# Flexcil

> PDF reader and handwriting notebook built around pen gestures

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.

- **Category:** Note-Taking Apps
- **Made by:** Flexcil Inc.
- **Website:** https://www.flexcil.com
- **Runs on:** iOS, Android
- **Facts last checked:** Oct 9, 2026

## Pricing

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.

- **Pricing model:** Free plan
- **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 | $8.99 billing 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 | $9.99 billing 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 - $14.99 per 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 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flexcil-note-good-pdf-reader/id1531466462 on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Flexcil before buying.

## Ways to pay less

- **Free licenses for K-12 schools** (Education): 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. Source: https://www.flexcil.com/education/

## 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.

## 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.

## What people say

- **App Store rating of the iPhone and iPad app:** 4.4 out of 5 from 408 ratings in the United States, read Oct 9, 2026. This is the store's rating of the app, not a score from ToolGPA. Source: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1531466462

## Works with

Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, iCloud, OneDrive, Google Classroom, Zoom

**Tags:** Notes, Templates

## Alternatives

- [Goodnotes](https://toolgpa.com/tools/goodnotes): Handwritten notes, PDF markup and whiteboards with an AI assistant. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/flexcil-vs-goodnotes)
- [Notability](https://toolgpa.com/tools/notability): Handwritten notes with synced audio, transcripts and AI study tools. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/flexcil-vs-notability)
- [MarginNote](https://toolgpa.com/tools/marginnote): Study reader that turns highlights into mind maps and cards. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/flexcil-vs-marginnote)
- [LiquidText](https://toolgpa.com/tools/liquidtext): Document review workspace that links excerpts to notes. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/flexcil-vs-liquidtext)
- [Noteshelf](https://toolgpa.com/tools/noteshelf): Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation for stylus devices. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/flexcil-vs-noteshelf)

## Sources

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026:

- https://www.flexcil.com/
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flexcil-note-good-pdf-reader/id1531466462
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flexcil.flexcilnote&hl=en_US&gl=US
- https://www.flexcil.com/education/
- https://www.flexcil.com/terms-of-use-2/
- https://www.flexcil.com/company-policy-payment-and-refund-policy/
- https://web.flexcil.com/

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