LiquidText Reviews

“My fav for PDF review and note taking

Pros

I find this app adaptive and incredibly easy to use. It has been a game changer for my note taking and reviewing large PDF documents.

Cons

I find it great to use and review on my iPad but I do not love the results when I print things out.

“Works flawlessly

Pros

My note taking experience has been good, especially since it works well with imported documents, making editing easy. It includes powerful features for PDF editing, note-making, book reading, and managing multiple documents at once. I have noticed it getting better over time with new features being added and I have not faced any bugs yet. The experience feels very smooth and fluid.

Cons

The multiple plans available can be a bit confusing for me. It would be helpful if they offered a free 7 or 15 day trial to explore all the features before deciding which plan to choose.

“Has all the necessary features

Pros

I really appreciate that it contains all the necessary features at such a nice price point. I can edit any PDF, open any document file, multitask and take notes simultaneously. I would definitely recommend this to both professionals and students.

Cons

There should be the see option to change the thumbnail of the documents added.

“A complete tool for Journalists

Pros

The editing features are really impressive. Highlighting text, editing content, creating documents and accessing multiple files at once are incredibly useful for my journalism work. This app fulfills those needs perfectly, especially within the Apple ecosystem.

Cons

I think a few more note-taking features could enhance the experience. While it is good for taking notes, it lacks proper brushes for making art. I understand this is not the primary purpose, but having those options would be nice.

“Multiple plans are available as per everyone's needs

Pros

I like that this app and it offers multiple types of plans tailored to different needs. Each plan has its own features, but I find that all the useful features are available in the basic plan, which is the best part for me. Unique features like linking topics to comments and editing PDF files are great additions.

Cons

The user interface could be a bit more graphical and visually appealing.

“LiquidText is the best for Document Management

Pros

LiquidText has revolutionized my document management. Its secure data storage and access control give me confidence in data security. The collaborative features, such as real-time sharing and innovative ideation tools, have significantly boosted my productivity. While content management is effective, I would appreciate additional text editing options.

Cons

While I find LiquidText efficient, I believe its content management options could be more intuitive or streamlined for smoother navigation.

“Ideal for teaching purposes

Pros

As a professor, I find this app really helpful for making notes, sharing them with my class, controlling access to the shared materials and managing all my books and documents in one place. I can edit PDF files and then distribute them to my students. For teaching purposes, I truly believe nothing is better than this.

Cons

My note taking experience could definitely be improved. My writing feels different in this app, and I would like to see enhancements in that area.

“Pricey yet justifiable

Pros

Some of the really cool features exclusive to this app are great. I can store any kind of document and edit it with almost every tool it provides. It works smoothly within the Apple ecosystem when I have it synced across devices, making it the best app for managing documents and PDFs while integrating note-taking.

Cons

The monthly plan prices seem a bit high to me. Since not all features are available in every plan, I feel like I have to pay the full price for specific features. Still, I would say it is worth every penny.

“Excellent for PDFs, average for notetaking

Pros

I appreciate its extraordinary ability to edit PDF files. The combination of all document-related features is good. I haven't used every feature extensively, but I find the ability to link a PDF topic to a comment very nice. The collaborative features are strong, and I honestly consider this app the most advanced one in the Apple ecosystem.

Cons

The fact that it is not available for Android is quite a headache for me. Its note-taking experience is not as good as GoodNotes and I believe the team should focus on improving this. The prices are also quite high, and some features are only available in more expensive plans. Document storage could use some enhancement as well.

“Reliable and secure

Pros

I love the top notch data security, granular access controls, efficient file sharing, real-time data synchronization and configurable workflow of LiquidText. While there are a few things that could be improved, this remains the best option available today.

Cons

I have noticed it struggles with handling very large files. I would appreciate collaboration tools that include features like a virtual whiteboard.

“Could improve but best overall

Pros

The collaborative features are very useful for me. Tools like note-taking, PDF sticky notes, editing PDFs, and mind mapping are fantastic. After using this app for about five months, I have discovered a ton of features I like. It even allows me to import and edit PPTX files which is essential for my work.

Cons

I think a few must have features could be added, such as a document folder on the main screen to categorize documents based on their purpose. The user interface could be more user-friendly as well. For beginners, learning the app can be a bit challenging. It should at least be available for Android devices like Samsung tablets to include more users in collaborative projects.

“Offers all-in-one document management

Pros

One thing I really like is that almost every feature needed for document management is included. I can easily make notes and it works exceptionally well with the Apple Pencil. The syncing across my Apple devices is seamless and editing PDFs in every possible way is the best part for me.

