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I used to use the iPhone notes app and Google Docs to write notes and other things down. I looked at the app screenshots and the overall rating of this app and decided to download it. I thought it wouldn't be as good, but it even seemed to exceed my expectations. I loved the layout of this app. The notepad lines added to the realism of this app. It felt like I was writing notes down in a notepad rather than merely typing them down digitally. The pastel colors were also something I liked as well. In my experience, it was very intuitive and easy to use. I had no problems with anything at all. I'd absolutely recommend this to anyone who needs it! I even think it's one of the best writing apps I've ever used!

I can't always speak so I use this to communicate. The number 1 reason I use this over apple notes and bear is the user interface; everything interactable is at the TOP and stays there. That means I can put my phone on guided access and disable that part of the screen, so no one can go through my photos. It's also nice how the text size can be changed by zooming in and out, which makes it easy for other people to adjust it however they need. Another thing I appreciate is that the aesthetic is customisable for free. Mine looks just like a notepad and that's lovely, and also after some messing around I set it up so you can't really tell what part of the screen is greyed out when guided access is set. That way I don't have to deal with dramatic Karens going "YOU DON't TRUST ME??" unless they try something. My one nitpicky complaint is the font selection. It would be nice if I could get a classier font like Times New Roman.

I do love most things about this app; however the thing that is keeping me from getting the paid version is that there is no quick way to jump to a certain letter. Other apps have the alphabet along the right side and you touch the letter to take you to words starting with that letter. That saves a lot of scrolling as I have many notes. If that feature is added, I will give 5 stars and get the paid version! 2/1/16- Took rating down from 4 to 2 stars. Since one of the updates to my phone, the lines are all screwed up and I waited months for you to fix it. Finally did and it's some better but still not like it was. It is quite disconcerting when the writing is through the lines and all over the place. Also since the last update, ads are now full page whenever you go out of a note; I always switch between numerous notes and having to wait while an unwanted ad plays is REALLY ANNOYING. I didn't mind the banner ads near as much. I would buy the paid version if these things were fixed but as it stands, I am looking for a better notepad.