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Best Record And Take Notes Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to record and take notes or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Record And Take Notes Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Summary - AI Note TakerSummary - AI Note TakerFree4.7โ˜… (53K)NoYesOct 2026
2Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDFGoodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDFFree4.7โ˜… (459K)NoYesOct 2026
3Notability: AI Note JournalNotability: AI Note JournalFree4.8โ˜… (457K)NoYesOct 2026
4SuperNote Notes Recorder&PhotoSuperNote Notes Recorder&PhotoFree4.8โ˜… (8.4K)NoYesOct 2026
5Otter Transcribe Voice NotesOtter Transcribe Voice NotesFree4.8โ˜… (82K)NoYesOct 2026
6Notely - Write Notes on the GoNotely - Write Notes on the GoFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026
7Simple Note KeeperSimple Note KeeperFreeโ€”YesNoMay 2026
8Pex AI Note Taker Notebook AppPex AI Note Taker Notebook AppFreeโ€”NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Record And Take Notes

Summary - AI Note Taker#1

Summary - AI Note Taker by Labhouse Mobile

Transcribe audio to text
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.7๐Ÿ˜ž(53K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#17in Productivity
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This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio conversations, making meetings and lectures more productive. It uses AI to generate accurate transcripts with speaker labels and provides instant answers to questions about the content. Users can easily export and share notes.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Instant translation and summarization
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Useful for peer counseling and meetings
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Supports multiple languages

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Fails to record or save recordings
  • ๐Ÿ› Freezes or gets stuck during transcription
  • ๐Ÿ› Stops recording when screen goes dark
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(459K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#89in Productivity
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Capture ideas, enhance productivity, and unlock insights with advanced AI features. This app offers tools for professionals, students, and creatives, including infinite whiteboards, AI-powered transcription and summarization, and customizable digital notebooks.

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 Note Journal#3

Notability: AI Note Journal by Ginger Labs

Digital notepad, daily planner
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(457K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#85in Productivity
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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.

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 Record And Take Notes

What are the best record and take notes apps for iPhone?
Summary - AI Note Taker tops our record and take notes apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 53K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top record and take notes apps we rank are free to download, including Summary - AI Note Taker and Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF.
Summary - AI Note Taker has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ record and take notes apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.