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GoodNotesNoted.
Freemium

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

 Freemium

Free to download, with extra features in the paid Noted+ tier.

macOS, iOS macOS, iOS
  • OCR makes handwritten notes searchable like typed text
  • Strong PDF annotation alongside free-form handwriting
  • Notes linked to timestamped audio recordings
  • AI transcription of recordings
  • Best experience depends on owning an iPad with Apple Pencil
  • Full feature set requires a subscription or one-time purchase
  • Apple devices only
  • Several features require the paid Noted+ tier
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
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Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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