Notetaking apps for the iPad: iNapkin 2 Review

(Note: Also check the list of iPad apps for taking notes and writing that I've reviewed so far.)

iNAPKIN 2 | iTunes link | Website

Last updated: Apr. 27, 2010 - Version: 2.0.3

Size: 2.4 MB | Price $2.99

Developer: David Lukas

This newer version is big improvement over the first that I tried. The basic theme, as you might have guessed, is paper napkin note-taking. The default background image (768 x 1024) is a folded napkin, but you can switch to a yellow notepad if you prefer. Orientation can be locked, and you can rename your napkin note to anything you'd like.

Export options include saving to your photo album and e-mail. When saved to the album, the image includes the background image.

What I liked:

Easy to use interface.

I know it's corny, but I did like the background napkin graphic! 

Font size can be easily changed.

Pen line width can be easily changed, and there's also a choice of ink colours.

You can use the pinch gesture to pan and zoom.

You can have more than one text block per note. You can also resize each text block and move it around independent from the others. You can also drop text blocks on top of the images you've drawn.

On my wishlist:

Would be nice to change the font.

What I'd use this for:

Because the background image is included, this would be a fun way to send an informal note / ideas to someone, especially if you're including a doodle.

Great brainstorming/doodle pad.

What I wouldn't use this for:

Text that I want to use in another application. Whether you e-mail the note or save it to the photo album, only the image is saved, not the separate text.

iNAPKIN 2 - iTunes store link