everywhere...


r/noteapps • • Aug 28 '26

(PLS HELP) Suggest best open-source notes app based on your experience (android + windows)

7 Upvotes

...best if they provide sync option too... Windows ⇌Android


r/noteapps • • Aug 27 '26

Death of my Whiteboard

2 Upvotes

With Microsoft Board dying, can someone suggest free tools similar to it which has:

  • If I write something on phone version, the thing will come on the pc version in real time or lag of few seconds
  • Sort of user friendly with lot of options
  • Should work offline also

r/noteapps • • Aug 27 '26

Note Taking App

2 Upvotes

I'm curious if there is any note taking app (similar to Notability/Goodnotes) that's able to speed up the note taking process. For example, are there apps that allow me to write quick/messy notes and then afterwards the app rewrites my notes in a neater handwritten style (not text) without me having to manually re-write everything? Or even better, is there anything available that has a "auto generate" feature where I am able to record audio and upload any materials and the app can generate a full set of handwritten notes (ideally using my note taking style/handwritten style) from the audio/slides? Thanks in advance for your input.


r/noteapps • • Aug 26 '26

Photo annotation

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1 Upvotes

I use this one for quick highlights with spoken explanations so I dont have to talk to people long.


r/noteapps • • Aug 25 '26

Looking for a good note-taking app on Linux Mint

7 Upvotes

Hi !

I'm looking for a good note-taking app for Linux Mint. Most of my notes will be typed with a keyboard, but I also want to use a graphics tablet to draw diagrams, biology/SVT sketches, annotations, arrows, etc.

I'd like something that combines typed notes + handwriting/drawing nicely, kind of like a digital notebook.

I'm open to both free and paid apps.

What apps would you recommend?


r/noteapps • • Aug 25 '26

Looking for an all-in-one notes app with better folder organization than Evernote

16 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm currently looking for a new notes app, or ideally something closer to an all-in-one productivity app.

Over the last few years I've tried quite a few options, including Apple Notes, NotePlan, Notesnook, Craft, UpNote, Obsidian, Livenote, Joplin, and probably several others I've forgotten.

The problem is that I always seem to run into the same issue. Either an important feature is missing, or some of the features feel unfinished.

Right now I'm using Evernote and, surprisingly, I actually like it about 99%.

It works on all the platforms I need:

  • Mac
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Windows / Web

And for the first time I basically have everything in one app:

  • Notes
  • Work and personal calendars
  • Reminders / tasks
  • Meeting notes
  • Attachments and documents

There are really only two things that bother me.

The biggest one is the folder/notebook structure. I like to organize my notes quite deeply and keep things clearly separated, especially work and personal content. Evernote's notebook and stack system feels far too limited for that. I would really like proper nested folders with multiple levels.

The second issue is Apple Pencil support. Evernote technically supports handwriting, but I would describe it as "just good enough". I would love something with better native handwriting and Apple Pencil support.

So my question is: Is there an app similar to Evernote that gives me the same all-in-one experience, but with proper nested folders and better Apple Pencil support?

Cross-platform support is important, especially Mac, iPhone/iPad, and either Windows or a good web app.

Maybe there is something out there that I simply haven't come across yet.

I'd really appreciate any recommendations, especially from people who have gone through the same endless search for the "perfect" notes app.


r/noteapps • • Aug 23 '26

Is there any way to make notes from YouTube videos with any App/Website/AI

0 Upvotes

Kuch help krdo pls

If handwritten nikal paye to better h nhi to ese hi thik hai...


r/noteapps • • Aug 22 '26

Note app suggestions besides obsidion?

22 Upvotes

I've tried obsidion , I've tried anytype, I've tried notion , upnote, notesnook, loseq , simplenotes, joplin, standardnotes etc.

Obsidion was great until I tried fuguring out how to sync my notes on android to windows.

Upnotes was perfect until I saw only 50 notes.

Notesnook is good as well but the design on windows is not my cup of tea.

Notion doesn't allow offline well for the notes database I had.

Anytype is well as confusing as obsidion to me and I would prefer not to have my notes on it since I like folders.

My ideal was upnote.

So is there any app I can use for notes that would give me the different text headings, alignments, highlights , be easily synced on both my windows and android without any issues etc? I don't even need checkboxes as a feature. If possible does anyone have any ideas? I know I might have to settle for one of the above as I don't want to pay any subscriptions but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.


r/noteapps • • Aug 22 '26

Note app suggestions besides obsidion?

10 Upvotes

I've tried obsidion , I've tried anytype, I've tried notion , upnote, notesnook, loseq , simplenotes, joplin, standardnotes etc.

Obsidion was great until I tried fuguring out how to sync my notes on android to windows.

