Flow: Note Taking & Sketchbook
rating aligns with reviewsA beautiful drawing and handwriting app for iPad with an analog feel for pen pressure. The eraser freezes and fails to erase until the app is restarted. Pages periodically disappear. Needs greater stability for serious work.
41real score
4.14store star
7,197ratings
About the rating
Reviews are specific: artists and teachers describe specific tools, scenarios, and bugs. High storeAvg=4.14 vs pct5=69 and textAvg=1.96: a worrying gap. Many reviews were written right after install before the user could do anything. No inflation signs. Just a very negative real base.
A mismatch is an analytical signal, not proof that the rating was manipulated.
Strengths
What users love
- The feel of analog tools is reproduced more accurately than in most competitors. An infinite canvas with no page breaks is convenient for diagrams and maps. Quick switching of custom pens via a side panel.
Weak spots
What users hate
- The eraser freezes and does not erase until the app is restarted. Pages sometimes disappear and only reappear when switching from another device. Cross-device sync between iPhone and iPad has failed for several users.
Who it is for
Artists and math teachers on iPad Pro with Apple Pencil who are willing to pay a subscription and tolerate instability.
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