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Noteshelf vs Noted.: catalog facts
Noteshelf	Noted.
Freemium Free to download, with paid options and enterprise plans.	Freemium Free to download, with extra features in the paid Noted+ tier.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Realistic pens and many paper templates for handwriting PDF annotation with highlights and sticky notes	Notes linked to timestamped audio recordings AI transcription of recordings
Limited to Apple devices according to the homepage Best used with a stylus	Apple devices only Several features require the paid Noted+ tier
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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