Handwritten notes.
Actually private.
Native handwriting on iPad and Android with pen-grade latency. Encrypted on your device before sync. Your notes, your rules โ sync where you choose, or not at all.
Features
Built for people who think with a pen.
Private by design. Cross-platform from day one. Annotations that anchor to your text, not your pixels.
End-to-end encrypted
AES-256-GCM with Argon2id key derivation. Your notes are encrypted on-device before sync. Our servers store ciphertext. We couldn't read them if we tried.
EPUB annotations that survive font changes
Draw on any page, change the font size, rotate your device โ your notes stay anchored to the text, not the pixels. PDFs too, obviously.
Sync to wherever you want
iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV, S3, or our own NoteSam Cloud. Eight providers, or none at all. Your storage, your rules.
- WebDAV
- S3
Native on both platforms
Not one app shoehorned onto both platforms. Swift + PencilKit on iPad, Kotlin + Canvas on Android. Same notebooks, same strokes, platform-native feel.
Templates built by the community
Lined, grid, dot, planner, Cornell, music staff โ ship with ten, and a community marketplace where you can share your own. No Etsy middleman.
AI that respects your notebook
Summarize handwritten pages into text, turn study notes into flashcards, search across every notebook. All opt-in, never required.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the free plan forever?
Yes. The free plan is free forever with unlimited notebooks and pages. It includes small ads in the library and settings screens.
Does one subscription work on all my devices?
Yes. One Pro subscription works across all your devices โ iPad, Android tablet, and web. Sign in with the same account everywhere.
How does cloud sync work?
With Pro, your notes sync across devices with end-to-end encryption. Choose from 6 providers: NoteSam Cloud, iCloud, Google Drive, WebDAV, Nextcloud, or S3.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Subscriptions are managed through the App Store or Google Play. Cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date.
What happens to my notes if I downgrade?
Your notes stay on your device. Cloud sync stops but you don't lose any data.
Pricing
Choose your plan
Start free, upgrade when you are ready. Cancel anytime.
NoteSam vs GoodNotes
| Feature | GoodNotes | NoteSam |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Pencil-tier latencyvs GoodNotes: iPad only | iPad only | iPad + Android |
| Android nativevs GoodNotes: Web wrapper, rewrite catching up | Web wrapper, rewrite catching up | Built native from day 1 |
| Pricevs GoodNotes: $9.99 one-time per platform | $9.99 one-time per platform | $2.99/mo โ all platforms |
| E2E encryption + user-owned syncvs GoodNotes: โ | โ | 7 providers |
Free
Everything you need to take notes โ no limits
- 500 MB App Sync cloud storage
- Unlimited notebooks & pages
- PDF import & annotation
- 10 built-in templates
- Basic handwriting tools
- PNG export
- Contains ads
Pro
No ads, sync, AI, and premium tools
- Everything in Free, plus:
- 20 GB App Sync cloud storage
- No ads
- Cloud sync (7 providers)
- EPUB import & annotation
- AI features (summarize, flashcards)
- PDF & SVG export
- All templates + marketplace
- Advanced brushes & themes
Save with an annual Pro subscription at $19.99/year (save ~44%)
View full pricing detailsโYour notes deserve better than a cloud you don't control.
Download NoteSam for free. No account required. Your notes stay on your device until you decide otherwise.