Penultimate is a very intuitively designed note taking application for the iPad. With its iWork-esque interface and handy features, it’s a welcome addition to the selection of productivity applications currently available for the iPad.
When you first launch Penultimate, you’re presented with a carousel of notebooks for your filling. One of them is blank, and another is a tutorial on all the different things you can do in Penultimate. The tools you’re able to use are quite basic; a pen with varying thickness based on your speed, an eraser, and a clear page button. What makes this application different from the already available iPad note taking applications is the simplistic and easy to use interface.
Would I recommend this app to someone wanting a note taking and doodling application on their iPad? Yes, I would, as long as it’s understood that this is not an application for creating the next Picasso or for writing the next great novel.
What would I change? It would be nice to have a highlighter and the option of a different color pen, but this is still a great application in its current state.
iPad Integration [rating:3/5]
Usability [rating:4/5]
User Interface [rating:4.5/5]
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