Notability

Powerful, yet wonderfully simple note-taking and PDF annotation.

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Overview

Notability is a popular note-taking app for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that allows users to combine handwriting, typing, drawings, and audio recordings. It is widely used by students for its ability to record lectures while taking notes, with the playback synced to the handwriting or typing.

✨ Key Features

  • Handwriting and drawing with Apple Pencil
  • Audio recording synced with notes
  • PDF annotation
  • Multi-note support
  • Shape detection
  • Cloud sync (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
  • Math conversion

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Audio recording synced with notes.
  • Simple and intuitive user interface.
  • Multi-note feature for working on two notes side-by-side.

Unique Value: The unique ability to record audio that syncs with your notes, making it an invaluable tool for students and professionals in lectures and meetings.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Lecture and meeting notes with audio recording Annotating and marking up PDFs and slides Creating and sharing multimedia notes Sketching and diagramming Digital journaling

✅ Best For

  • Recording lectures while writing or sketching notes.
  • Annotating research papers and textbooks.
  • Creating interactive study materials with audio explanations.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Users who primarily type their notes and need advanced text formatting.
  • Cross-platform collaboration outside the Apple ecosystem.

🏆 Alternatives

Goodnotes Microsoft OneNote Nebo

Its signature audio recording feature sets it apart from Goodnotes and other handwriting-focused apps.

💻 Platforms

iOS iPadOS macOS

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

iCloud Google Drive Dropbox OneDrive Box

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ GDPR

💰 Pricing

$2.99/mo
Free Tier Available

Free tier: Limited editing and some features locked

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