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Freemium

Offered in several plans; the homepage links to a plan comparison.

 Freemium

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

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS macOS, iOS
  • Converts handwriting into editable typed text
  • Pen gestures for erasing and emphasis while writing
  • OCR makes handwritten notes searchable like typed text
  • Strong PDF annotation alongside free-form handwriting
  • Designed for devices with a pen or stylus
  • Proprietary, with some features tied to paid plans
  • Best experience depends on owning an iPad with Apple Pencil
  • Full feature set requires a subscription or one-time purchase
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
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Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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