TheiPad’sbuilt-inApple Notesapp has many features, including scanning, attachments, and photos.
Create Organized, Artistic Notes: Zoho Notebook
This free app is ad-free.
Add everything from audio to recipes.
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Limited customization with free version.
More notebook covers and storage with subscription.
it’s possible for you to also take handwritten notes with an Apple Pencil.
Copy and paste editable diagrams to PowerPoint.
Only compatible with the Apple Pencil.
Each equipment used needs separate license.
Export as text, PDF, HTML, or Word (.docx).
Offers detailed timeline for easy deadline tracking.
Share notes as PDFs.
Privacy features require subscription.
Custom colors available with Premium version only.
Agenda also allows you to tag, create lists, and put notes directly on your calendar.
Easy to quickly jot down ideas.
Export notes in several formats.
Tags and project organization.
Tagging system isn’t as detailed as others.
Capture your thoughts when inspiration strikes with Transom by VoidMedia.
However, this streamlined app doesn’t support the Apple Pencil or uploading images.
Price: Free, in-app purchases
Convert Your Scribbles to Text: Notes Plus
Background audio recording.
Converts handwriting to text.
Import and export in various formats.
Saves each page in the document as a separate document.
Has trouble with larger documents.
Notes Plus also supports various stylus models, including Wacom, Adonit, and Apple Pencil.
Price: $12.99
Customizable Notes: Drafts
Process drafts quickly with features like Link Mode.
Convert to-do lists, notes, messages, and emails.
Pro version necessary for advanced customization.
Think first, create your “draft,” edit it, and send it to another app.
This app integrates with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch to jot down on the go.
It does not support a stylus.
No ability to create subfolders.
No continuous scroll or swipe to create a new page.
Privacy and password protected, this note-taking app includes backup and syncs between iCloud for iPhone and iPad.
Import images and PDFs and annotate PDFs to sign forms.
This app also works with finger or stylus inputs.
Price: Free; full version $9.99