Cons

The only issue I encountered was when importing notes from Notability, I was unable to edit them and had to use a white pen to hide unnecessary information.

“Excellent but lags on older iPads

Pros

In my opinion this app is the best all-in-one solution for document management, reading, and note-taking. Pro features like comment linking and mind mapping are invaluable when I use my iPad as my primary study device. The collaboration tools are particularly helpful for team projects.

Cons

I think it could be optimized more for older iPads. Sometimes it lags a lot on my iPad 7th generation when taking notes or using Split View.

“Packed with all the necessary features

Pros

It packs all the features I need for PDF management. I can edit, collaborate, take notes, create mind maps, and comment all of which serve their purpose well. It helps a lot by supporting almost all document types, and I can store everything in one place. I am completely satisfied with this purchase.

Cons

On my iPad Mini, I think the app could be better optimized in terms of layout. While all the features are great, the buttons feel a little small.

“A touch-based interface is invaluable

Pros

The linking feature is really great, it helps me find any topic quickly while studying. One of the standout features of LiquidText is its ability to transform static PDFs into dynamic, interactive documents. The touch-based interface allows me to highlight, underline and annotate text with precision, which is invaluable for reviewing medical research papers and patient records. The ability to easily rearrange and connect various sections of a document using the "ink workspace" is a huge plus for me.

Cons

The price has increased and most of the premium features are only available in the more expensive plans.

“Helps gather all the data in one place

Pros

I particularly enjoy the linking feature that allows me to connect the same topic from two different documents within one project. It helps me jump and switch between documents with just a tap.

Cons

I find everything useful at some level, every feature seems designed to provide different benefits.

“Handu for daily use

Pros

This app covers almost all my needs for PDF and document management. Unique features like mind maps and comments set it apart from other applications and I find its pricing reasonable given the features offered.

Cons

I believe the user interface could be more interactive than it currently is.

“LiquidText is a complete package

Pros

My favorite features include mind maps, content sharing and document linking.

Cons

The note-taking experience is not yet smooth and I think it needs further development.

“Great tool for visual presentations

Pros

Works really well for us for presenting a lot of information, including charts and photos.

Cons

I'd still prefer having a phone number available to call for tech support whenever needed.

“Helpful for thesis research

Pros

Marking up documents and searching through them is very easy which made research much more manageable. I mostly used it to organize and summarize sources for my thesis and it worked really well for that.

Cons

The interface isn't the most visually appealing and some workflows can feel less optimized than they should be.

“fantastic for PDF notes

Pros

Being able to annotate PDFs, take notes, pull out excerpts and create highlight summaries makes this really useful.

Cons

Right-to-left language support still feels behind and I am not able to extract excerpts from Hebrew PDFs.

“Excellent tool overall

Pros

Reading books, reports and similar documents with this has been really enjoyable especially because I can highlight text and mark the important points as I go.

Cons

Writing with the Apple Pencil is where it gets frustrating since it's pretty hard to write neatly and quickly.

“versatile workspace for PDFs

Pros

Having the PDF open next to the workspace is really useful and the linking between them works well. I also like the project setup, where you can keep multiple files together in the same workspace. There are quite a few features here that make the app enjoyable to use.

Cons

Scrolling could definitely be quicker and more fluid. The top-tier version also feels a bit overpriced. It would be much better to have simple real-time backup integration with any cloud storage service instead of being pushed to use only their own cloud option. Accessing backed-up files online and downloading them selectively on other devices should also be possible. Overall, the app is good but there is still room to improve.

“Linked notes across sources

Pros

Being able to create notes that connect to multiple source documents is really useful. I can drag and drop content straight from the source into a note and it automatically keeps a link back to where it came from. The navigation is also very powerful, whether I am moving through highlights, annotations or searched text in the original document.

Cons

One thing that still feels limiting is that handwritten notes cannot be converted or searched. Adding handwriting recognition through something like MyScript would make a big difference. Search could also be faster overall.

“Few features are outstanding

Pros

Two features I keep coming back to are the excerpts and ink links. They make it much easier to collect and condense the key ideas and topics from a book so I don't lose track of an important chapter by the time I move on to the next one. That used to frustrate me a lot before I started using this app.

Cons

The area that still seems to need the most work is stability. Every now and then, when I am dragging an excerpt, the app crashes and closes unexpectedly. I'd also really like the option to change the default font size for excerpts because having to adjust it manually for every new one gets tedious.

“Organized research from multiple sources

Pros

Reviewing an idea across several sources feels much more structured with LiquidText. Before using it, it was pretty common to get lost when going through a large stack of journal articles.

