Flexcil
PDF reader and handwriting notebook built around pen gestures
What is Flexcil?
Flexcil is a PDF reader and handwriting notes app for iPad, iPhone and Android aimed at students, with a browser-based web viewer alongside. Pen gestures highlight text and pull excerpts from a PDF into a notebook that sits over the document, and each excerpt stays linked to its source. The app is free to download, and Flexcil Standard, Premium and planner content are sold as in-app purchases.
Flexcil has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown. See every plan
Good for
- Students who study from PDF textbooks and lecture slides
- Readers who collect excerpts from several documents into one notebook
- K-12 schools, which can apply for free licenses
Worth knowing
- No pricing page is published. The US App Store lists Flexcil Standard at $9.99 and Premium at $8.99 without saying whether either is one-time or recurring.
- Native apps are offered for iOS and Android only. The browser version is titled Flexcil Web Viewer, and the terms describe it as a web viewer.
- Google Play's US listing shows only a range of $2.49 to $31.99 per item, so Android prices may differ from the App Store's.
- The free download carries advertising, and its feature limits are not stated on the site or the App Store listing.
Key features
- Pen gestures for PDF markup
- A pen gesture highlights or underlines text, and the same kind of gesture captures text or images from a PDF into a notebook in two steps.
- Notebook beside the document
- A handwritten notebook sits over the PDF so reading, annotating and note-taking share one screen, and a popup viewer shows a second source while writing.
- Reference links
- Content captured into a notebook is linked back to its place in the original document, which keeps material from several PDFs connected.
- PDF editing and page views
- Merges PDFs and edits pages, outlines and bookmarks, with single-page, 2-page and 4-page views for reading.
- Audio recording and note replay
- Recordings are synced with handwriting, so tapping a note plays back what was being said when it was written.
- Cloud sync and masking pen
- Handwritten notes sync automatically between tablet and phone. A masking pen hides content for memorization and counts correct and incorrect answers.
Flexcil pricing
- Starts at
- $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown
- Free plan
- Free to download on the App Store and Google Play, with advertising. The site and store listings do not say which features need Flexcil Standard or Premium.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | The free download, which the App Store notes contains advertising. Its limits are not listed on the site or the store listing. |
| Premium | $8.99billing basis not shown on the US App Store listing | Listed as an in-app purchase without a description. Flexcil's terms name Flexcil Premium as its paid service. |
| Flexcil Standard | $9.99billing basis not shown on the US App Store listing | Listed as an in-app purchase without a description of what it unlocks. |
| Bundles and planner content | $11.99 - $14.99per item on the US App Store; basis not shown | Standard or Premium bundled with planner or toolbar skin packs at $12.99 to $14.99, and planner content sold separately at $11.99 to $13.99. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Flexcil before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- EducationFree licenses for K-12 schools
K-12 schools can apply for free licenses with an institutional email domain. Flexcil says universities, private education and individual requests may not be granted them.
Stated on flexcil.com
How people rate the Flexcil app
4.4
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars75%
- 4 stars11%
- 3 stars4%
- 2 stars2%
- 1 star7%
408 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 9, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
Flexcil alternatives
- Flexcil vs Goodnotes
Free plan · from $11.99/yr
- Flexcil vs Notability
Free plan · from $14.99/yr
- Flexcil vs MarginNote
Free trial · from $12.99 one-time
- Flexcil vs LiquidText
Free plan · from $8.99/mo
- Flexcil vs Noteshelf
Free plan · from $7.99 one-time
Common questions
Is Flexcil free?
Flexcil has a free plan. Free to download on the App Store and Google Play, with advertising. The site and store listings do not say which features need Flexcil Standard or Premium. Paid plans start at $8.99 (Premium) or $9.99 (Flexcil Standard) on the US App Store; basis not shown.
How much does Flexcil cost?
Flexcil lists 4 plans. Free: $0. Premium: $8.99 billing basis not shown on the US App Store listing. Flexcil Standard: $9.99 billing basis not shown on the US App Store listing. Bundles and planner content: $11.99 - $14.99 per item on the US App Store; basis not shown. Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does Flexcil work on?
Flexcil is available on iOS and Android.
Does Flexcil offer any discounts?
Flexcil publicly lists the following: Free licenses for K-12 schools.
How is Flexcil rated?
Flexcil's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.4 out of 5 from 408 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 9, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Flexcil have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Flexcil is listed for iOS and Android.
Does Flexcil have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Flexcil is listed for iOS and Android.
Is Flexcil open source?
Flexcil is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does Flexcil integrate with?
Flexcil's listing names Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, iCloud, OneDrive, Google Classroom and Zoom. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Flexcil have a student discount?
Free licenses for K-12 schools. K-12 schools can apply for free licenses with an institutional email domain. Flexcil says universities, private education and individual requests may not be granted them.
Who makes Flexcil?
Flexcil is made by Flexcil Inc.
What are the alternatives to Flexcil?
The closest alternatives to Flexcil in our directory are Goodnotes, Notability, MarginNote, LiquidText and Noteshelf. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Flexcil.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.