Best Taking Notes Apps

Handwritten and typed notesPDF and document annotationAudio recording and transcription

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.

Capture Notes, Ideas and Memos

Capture thoughts and ideasDigital sketchbookOrganize and search notes

Capture thoughts, ideas, and plans in a digital notepad. Organize, search, and secure your notes, memos, and sketches. Sync across devices for access anywhere, anytime. Collaborate with others on shared notepads.

(1.1M)

Google Keep - Notes and lists

Notes and lists

Capture notes, lists, photos, and audioOrganize with labels and colorsSet time and location-based reminders

Capture, edit, and share notes and lists across all your devices. Organize with labels and colors, and set time or location-based reminders. Collaborate with others in real-time for shared tasks.

Quick, easy note, private lock

Quick note-takingPrivate note lockAd-free experience (subscription)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple interface. Secure your notes with a private lock feature. Optional subscription removes ads and supports development.

(44K)

AI Note Taker - Audio to Text

Transcribe Voice, Notes Taking

Speech to text conversionIntelligent summarizationUniversal language support

Instantly convert spoken words into organized, searchable text. This intelligent audio companion transcribes meetings, lectures, and thoughts with high accuracy, offering summarization and easy sharing.

(58)

Take note of almost anything

Notes

Add attachments (PDFs, images, links)Scan paper documentsCreate checklists

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and important information with a versatile note-taking app. Attach various file types, scan documents, create checklists, and even sketch directly within your notes. Organize with folders, tags, and smart searches, and collaborate with others on shared notes.

Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup

(620K)

free

Highlight. Write. Learn.

Handwritten notes with Apple PencilPDF and document annotationOrganize notes with tags

This app revolutionizes paperless note-taking on iPad, allowing for handwritten notes, document annotation, and knowledge organization. It offers a fluid writing experience, PDF markup, powerful tagging, and audio recording synced with notes.

(23K)

freemium

Summary - AI Note Taker

Transcribe audio to text

One-tap audio recordingAccurate transcription with speaker labelsAI-powered summaries and key points

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.

(45K)

Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook

Tasks, memo & lists organizer

Capture ideas as searchable notesCreate to-do lists with remindersOrganize with notebooks and tags

Capture ideas, organize notes, and manage tasks across all your devices. This app helps you tame distractions and accomplish more by bringing your to-dos, schedule, and important information together in one searchable place.

(77K)

CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup

25+ Pens to Take Better Notes

25+ pens and brushesPDF, PPT, DOC markupFlashcard creation

This app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with advanced tools for digital planning, PDF markup, and flashcard creation. It features a wide array of pens, handwriting stabilization, and AI-powered assistance for enhanced productivity and creativity. Organize, secure, and share your notes seamlessly across devices.

(13K)

Otter Transcribe Voice Notes

AI Note Taking, Memo Recorder

Real-time transcriptionAutomated meeting notes & summariesAI Chat for answers

This app offers real-time voice transcription for meetings, lectures, and conversations. It acts as an AI assistant, capturing slides, generating summaries, and allowing for collaborative editing and sharing of notes. Available in multiple languages and on web.

EasyNotes - Note Taking Apps

(70K)

freemium

Sticky Notes, Color Note Pad

Rich text notes with formattingCustomizable note backgroundsStylish sticky note widgets

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize with colorful backgrounds and widgets. Secure your notes with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

(3.8K)

Sticky Notes & Color Widget

Simple Note Checklist Reminder

Creating memosCreating checklistsCreating reminders

Capture quick memos, ideas, and to-dos with customizable sticky notes. Organize them by color or pictures, and create them by typing or voice. Add notes as widgets to your homescreen for easy access and sync them with iCloud.

🔧 Utilities

(6.6K)

Notes Writer: PDF, Voice, AI

Notepad, Word, Pencil & Scan

Write and format notesAnnotate PDFs and fill formsOrganize with unlimited notebooks

This app is a comprehensive note-taking and PDF editing solution for mobile devices. It allows users to write, format, and organize notes, annotate PDFs, fill forms, and scan documents. The app offers advanced editing tools, powerful search, and seamless sharing and export options.

(7.3K)

Notebook – Notes, Notepad

To-Do, Reminders, Memo, Scan

Rich note creation with text, files, audio, and videoChecklist creation for task managementBookmark collection and offline reading

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and tasks with a versatile digital notebook. Create rich notes with text, files, audio, and video. Organize content visually, collaborate in real-time, and access everything across your devices.

(24K)

Transcribe Voice Notes to Text

AI Note Taker: Lisnr

Audio transcriptionAI-powered summariesInteractive AI chat

Effortlessly convert audio, text, and documents into organized notes. Get AI-powered summaries and ask questions about your content for deeper understanding. Ideal for students and professionals seeking to boost productivity.

📚 Education

(113)

#1 Note-Taking&Voice Recorder

WeNotes+

Personalized notes and voice recordingShortcut toolbar for formattingPhoto insertion and automatic cropping

Capture thoughts, to-do lists, and ideas with a versatile note-taking and voice recording app. Personalize your notes with formatting options, photos, and color themes. Secure your data and sync across devices.