Cons

I feel like the design could use some improvement and finding older documents isn't always easy as it should.

“has helpful text shortening features

Pros

Being able to read by condensing the text was the most useful part for me. It also does a good job of highlighting important sections so I can pull them out and review them separately.

Cons

I can tell it has some really good features but I am not always sure how to use them. The explanations feel a bit lacking.

“innovative linking features

Pros

For me the page linking and note linking features are the highlight of this product. They feel genuinely innovative and add a lot of value to the overall experience.

Cons

Usability could still be better and syncing across devices needs improvement. Better mouse support for using it on a laptop also feels really necessary.

“perfect fit for research work

Pros

The tools cover the essentials I need in my work as a professor and researcher, without adding unnecessary complexity.

Cons

At times, files I have open will close unexpectedly.

“flexible and dependable workflow

Pros

Simple to use and very flexible, while still being dependable. It really feels like an app that is changing the way legal work gets done.

Cons

The user interface could use a bit more polish and would benefit from some improvement.

“handy notes but confusing exports

Pros

Using this is a lot like having digital notecards without dealing with actual index cards. I can pull excerpts, add notes and organize everything in a way that helps a lot when I am putting together reports.

Cons

Exporting notes is still pretty hard. Sections and workspaces come out in the wrong order so I have to spend extra time rearranging everything afterward. I'd also really like options to rename projects, duplicate them and reorder them more freely. On iPad, the interface and controls can sometimes feel like a Unix/Linux system awkwardly trying to imitate a graphical interface.

“Pretty decent software

Pros

Pulling together arguments and ideas from different file types feels really natural in LiquidText. It lets me visualize connections clearly and keep references handy which makes reviewing and comparing material much more effective.

Cons

Since I bought it before the subscription model was introduced, it's frustrating to see some features now locked behind a paywall. I'd also like to see the OCR support expanded beyond the US market to include more languages.

“Has a lot of great features

Pros

Packed with features and options, LiquidText is a really smart idea that's been executed well. It helps me review and analyze material efficiently and I can highlight and annotate things in a way that makes future reference much more useful.

Cons

The biggest downside is the support documentation which is almost entirely video-based. For a product built around working with text, it's surprising that there's so little written help. I'd also like better storage management, including clearer control over where data and files are kept, plus more ways to reduce storage usage.

“So far so good

Pros

It is a really useful way to organize the ideas from the papers I am reading especially when it comes to visually linking different concepts and themes together.

Cons

It crashes almost every time on startup, both on my M1 iMac and on my 15-inch MacBook.

“handy workspace for document review

Pros

Getting to any document or specific page is very convenient and the workspace setup along with the pencil tool makes reviewing and working through material really practical.

Cons

It's missing bookmarking and indexing which would make moving back and forth between documents and annexures much more convenient and efficient.

“Ideal for PDF linking

Pros

Annotating PDFs works very well here because there's plenty of white space to write on and that space can be split into multiple work areas. I can also link pages within a PDF or connect sections from one PDF to another which is really useful for studying and organizing ideas. Writing with the Apple Pencil feels much smoother than it does in OneNote. Another plus is that PDFs are imported as actual PDFs instead of being turned into images and it can even import webpages. It's also much easier on memory than OneNote.

Cons

A few things still get in the way. While scrolling around the workspace, if I accidentally touch an image, it gets moved to another spot which is really frustrating. It would be much better if image selection required a double tap like in OneNote. You also cannot create standalone notes without attaching a document first. There's no option to add shapes such as rectangles, circles or axes either. I also have to keep changing my pencil size when switching between writing on the workspace and writing on the PDF. The built-in browser is very basic and there's still no dark mode for text-heavy PDFs which strains my eyes. A gray background with white text would help a lot. Selected text in the workspace cannot be resized or recolored and when dragging part of a PDF into the workspace, the sizing doesn't always match properly. The highlighter in the workspace is pretty poor compared with Notability. The connecting lines between points look interesting at first but once you annotate a large portion of a textbook, they become distracting so having an option to hide them would be nice. And since it's not available on Android, I cannot quickly check important things on my phone when I am away which is something OneNote does allow.

“Simple tool to use

Pros

Reading and taking notes with it is pretty simple and easy.

Cons

There are times when it cannot access files from OneDrive.

“Top tool for connected annotation

Pros

Bringing PDFs and web pages into LiquidText is really easy and turning web content into PDFs for import is a big plus. The workspace makes annotating feel fun and user friendly especially with how it lets me link ideas together. The search feature is also useful because it pulls related thoughts into one place. It's practical and capable enough for what I need as a product creator, writer and teacher.

