Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is made and published by Steadfast Innovation, LLC. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Steadfast Innovation, LLC. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Steadfast Innovation, LLC and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopular- Rating on Google Play
- 3.85
- 33,700 ratings
- Installs
- 13 million
- Last updated
- September 30, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 22.8 MB
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is popular, with 13 million installs. Users are divided: 3.9 stars from 33,700 ratings. Its best ranking is #47 in Top Grossing, Productivity in Poland.
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Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs for Android
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Store listing
By Steadfast Innovation, LLC, from Google Play“Take handwritten notes for class, work, or fun! Easily markup PDFs and share…”
Description by Steadfast Innovation, LLC Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
✨ Key Features:
• ✍️ Natural Writing: Seamlessly write with a pen and erase with your finger on active pen enabled devices like Samsung devices with S Pen. Use your finger or capacitive stylus on other devices.
• ⚡ Low Latency Ink: Enjoy a seamless and responsive writing experience with support for low latency ink¹.
• 🔒 Private: Notes are stored on your device and are completely private. No account or sign-in required. Backup your notes to your desired location.
• 📝 PDF Markup: Easily annotate PDFs, fill out forms, edit/grade papers, and sign documents.
• 🧰 Versatile Tools: Use any color pen or highlighter, import images, draw shapes, and add typed text.
• 📁 Organize: Select, copy/paste, and move content between pages and notes. Place notes in folders to stay organized.
• 📊 Presentations: Turn your device into a virtual whiteboard and cast your notes to a TV/projector.
• 📤 Export: Export notes as PDFs, images, or Squid Note format and share or store in the cloud.
• 💰 Save: Reduce stationery costs and replace paper notebooks with Squid for eco-friendly note-taking!
🏆 Awards/Recognition:
• 🌟 Featured App and Editors' Choice in Google Play
• 📈 Category Honorable Mention for Productivity in the Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen App Challenge
• 🎉 Popular Choice Award in the Dual Screen App Challenge
👑 Squid Premium:
• Premium paper backgrounds: math, engineering, music, sports, planning, & more
• Import and markup PDFs
• Additional tools: highlighter, true eraser, shapes, text
• Backup/restore and bulk export notes as PDFs to Google Drive, Dropbox, or Box
🛠️ Base Features:
• Vector graphics engine keeps your notes beautiful at any zoom level and on any device
• Various paper backgrounds (blank, ruled, graph) and sizes (infinite, letter, A4)
• Erase entire letters or words quickly with the stroke eraser
• Undo/redo, select, move, and resize
• Change color and weight of selected items
• Cut, copy, and paste items between notes
• Two-finger scroll, pinch-to-zoom, and double tap for quick zoom
• Sort and organize notes and folders
• Import, crop, and resize images
• Export notes to PDF, PNG, JPEG, or Squid Note format
• Share notes via email, Google Drive, Evernote, etc.
• Multi-Window support (take notes while watching a video)
• Shortcuts to create new notes or open folders
• Dark theme
🎓 Google Workspace for Education customers can purchase Squid Premium in bulk at https://squidnotes.com/edu
🐞 If you encounter any bugs, please email us at help@squid.app with a description.
💡 We would love to hear your feedback or feature requests at https://idea.squidnotes.com
¹Low latency ink is available now on Chromebooks and coming soon to Android devices.
🎯 Increase your productivity and unleash your creativity with digital handwritten notes. 👉 Try Squid for FREE today!
Recent changes:
Squid is over 10 years old! We’ve been working hard on some big updates, which we've coined "Squid10". Squid10 is not yet fully featured and is available via opt-in to get your feedback and make improvements. Just tap "Try Squid10" and be sure to send us your feedback!
Latest Highlights
• Improved app startup reliability
• Fixed bulk exports when names contain consecutive periods
• Under-the-hood compatibility improvements
• Misc bug fixes and improvements
Full changelog: http://goo.gl/EsAlNK
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 36
- App size
- 22.8 MB
- Needs Android
- 5.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 4.6.1-GP
- Launched
- August 2012
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 230 thousand
- Per day
- 7.6 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 10+ million
- Launched
- August 2012
Installs over time
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs has been installed 13 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 7.6 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #47
- Chart
- Top Grossing
- Productivity
- Country
- Poland
Google Play Rankings for Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Germany | Productivity | Top Grossing |
| 47 | Poland | Productivity | Top Grossing |
| 48 | Spain | Productivity | Top Grossing |
| 100 | Japan | Productivity | Top Grossing |
| 51 | Italy | Productivity | Top Grossing |
| 84 | Turkey | Productivity | Top Grossing |
| 87 | Mexico | Productivity | Top Grossing |
| 102 | Brazil | Productivity | Top Grossing |
| 104 | South Korea | Productivity | Top Grossing |
| 115 | United Kingdom | Productivity | Top Grossing |
Ranking history in Germany
About the app and developer
About Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is a productivity app developed by Steadfast Innovation, LLC.
Install Statistics
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs has been installed 13 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 230 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 productivity apps.
User Ratings
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is rated 3.85 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 34 thousand ratings.
App Information
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 22.80 MB. The latest version available is 4.6.1-GP. The last update was on September 30, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since August 2012.
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Frequently asked questions about Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs
Is Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs free?
Yes. Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is free on Google Play.
Is Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs still available?
Yes. Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 30, 2026.
Does Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs as containing ads.
What Android version does Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs require?
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs runs on Android 5.0 and higher.
How large is Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs?
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs is 22.80 MB.
Is Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs been installed?
Google Play lists 10,000,000+ installs for Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs.
How do people rate Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs?
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs scores 3.85 out of 5 stars, from 33,700 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs?
Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs was developed by Steadfast Innovation, LLC. It is listed in the productivity category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Squid: Take Notes, Markup PDFs?
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