# Notability vs Google Slides

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Slides at none against Notability's 13. Google Slides also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 36%) and chart position (#23 vs #105). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notability sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Google Slides asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notability against 4.7 for Google Slides. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 459K and 417K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Notability's written reviews are positive against 57% of Google Slides's.

Notability ships an update every 6 days, Google Slides weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notability | Google Slides |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (459K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notability-ai-notes-and-planner/id360593530/reviews)** | [4.7 (417K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-slides/id879478102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **459K** | 417K |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **57.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #105 | **#23** |
| Size | 415 MB | 424 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ginger Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/318126112) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Notability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notability-ai-notes-and-planner/id360593530)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Productivity, #150 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture, organize, and enhance your thoughts with a versatile digital notebook. Seamlessly blend handwriting, typing, and multimedia to annotate documents, record lectures, and generate summaries. Ideal for students and professionals seeking to boost productivity and learning.

**Highlights:** Handwritten and typed notes, PDF and document annotation, Audio recording and transcription, AI-powered summaries and quizzes, Customizable organization, Cross-device sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notability Lite | $5.99 | per month |
| Notability Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Notability Plus | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Notability Lite | $14.99 | per year |
| Notability Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Notability Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Notability Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Notability Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Notability Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Notability Classic | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for note-taking
- 👍 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📝 Excellent organization and file management
- 🎙️ Useful audio recording feature
- 🔍 Handwriting recognition and search

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud
- 🔍 Limited search and organization options
- 🖍️ Frustrating highlighter behavior
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model
- 🔧 Buggy after recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or getting corrupted
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Palm rejection problems after updates
- Inconsistent behavior when importing files

**Requested features**

- Improved folder/hierarchy organization
- More shape recognition and drawing tools
- Side-by-side viewing of multiple notes
- Ability to edit/rename audio recordings
- Better integration with other apps and services


### Google Slides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-slides/id879478102)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Create, edit, and collaborate on presentations from any device. Work offline, add rich media, and present directly from your phone or tablet. Seamlessly integrate with video calls and other productivity tools.

**Highlights:** Create and edit presentations, Real-time collaboration, Offline access, Add images and videos, Present from device, PowerPoint file compatibility, Video call integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for school/work projects
- 💡 Good for collaboration and sharing
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy on mobile devices
- 🔧 Limited features compared to desktop version
- 🔧 Difficult to find/use certain functions
- 🔧 Formatting issues when transferring between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Text boxes and formatting randomly change
- Slides freeze or crash frequently
- Inability to delete or edit slides
- Syncing and saving issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more transition options
- Improve mobile functionality and UI
- Allow direct video/audio embedding
- Provide more background and theme options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notability free?

Notability is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Google Slides free?

Google Slides is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notability or Google Slides?

Notability is rated higher. Notability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 459K ratings, while Google Slides averages 4.7 from 417K ratings.

### Do Notability or Google Slides have ads?

Neither Notability nor Google Slides shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notability or Google Slides?

Notability ships an update every 6 days, and Google Slides weekly. Most recently, Notability was updated on November 3, 2026 and Google Slides on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Notability or Google Slides?

Notability currently peaks at #105 in the App Store charts, and Google Slides at #23. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*