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GoodNotesFlexcil
Freemium

Free tier available; full features require a subscription or one-time purchase.

 Freemium

Free to download, with free use available to schools on application.

macOS, iOS Android, iOS, Web
  • OCR makes handwritten notes searchable like typed text
  • Strong PDF annotation alongside free-form handwriting
  • PDF reading and note taking side by side
  • Gesture-based annotation suited to a stylus
  • Best experience depends on owning an iPad with Apple Pencil
  • Full feature set requires a subscription or one-time purchase
  • Designed mainly for tablets
  • Homepage gives no details on paid features
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
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Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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