Best Notes For Ipad Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free notes for ipad apps? 20 of our 248+ tracked titles are free to download โ€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Notes For Ipad Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Noteful: Notes & PDF MarkupNoteful: Notes & PDF MarkupFree4.8โ˜… (24K)NoYesNov 2026
2Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDFGoodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDFFree4.7โ˜… (470K)NoYesNov 2026
3Notability: AI Notes & PDFNotability: AI Notes & PDFFree4.8โ˜… (459K)NoYesNov 2026
4Freenotesยฎ: AI Notes TakingFreenotesยฎ: AI Notes TakingFree4.7โ˜… (66K)NoYesNov 2026
5Notes+ : Notes for PencilNotes+ : Notes for PencilFree4.7โ˜… (3.2K)NoYesNov 2026
6OrigNotesOrigNotesFree4.7โ˜… (389)NoNoNov 2026
7Microsoft OneNoteMicrosoft OneNoteFree4.7โ˜… (1.1M)NoYesNov 2026
8DailyNotes - Quick Note TakingDailyNotes - Quick Note TakingFreeโ€”NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Notes For Ipad

4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(24K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a fluid handwriting experience for note-taking and document annotation on iPads. Organize notes with powerful tagging, utilize layers for annotations, and sync across devices. It's designed to streamline learning and knowledge work by replacing paper clutter with a digital solution.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Smooth writing experience
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive and easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Layers feature
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Affordable one-time purchase
  • ๐Ÿš€ Efficient and lightweight
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great organization with tags and folders
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Customizable UI

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional crashes or freezes
  • ๐Ÿ” No handwriting recognition or search
  • ๐Ÿ” Limited text editing options
  • ๐Ÿ” Lack of advanced features like math conversion
  • ๐Ÿ” Exporting PDFs loses some formatting
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF#2

Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF by Goodnotes Limited

Note taking, Planner & Journal
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(470K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Capture ideas and unlock insights with powerful AI tools for note-taking, brainstorming, and document creation. Enhance productivity for professionals and students with features like AI transcription, summarization, and interactive study sets.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Excellent note-taking experience
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • ๐Ÿš€ Smooth writing with Apple Pencil
  • ๐Ÿ“ Powerful organization with folders and notebooks
  • ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Ability to annotate PDFs and documents
  • ๐ŸŒˆ Customizable paper styles and covers

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Glitches and crashes
  • ๐Ÿ” Syncing and iCloud issues
  • ๐Ÿ” Lack of flexibility with text input
  • ๐Ÿ” Limited eraser and highlighting options
  • ๐Ÿ” Subpar performance on Mac app
Notability: AI Notes & PDF#3

Notability: AI Notes & PDF by Ginger Labs

Handwriting, PDF & audio
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(459K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Capture, organize, and enhance your ideas with handwritten notes, document annotation, and audio recording. This app streamlines learning and work by making your notes searchable, shareable, and interactive.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Great app for note-taking
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Smooth handwriting experience
  • ๐Ÿ“ Excellent organization and file management
  • ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Useful audio recording feature
  • ๐Ÿ” Handwriting recognition and search
  • ๐ŸŒˆ Customizable colors and themes

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Sync issues with iCloud
  • ๐Ÿ” Limited search and organization options
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Frustrating highlighter behavior
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Concerns about subscription model
  • ๐Ÿ”ง Buggy after recent updates

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FAQ about Notes For Ipad

What are the best notes for ipad apps for iPhone?
Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup tops our notes for ipad apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 24K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top notes for ipad apps we rank are free to download, including Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup and Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF.
Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ notes for ipad apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.