Note taking app handwriting on iPad, synced to Mac and iPhone
Note taking app handwriting letting you write by hand with Apple Pencil on iPad - Scribble converts it to text instantly, and the note syncs to your Mac and iPhone without any extra steps.
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Write by hand with Apple Pencil and Scribble
iPadOS Scribble works directly inside TaskNote in Safari. Pick up your Apple Pencil, write anywhere in the note field, and iPadOS converts your handwriting to typed text on the spot - no separate drawing canvas, no export step.
- Works in Safari on iPad out of the box
- Handwriting converted to text by iPadOS Scribble
- No extra app or setup required
- Works with Apple Pencil 1st and 2nd gen
Handwritten on iPad, readable on Mac
Once Scribble converts your handwriting, it is a regular note - synced to your MacBook in seconds. Switch from iPad to Mac mid-thought and keep writing from where you left off. No AirDrop, no email to yourself.
- Real-time sync across iPad and Mac
- Continue editing on Mac after writing on iPad
- No cables, no AirDrop needed
- Works with any MacBook or iMac browser
Check your notes on iPhone anywhere
Your iPad handwriting session is on your iPhone too. Pull it out in a meeting, on the go, or away from your desk - your notes are there, fully readable and editable, exactly as you wrote them.
- iPhone syncs the same notes as iPad and Mac
- Read and edit on the go
- Offline access - no connection needed to read
- Add quick typed notes on iPhone, refine on iPad
Handwritten notes that stay private and encrypted
Every note - whether typed or written with Apple Pencil - is encrypted end-to-end on your device before reaching our servers. What you write stays yours. Even TaskNote cannot read it.
- AES-256 encryption, zero-knowledge
- Encrypted before leaving your device
- No ads, no data selling
- Even TaskNote cannot read your notes
One app across your Apple devices
Write by hand on iPad, read on Mac, check on iPhone. Everything in sync, nothing to set up.
Frequently asked questions
Does TaskNote support handwriting on iPad?
Yes. On iPad with Apple Pencil, iPadOS Scribble converts your handwriting to text automatically as you write inside any TaskNote note field. No extra setup needed - just pick up your Pencil and start writing.
Do I need Apple Pencil to use handwriting in TaskNote?
Apple Pencil gives the best handwriting experience through Scribble. You can also use your finger with the iPadOS handwriting keyboard as an alternative.
Will my handwritten notes sync to my Mac and iPhone?
Yes. Once Scribble converts your handwriting to text, the note syncs to all your devices in real time. Write on iPad, read and edit on Mac or iPhone immediately.
Are my handwritten notes encrypted?
Yes. All notes in TaskNote are encrypted end-to-end on your device before reaching our servers. Your handwritten content is as private as everything else you store in TaskNote.
Is TaskNote free?
Yes. The free plan includes unlimited notes, handwriting via Scribble, encryption, cross-device sync, tasks, and reminders. No credit card required.
Do I need to install an app on iPad?
No. TaskNote runs in Safari on iPad - no App Store download needed. Open the browser, sign in, and your notes are there. You can also add it to your home screen via Share - Add to Home Screen for quick access.
Pick up your Pencil, start writing
Free note taking app that works with Apple Pencil on iPad - syncs to Mac and iPhone, encrypted, no install needed.
Free forever · No credit card · Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android