Endless Paper for iPhone

Quick summary

Endless Paper is a limitless sketching and note-taking app created by Epiphanie for iPad users with Apple Pencil. It provides a single, unbounded canvas where creators can handwrite notes, sketch diagrams, map ideas, brainstorm with others, and lay out plans visually — all without the constraints of a traditional page.

How the app operates

Endless Paper is designed for two-handed navigation and fluid, zoomable drawing.

• A continuous single-canvas workspace with automatic saving so nothing is lost.
• Two-handed gestures (pinch to zoom, drag to pan) for smooth 2D navigation.
• Drag-and-drop support for moving content around the board.
• A broad 120-color wheel plus an HSB color selector for precise color choices.
• Content remains accessible at different scales with no fixed page edges.

Who benefits most

This tool fits people who think visually and prefer spatial layouts over linear documents.

• Managers and project leads who sketch processes and present overviews.
• Scientists and researchers who annotate diagrams or lay out experimental flows.
• Engineers building systems maps or wiring diagrams.
• UI and interaction designers sketching interfaces and flows.
• Students working through problems or assembling study material.
• Teachers and instructors preparing lecture visuals and collaborative activities.

Capabilities that stand out

Endless Paper makes organizing and reusing visual material straightforward.

• Import templates, photos, and sticky notes to enrich the canvas.
• Pull content directly from other apps and services (Safari, Photos, Google Images, Files).
• Create mood boards, collect ideas, pin images, and annotate reference material.
• Illustrate, annotate, and collaborate on complex diagrams or formulae in real time.

Where it might not fit

The boundless canvas appeals to many, but it’s not the ideal workflow for everyone.

• Some users prefer separate files and clear project boundaries rather than one continuous board.
• Others require strict version history and the ability to revert to specific saved file states.
• If you like starting each project on a blank slate with defined page sizes, an infinite workspace may feel unwieldy.

Alternatives and comparable tools

If you want something with a different structure or feature set, consider these options.

• Microsoft Word (Free) — a familiar, page-oriented tool for structured documents.
• Draw on My Screen — a minimal free-form drawing option for quick sketches.
• Tayasui Sketches — a painting- and sketch-focused app with realistic brushes.
• Sketchpad — another free-flow drawing app with a distinct feature set.