Basics

What kind of app is Uni:Note?

It is a handwriting note app for iPad.
It is designed around writing with Apple Pencil and organizing notes by subject.

Which devices are supported?

iPad only.

Is Apple Pencil required?

Handwriting is designed for Apple Pencil.
Finger input is mainly used for scrolling and moving photos.

Do I need to log in or create an account?

No.

Notes and pages

Is a note title required?

No.
If you create a note with the title left blank, today’s date is used as the note name.

What is the title prompt shown when I first open a new subject?

It is the title of the first note.
If you leave it blank and choose OK or Start Writing, today’s date becomes the title.

If you go back without confirming anything, the in-progress first note is not kept.

What can I choose when I create a subject?

You can choose the following:

  • Subject name
  • paper style
  • Paper Color (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0)
  • cover color

Can I separate notes within the same subject?

Yes.
You can add one from New Note in Note List.

How are new pages added?

When you start writing on the last page, the next page is added automatically.

Can I delete a page?

Yes.
You can delete it by pressing and holding the target page in Pages.

However, if a note has only one page, the page itself is kept and only its content is cleared.

Can I protect a note?

Yes.
When you choose Protect in Note List, the note becomes read-only. You can also require biometrics to remove protection.

Can I rename a subject?

Not at this time.
Note titles can be changed from Note List.

What can be restored from Trash?

Subjects and notes shown in the note list.
Trash groups deleted items by subject, and tapping a subject shows the notes inside it.

Even if a subject is deleted, you can restore the whole subject or restore only individual notes.
Deleted pages do not go to Trash and are removed immediately.

Photos and PDFs

Can I insert photos?

Yes.
You can insert photos one at a time with Attach Photo. After inserting, you can move or resize them, and double-tap to Lock Photo or Unlock Photo.

Can I attach a photo as a document?

Yes.
Choose Attach Photo as Document from More to pick a photo from Camera or Library, adjust it in the correction UI, and place it on the page as a document.

Can I insert PDFs?

Yes.
Choose Attach PDF from More and place one page from a PDF file onto the page you are currently viewing.

If the page already has a PDF, the app asks whether you want to replace it.

Can I export PDFs?

Yes.
Choose Export PDF from More and export This Note Only or the entire subject as PDF.

Study Support

What is Memorization Feature?

Turn on Memorization Feature in Settings > Memorization to use Memory Tools on the note screen.

  • Hide parts with Memory Marker
  • Remove them with Memory Marker Eraser
  • Use the eye button to open or close the memorization mask

Can I edit while the memorization mask is closed?

No.
Editing is disabled while the memorization mask is closed.

How do I use Problem Solver Assistant? (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0)

This feature is in preparation and planned for v2.4.0.
First turn on Problem Solver Assistant (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0) in Settings > Study Support.
Then choose Problem Solver Assistant (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0) from the floating toolbar on the note screen, circle the problem with a closed outline, and tap Solve.

It supports formula questions and short questions inside PDFs or images. Long reading comprehension, open-ended writing, and diagram-heavy questions are not supported.

Can I create practice sets? (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0)

This feature is in preparation and planned for v2.4.0.
Yes.
Choose Create Practice Set (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0) from More.

  • Use Choose Pages to select the range
  • Start with Create Practice Set (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0)
  • Review candidates with Add and Reject
  • Save with Save Practice Set

After saving, you can continue from Review now. To revisit them later, open the practice sets listed under each subject on the Home bookshelf. You can also delete practice sets by long-pressing them on Home, but deleted sets do not go to Trash and cannot be restored.

Data and storage

Where is my data stored?

Inside the app on your device.

Is automatic sync available?

Not at this time.
If needed, use Settings > Backup.

Is backup available?

Yes.
In Settings > Backup, you can use:

  • Update Easy Backup (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0)
  • Restore from Easy Backup (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0)
  • Export Backup
  • Restore from File

Easy Backup (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0) is the iCloud-based save and restore option. File-based backup remains available as well.

Can I use the app immediately after restoring?

After restoring, close the app once and open it again.
The next launch will show the shelf.

Settings

What settings are available?

You can mainly change the following:

  • Default Template
  • Open Previous Notebook
  • Memorization Feature
  • Problem Solver Assistant (In Preparation / planned for v2.4.0)
  • Subject Name (Subject / Notebook / Group / Category)
  • Require Biometrics to Remove Protection
  • Left-Handed Mode
  • Header / Footer
  • PDF Export Background
  • Language

Can I change the subject label?

Yes.
In Settings, under Subject Name, you can choose Subject / Notebook / Group / Category.

What can I change in Left-Handed Mode?

You can adjust the initial toolbar position, the red margin line position on ruled paper, and the PDF insertion position.

Where can I open the How to Use page?

Open Settings > Support > How to Use.