1. Notability
Notes app with countless organization options
Notability is a top notch notes app, which has been perfected for use with Apple pencil and iPad Pro. In addition to a myriad of processing, organization and design options Notability even puts import and editing of PDFs at your fingertips. Even entire websites can be imported in PDF format just by using their “Share” Extension. You want to have your animated note play along your audio files? Go ahead. Notability makes it easy for you! This super-efficient I Pad note app syncs automatically so that you can pick up where you left off on any of your mobile devices.
Advantages and special features
Perfected for Apple Pencil and iPad
Pro
Spotlight searches note entries on the iPad
accurate hand writing recognition even with your finger
Countless editing, organizing and design options
“Share” extension: Website to PDF
animated note plays with your audio files
automatic sync with other devices
Disadvantges
none
Price
$ 9.99 | In-App Purchases: $ 1.99 – $ 3.99
Übersicht | Website | App Store
2. GoodNotes 4
Unlimited
design and organization possibilities
This outstanding notes app from Time Base Technology employs Digital-Ink-Technology to present your drawings and sketches in high definition. Even your handwritten notes can be searched with Goodnotes4. Or, just use it as a writing app, because it is perfectly suited to be used with your keyboard. There are no limits to the possibilities for design, customizing and editing of your notebook and there are countless “paper“ templates. Presumably, you will want to share some content with other people? Use the ingenious digital whiteboard. Back-up your data with third party providers such as Dropbox, Google Drive and many others with the userfriendly export feature.
Advantages and special features
- “Digital-Ink” technology enables high resolution reproductions
- Goodnotes 4 can search even through handwritten notes
- corrects geometric drawings
- ideal for use with a keyboard for typing
- Digital whiteboard facilitates sharing and publishing
- Unlimited design- and organization possibilities
Disadvantages
- I could not find any real disadvantages
Price
- 7.99$
Summary |Website| App Store
3. Google Note
Google’s free product par excellence
Google note works on your iPad, as well as your iPhone and Mac. It even syncs notes on all your devices without any additional expense. The Google notes app offers many options for organizing and it transcribes your audio recordings, when you are in a hurry. Adding audio and photo files is a breeze in this notes app.
Advantages
- Google note transcribes audio
- Full-fledged organization options
- Automatic sync of all your devices
- Top return on investment: the app is free!
Disadvantages
- none
Price
- free
Summary |Website| App Store
4. Evernote
Creates multimedia notes and lists
Evernote lets you create volumes of note books, task and check lists. As all the other note apps do, Evernote offers a myriad of options. Add illustration, texts, audio and video files, PDFs and many other elements to your notes! Evernote also transcribes your dictated note, which translates to significant time savings over the course of a regular work day. Scan documents and photos with your camera and digitize your analog media. Sync & Cloud keeps all your devices on the same page anywhere anytime. Evernote’s finishing touch to its stupendous array of features is a well-organized filing and search system.
Advantages and special features
- Create notebooks, task and checklists
- Add texts, illustrations, audio and video files, PDFs and many other elements
- Transcribes your dictated notes, digitizes photos and documents
- Scans your business card and digitizes it for you
- Sync & Cloud keeps your notes updated on all your devices
- Plenty of organization and editing options
Disadvantges
- Relatively expensive In-app-purchases to enable all features of Evernote
Price
- free | Premium: 2,99 – 59,99$
Summary |Website| App Store
5. Microsoft OneNote
Create, categorize and transcribe in MS Onenote
Create, edit and share your notes. Regardless whether you work in PowerPoint or on a website, everything has its place in Onenote. Categorize and tag your notes to keep them well organized. Cloud synchronization enables access to your data from all your devices which is the key requirement for sharing and collaborating in a team. This notes app also transcribes your handwritten notes.
Advantages and special features
- Categorize and tag your notes
- PowerPoint and websites can be integrated into note
- Transcribes handwritten notes
- Sync & Cloud lets you work with your notes from all your devices
Disadvantges
- Manageability of features within the notes app
Price
- free
Summary |Website| App Store
6. Wunderlist
List planner for everyday use
According to Verge magazine Wunderlist is one of the best, if not the best list planner for your iPad prompting me to take a closer look at this notes app. The auto sync feature allows access to the app from all your devices. Whether shopping, to-do or travel list, start with your reminders and expand on them with illustrations, notes or other files. Wunderlist provides a plethora of helpful features that ease the everyday demands of life – A perfect planner for you, your family and your work!
Advantages and special features
- Conceived to facilitate list planning of any kind
- Auto synchronization among all your devices
- Add your memories, illustrations, comments and many other file formats
- Also an ideal companion at work
Disadvantges
- I did not find direct disadvantages in this notes app
Price
- free | Unlimited access: 4.99 – 49.99$
Summary |Website|App Store
7. My Script Memo
Multilingual talent and Apple Pencil fan in one
MyScript Memo is destined for use with the Apple Pencil, as this note app is primarily a drawing and writing app. In addition to a number of editing options the integrated handwriting recognition impresses with its support for 63 languages! The palm rejection mode prevents mistakes that are typically caused by the contact of your hand with the touchscreen. This app supports left handed writing in its handwriting recognition.
