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GoodNotesNoteshelf
Freemium

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

 Freemium

Free to download, with paid options and enterprise plans.

macOS, iOS macOS, iOS
  • OCR makes handwritten notes searchable like typed text
  • Strong PDF annotation alongside free-form handwriting
  • Realistic pens and many paper templates for handwriting
  • PDF annotation with highlights and sticky notes
  • Best experience depends on owning an iPad with Apple Pencil
  • Full feature set requires a subscription or one-time purchase
  • Limited to Apple devices according to the homepage
  • Best used with a stylus
Downloadable app Downloadable app
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Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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