Tired of writing on paper and looking to do it on your mobile? Apple recommends 10 apps for taking notes on your iPhone
He taking notes is something very special and it could be considered a science for those who customize them with a very delicate degree of color and font. We take notes basically from the moment we first enter school, through different levels of study and even at the professional level, we take note of all our references, sources, data, etc. If you do something professional where note taking is crucial or you simply can’t live without your notes in everyday lifeApple recommends the 10 best notes apps for iPhone. If you have an iPad, you can get the most out of it with the Apple Pencil.
Apple has launched a compilation site of the best apps
If you’ve been browsing the iOS, iPadOS, or macOS App Store, you’ll realize that it’s perfectly normal to discover new apps through Apple’s recommendations. Also because there are different flagship apps due to their popularity, whether they’re free or paid. On this occasion, those from Cupertino recommend different applications to us. Previously, our colleague Gabriela Martinez presented The 10 Best Productivity Apps for iPhone. Now we will focus on note-taking.
Goodnotes 6, notes reinvented
If you still don’t dare to change the pen and paper for a digital note, Goodnotes 6 invites you to do so with an incredible app. If you’ve already started using Apple Notes but it’s still not enough, Goodnotes turns the simple note into a digital notebook.
Can combine both handwriting and keyboard captured text in a simple, typed style on a single page. You can also accompany your note with diagrams, drawings, etc. What is very important is the style you give to the note, with Goodnotes you can exchange personalized paper templates. Write on white lined paper with the Cornell Note system, such as checklists, planners and much more.
Sync them with other Apple devices like Mac and iPad, record audio notes in the same note, and easily find data with a beautiful built-in search engine. It costs $10.99 for one year and $32.99 for a one-time payment, but you can test Goodnotes 6 or access it for free using just 3 digital notebooks.
Notion, a different workspace
If you’re looking to expand your horizons and turn your notes into a true collaboration space, Notion is the perfect app.. You can write, plan, and organize in one app. For personal use, Notion promises that you won’t run out of space, so you can add all the content you want. When it comes to collaborative space, you can access a free trial for you and your team.
One of the qualities of Notion is that you can create documents with different content, it offers more than 20 in addition to the typical documents with images and to-do lists. A document or page can be published on a website.
The Personal Pro monthly subscription costs $5.49 and costs $47.99 per year.
Evernote, a timeless classic
One of the first note apps that existed in the early days of smartphones was Evernote.. Best of all, it was free, which means that today it is subscription-based like much of the App Store and apps we see today.
In Evernote, you can collect almost anything that comes from an idea: notes, pending tasks, and the daily agenda. You can connect Google Calendar if you are a Google user and manage your calendar better.
Evernote Personal costs $10.49 and Premium costs $6.49. The free app allows you to create up to 50 notes in 1 notebook on a single device with a maximum size of 25 MB per note.
Notability, dale vida has your ideas
It is part of the Apple Editors’ Choice, Notability is versatile and allows you to annotate anything you can think of in textbooks, as well as sync your audio notes seamlessly.. It offers different paper designs with customizable backgrounds, plus a highlighter, text and audio.
One of its strengths is that you can perform calculations (as will soon be possible in Calculator with iPadOS 18) with Math Conversion. The monthly subscription is $5.99 and the annual subscription is $17.99.
Notes Writer, digital notepad and PDF support
This application is characterized by the fact that it allows you to write by hand and with the keyboard, in addition to incorporating a scanner and a note recorder. If you have PDF files and need to make annotations, you can do it without any problem. Fill out forms and sign documents easily.
Unlock the full version of this app for $6.99.
Craft, a new vision of a document
This is one of the most aesthetic applications you will find in this Apple compilation.. You can create documents, notes and any kind of idea. Work with Markdown, code snippets, attach PDFs and preview any kind of inserted link.
Oddly enough, this app already supports Apple Vision Pro.. So you could create something quickly with your iPhone, and then see it in all its glory in visionOS.
The monthly subscription costs $11.99 and the annual subscription costs $99.99.
CollaNote, the best notes with a variety of pens
CollaNote is clear, it wants to captivate everyone who tries its application with a set of versatile tools. There are 25 pens and brushes available that surpass other apps in terms of note taking. If you are concerned about the level of writing in terms of detail and accuracy, this app tHas advanced ink engine and stabilizer. Your grades will be great.
Choose from 150 designs and paper templatesCollaborate with unlimited users and use AI that integrates with shape detection as you draw, so everything comes out perfect.
Buy it for life for $12.90 or get access to a premium welcome offer for $9.99.
Notebook, the classic note editor also compatible with Apple Watch
Write notes, add files, sketch ideas, record audio, and more in a minimalist way with NotebookThe developers say they were “meticulous” in their design with great attention to detail.
You can organize notes into notebooks, You can group notes into stacks, organize them with labels, reminders or favorites. If typing isn’t enough, you can add PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets, and other files. And if you want to maximize quick use, Apple Watch will help you record audio notes, create little doodles, and check off items from a list.
Get Notebook Personal for $14.99 and Notebook Pro for $29.99.
Microsoft OneNote
If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can use OneNote as your digital notebook. Otherwise, you can use it for free on iPhone with just one Microsoft account.
Write down your ideas, thoughts, discoveries or plan your next event. Store images of any physical document, placed on a whiteboard or photographs with Office Lens. It will allow you to take a photo and automatically crop it to make a new note.
Noted, an outstanding app and finalist for the Apple Design Award
To conclude this compilation of applications dedicated to the best note applications that we have rated, “a definitive companion” for taking notes of all kinds. Offers to convert audio recordings to text and easily integrate them into notes. It stands out for being an “all-in-one” solution for transcribing, recording and organizing notes. It is ideal for users who want to take voice notes or record meetings and/or interviews.
Access Rated with a monthly subscription of $4.49 or for a full year at only $33.99. If it has convinced you and you want to acquire it for life, its cost is $39.99.
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