Advantages and special features
- Ideal for use with the Apple Pencil
- Writing and drawing program
- Handwriting recognition supports 63 languages
- Palm detection mode prevents contact errors when writing with the Apple Pencil
Disadvantages
- Export feature for written text has to be purchased
Price
- free | text export feature: 1.99$
Summary |Website|App Store
8. Beesy
Ideal for project management and business
Beesy lends itself ideally for use in the world of business and work. The integrated To-Do-Manager turns existing commitments and notes into lists for you, saving you significant time in preparing and managing and documenting meetings and projects. Audio, photos and GPS-Data offer plenty of opportunity for this organizational genie, such as travel planning. The intelligent system learns from your entries and content and increasingly anticipates your needs with continued and consistent use. This feature rich notes app accommodates keyboard use with ease. If you ever happen to get stuck just access the included tutorials and assistance.
Advantages and special features
- Ideal for project management in business
- Intelligent and timesaving management system
- Integrated To-Do-Manager
- Works perfectly with iPad keyboards
- Numerous support options within the app
Disadvantages
- Very complex
- Several expensive in-app-purchases
Price
- free | in-app-purchases: 1.99 – 69.99$
Summary |Website|App Store
9. Notes
Notes app and word processing program
You have found the ideal helper for all your coordinated planning in notes. Add your comments, photos, recordings and theme templates all at once! To top it all notes offers almost all the characteristics of a full-fledged word processor including language support. Notes also allows you to export your note to Dropbox.
Advantages and special features
- Includes full-fledged word processing features
- Recordings, photos and notes are simultaneously accessible
- Export to Dropbox
Disadvantages
- Price higher than another notes app in this format
- Not compatible with Apple Pencil
Price
- 7.99$ | Premium account: 9.99 – 19.99$
Summary |Website|App Store
10. INKredible
A blank page free of distractions
INKredible is truly minimalistic in its design, with all its efforts focused on detail. The innovative recognition technology corrects any type of handwriting. The resolution remains optimized even during zooming and for printing. INKredible is perfectly suited for use with Apple Pencil.
Advantages and special features
- Simply designed notes app for any kind of work
- App is “a blank page“ – without distractions for the user
- New resolution technology manipulates and corrects every handwriting style
Disadvantages
- Limited design and editing options
Price
- free | in-app-purchases: 0.99$ each
Summary |Website|App Store
11. SnapPen
Jot down notes in a hurry
The SnapPen app is perfect for use with the Apple Pencil. It is built around the sharing of image notes, photos and text. The ease of use and its zoom in and zoom out feature support your commenting and decorating in the app. In short, SnapPen is a user-friendly note app for jotting down something on the fly.
Advantages and special features
- Ideal for use with Apple Pencil
- Hinged on sharing image notes, photos, texts and many more.
- User-friendly interface
Disadvantages
- Only available in English
Price
- 0.99$
Summary |App Store
12. Skitch
Quick marking, commenting and pixelating
Add your personal comments and notes to photos and PDFs. Skitch from the makers of Evernote is a user-friendly notes app for student or private use. Skitch enables sharing your collection of notes through a number of different channels.
Advantages and special features
- Quick commenting and tagging of photos, texts, cards, websites, etc.
- Allows pixelating of selected areas
- Places can be chosen from a map and saved as a picture for future editing
- Offers PDF editing
- Share on Twitter, Evernote, Email, Message, Facebook etc.
Disadvantages
- PDF-feature incurs cost
Price
- free | PDF-Feature: 1.99$
Summary |Website| App Store
13. Simplenote
Automatic sync entirely free
Simple note is an straightforward note app for creating and organizing notes and lists. It syncs automatically with your other devices after you open an account on the app’s website. Signing into your account enables file sharing and editing of the content.
Advantages and special features
- Sync is automatic
- User-friendly interface for notes
Disadvantages
- Requires opening an account on their website
Price
- free
Summary |Website|App Store
14. Paper von Fifty Three
Painting and drawing app with note features
Create your note and link to images and stunning drawings. You can also use the spotlight tool to enhance areas in your pictures. The bonus: You can convert your note to PDF and even PowerPoint! Alltogether, Paper offers an esthetically pleasing overview of your notes and sketches.
Advantages and special features
- Free app with PDF-Feature
- Convert to PowerPoint
- Completely free – even the in-app-purchases
Disadvantages
- Notes and drawing app provides only standard options
Price
- free | in-app-purchases: free
Summary |Website|App Store
15. inClass
App
designed especially for students
InClass is a note app for the forgetful student and is primarily designed for use at school. Download this app to help your kids manage their daily schedule and possibly projects. InClass combines notes with videos, audio recordings and texts. A variety of memory and selection options and video tutorial on their own YouTube channel complete the offerings of this app.
Advantages and special features
- YouTube channel with tutorials
- Note can be complemented with a plethora of data
- Perfect for today’s student
Disadvantages
- No apparent disadvantages
Price
- free | in-app-purchases: 0.99$
Summary |App Store