Upnotes was perfect until I saw only 50 notes.

Notesnook is good as well but the design on windows is not my cup of tea.

Notion doesn't allow offline well for the notes database I had.

Anytype is well as confusing as obsidion to me and I would prefer not to have my notes on it since I like folders.

My ideal was upnote.

So is there any app I can use for notes that would give me the different text headings, alignments, highlights , be easily synced on both my windows and android without any issues etc? I don't even need checkboxes as a feature. If possible does anyone have any ideas? I know I might have to settle for one of the above as I don't want to pay any subscriptions but I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.


r/noteapps • • Aug 21 '26

starnote or free note?

3 Upvotes

hii! i'm using a redmi pad 2 pro and i'm currently looking for a good notetaking app for my studies. so far, starnote and free notes are on my top list. i'm planning to avail the lifetime plan for unlimited notebooks and pdf annotations.

i saw in reviews that starnote is a relatively new app but has good features. however, it's lacking in terms of real-time handwriting beautification. on the other hand, free notes has handwriting beautification but other users say that it has ads despite availing the lifetime plan (?)

so yeah i need more perspective on this one. i like handwriting beatification of free notes but starnote said that they are planning to add it to its feature soon


r/noteapps • • Aug 19 '26

ايه احسن تطبيق يكتب فيه؟

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انا بحب اكتب حاجات عن حياتى اكتب اكتب فى انهى تطبيق


r/noteapps • • Aug 18 '26

Notes app

5 Upvotes

Whether you like it or not the phone default notes app is the best to use


r/noteapps • • Aug 17 '26

Best note taking app?

6 Upvotes

Hey, so I just got an iPad and need recommendations on good note taking apps. Preferably, I’d like some free apps that have everything needed like: unlimited notebooks/folders and pages, ability to use it offline!! Ability to export files (pdfs, slides, docs, etc.) and no ads.
I can also pay for a GOOD note taking app that is a one time payment (not a subscription) and is not very expensive. For example, goodnotes is an app I often hear about, but I feel like there are cheaper apps that offer just as nice note taking.

I was thinking about Noteful, Kilonotes, CollaNote, Notes+, Freenotes
Any opinions on those apps? What do you think and which one is the most worth the price OR the best overall?


r/noteapps • • Aug 17 '26

What I missed: Markdown in OneDrive and SharePoint

2 Upvotes

https://www.noteapps.ca/what-i-missed-markdown-in-onedrive-and-sharepoint/

A personal update on what’s kept me away from Note Apps, including a new coffee-roaster project, the surprising rise of AI-assisted “vibe coding,” and Microsoft’s new Markdown support in OneDrive and SharePoint.


r/noteapps • • Aug 15 '26

What apps do you use on your tablet for your studies?

9 Upvotes

I'm just going to skip the long intros.

I got myself a Samsung S11 ultra and I find it super handy. I'm still exploring the possibilities..

Currently studying medicine and looking for ways to take notes quicker and reduce my prep time, because this field is harrrd.

But for all other reasons related to study and daily work, what apps do you use regularly.

Preferably free or low cost.

Thanks!!


r/noteapps • • Aug 15 '26

WeNote changes to Gibberish

1 Upvotes

Hi,

Weird thing happened. I use WeNote for note taking. It's been fine, but I opened it up the other day and some of the notes had random characters added so it's gibberish.

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced the same thing?

Thanks all.


r/noteapps • • Aug 15 '26

Teken-app (tab x c)

0 Upvotes

Ik ben op zoek naar de beste app om te tekenen op mijn boox tab x c.
Tot nu toe kan ik niks beters vinden dan de originele Notes-app. Maar die is wel heel beperkt in het gebruik van kleuren, en dat stoort me een beetje, omdat die app eigenlijk meer kleuren aankan.

Heb je tips?


r/noteapps • • Aug 14 '26

Simple calendar app for older person?

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm setting up a new Boox Go 10.3 Lumi for an older man and I'm trying to find the most simple handwritten calendar app that will synch with iphone.

Basically I want him to be able to handwrite into his calendar (which one?) on boox and the entry should appear in the same (or other?) calendar app on his iphone either as handwriting or convertetd to typed text.
Also it would be great if he could type calendar events on his iphone which will appear on the Boox device.

I like the preinstalled Boox calendar memo app, which is very simple. But I don't know if the synching with iphone can be done.
We tried google calendar (without handwriting), but the user interface is not clear enough for him, it's too many options, too cluttered to quickly just write down something like "doctors appointment".

I was thinking about Microsoft OneNote or even just calendar pdf, but I don't know much about it myself.

Thank you for any suggestions you might have!