To set itself apart, Notability also boasts some unique features. #alt#A screenshot picturing the Notability user interface featuring a selection of folders on the left sidebar and a collection of notes on the right selection interface. (Image: Notability / Screenshot by Lindsay Armstrong / Paperlike) Create a new note by tapping on the button in the bottom right. Switch between folders/sections using the left sidebar. #caption#The Notability interface makes navigation simple and easy. Creating effective notes has been proven to enhance recall and improve study sessions, resulting in greater academic success.įind the best app and notetaking system that works for you and stick to it! While some apps on our list have some keyboard-based functionality - like Nebo and Apple Notes - we’re looking at these apps through the lens of notetakers planning to handwrite their notes.īut however you choose to do it, keep in mind that taking notes is essential when you’re trying to learn something. With that in mind, most of the apps below are designed for handwriting your digital notes using your iPad and your Apple Pencil. While keyboarding is more efficient, for many notetakers, notes created in this way simply lack the sticking power that comes with using traditional methods. As with pen and paper, handwriting is slower, but it gives your mind more time to absorb what you’re writing. While there’s no “correct” way to write your notes, one of the things you’ll have to decide early on is whether you should handwrite or type them.īased on the research we’ve seen, data suggest that taking notes by hand is better than using a laptop. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at 13 of the best notetaking apps in the App Store. The app you use for notetaking can have a huge impact on the quality of your notes.īut there are hundreds of apps to choose from, and not all apps are created equal.

If you’re a serious notetaker, you know that just having an iPad and an Apple Pencil isn’t enough.

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