Cons

Parts of the interface can look a bit off especially once a workspace starts filling up with lots of text boxes. That said they've reduced some of the mess by adding nested workspaces.

“helpful for students

Pros

As a student, I'd really love to have AI features like ChatGPT included in the subscription since I cannot afford to buy the LiquidText Pro edition separately. That kind of integration would make the app even more valuable for studying.

Cons

Nothing at all.

“handy annotation workspace

Pros

Annotating in LiquidText is really easy and the unlimited workspace is especially useful when working with a lot of material.

Cons

One thing that's missing is an undo option and sometimes the fonts change when I import documents.

“flexible note linking workflow

Pros

Taking notes is very easy and being able to connect those notes directly to the document makes the whole workflow feel much more organized and useful.

Cons

A couple of additions would make it even better. Such as the option to place bookmarks within the document outline so I wouldn't have to rely on another app for that and second, a way to search for and jump straight to specific page numbers.

“Provide so many different options

Pros

Handling documents and adding annotations has been really useful and I also appreciate the different selection options available.

Cons

It's not really usable on a phone. It would be much better to have an iPhone iOS version for following up on files.

“Has the best tools for hearing prep

Pros

Using LiquidText has been really helpful because the interface is simple and the feature set is genuinely useful. I depend a lot on pinch search, highlighting, text extract, quick links and the ability to work across multiple workspaces when I am preparing for hearings.

Cons

One issue still hasn't been properly fixed. Like it keeps removing text in a PDF form and even after raising it multiple times, it remains unresolved. I'd also really prefer all of the toolbars to be merged into one toolbar at the top of the page. The floating toolbars constantly get in the way while working on documents and I don't understand why they need to be separate. The toolbar layout also needs adjusting so icons are not sitting in the middle of the screen, where they interfere with Apple split screen on an iPad. It would help a lot to have shortcuts for 3-4 commonly used highlight colours so there's less need to keep reopening the highlight menu just to switch colours. Page navigation could also be improved especially when dealing with pages labeled A22, A23 and so on because search tends to jump to any result instead of the most relevant one. Word documents also do not keep the same layout they would have on a desktop so page numbering becomes misaligned which makes collaboration difficult. When opening several documents at once, it should create one new workspace rather than several separate ones. It would also be useful to have an option to save and import a signed document as a standalone new file. On top of that the bundle updating function often crashes, fails to work properly, does not recognise updated bookmarking in a bundle or simply fails to load the bundle.

“productive notes and smart excerpts

Pros

LiquidText helps me stay much more productive by letting me add comments, create auto excerpts, summarize content and take notes during meetings all in one place.

Cons

Text selection can be a bit awkward at times and isn't always as precise as it should be.

“Changed everything for good

Pros

Being able to connect sections inside one document, across multiple documents and even directly to specific notes in a workspace has completely changed how I handle scientific research.

Cons

As someone in academia having smooth syncing between this tool and my reference manager is something I really need.

“Great highlight shortcuts

Pros

What I like is that being able to color-code highlights and choose which colors are available as shortcuts makes annotating a lot easier.

Cons

I do wish it supported more signature options like Adobe and the convert-to-PDF feature could be clearer to use.

“Helpful across devices

Pros

Being able to open the documents I need from different devices has been really valuable. My work and professional focus require a lot of reading so having all the tools in one place to review material, take notes and connect ideas is incredibly useful.

Cons

The only thing missing for me is phone support. I still cannot use it on my phone so I'd really love to see a version of the app made for phones.

“Good workspace for research

Pros

Working with the workspace feature has been fantastic especially the ability to handle multiple documents in one place. When I am writing a paper, I can keep the same documents together inside a project and arrange excerpts within the same workspace. It gives me the feeling of cutting sections out and moving them around on the floor, except everything is digital. That kind of setup gives me a lot of flexibility to organize information in whatever way makes the most sense, without dealing with the mess of printed copies.

Cons

One thing I'd still like to see is the option to rotate PDFs.

“user friendly and productive tool

Pros

The functionality is really amazing and it helps me stay productive. The interface is also user friendly so getting around the app and using its features doesn't take much effort.

Cons

Text editing still has room for improvement and I'd also like to see the AI features respond faster.

“comments stay connected

Pros

One thing I really appreciate is that comments always remain linked to the exact pages and sections they belong to which makes reviewing and organizing notes much more reliable.

Cons

A downside is that it still doesn't support ebooks or EPUB files which limits the types of documents I can work with.