Tired of writing on paper and looking to do it on your phone? Apple recommends 10 apps for taking notes on your iPhone
He Taking notes is a very particular thing and that could be considered a science for people who personalize them with a very delicate degree of color and fontsWe take notes basically from the time we first go to school, through different levels of study and even at a professional level, we take notes of all our references, sources, data, etc. If you are in a professional role where taking notes is crucial or you simply cannot live without your notes in your daily life, Apple recommends the 10 best note taking apps for iPhoneIf you have an iPad you could get the most out of it with the Apple Pencil.
Apple has launched a compilation site of the best apps
If you’ve browsed the App Store on iOS, iPadOS or macOS, you’ll notice that it’s completely normal to discover new apps because Apple recommends them. There are also different top apps based on their popularity, whether they’re free or paid. On this occasion, those from Cupertino recommend different apps to usPreviously, our colleague Gabriela Martinez presented The 10 best productivity apps for the iPhone. Now we will focus on note-taking.
Goodnotes 6, notes reinvented
If you still haven’t dared to swap pen and paper for a digital note, Goodnotes 6 invites you to do so with an incredible appIf you’ve already started using Apple Notes but it’s still not enough for you, Goodnotes transforms the simplicity of a note into a digital notebook.
Can combine both handwriting and text captured with the keyboard in a simple typed style on a single page. You can also accompany your note with diagrams, drawings, etc. Something that is very important is the style you give to the note, with Goodnotes you can exchange personalized paper templates. Write on white paper, lined paper, with the Cornell note system, as checklists or planner, among others.
Sync them with other Apple devices like the Mac and iPad, record audio notes on your own note and easily find information with a great built-in search engine. It costs €10.99 for one year and €32.99 for a one-time payment, but you can get a trial of Goodnotes 6 or access it for free using only 3 digital notebooks.
Notion, a different workspace
If you are looking to broaden your horizons and transform your notes into a real collaborative space, Notion is the ideal app.You can write, plan, and organize in one app. For personal use, Notion promises that you won’t run out of space, so you can add as much content as you want. When it’s a collaborative space, you can access a free trial for you and your team.
One of the great things about Notion is that you can create documents with different content. It offers more than 20 different types of content, in addition to the typical documents with images and task lists. A document or page could be published on a website.
The monthly Personal Pro subscription costs €5.49 and the annual subscription costs €47.99.
Evernote, an all-time classic
One of the first note apps that existed in the early days of smartphones was EvernoteThe best thing of all is that it was free, which means that today it is governed by subscription like a good part of the App Store and the apps we see today.
In Evernote you can gather almost anything that comes from an idea: notes, to-dos, and your daily agenda.. You can connect Google Calendar if you are a Google user and better manage your schedule.
Evernote Personal costs €10.49 and Premium costs €6.49. The free app allows you to create up to 50 notes within 1 notebook on a single device with a maximum size of 25 MB per note.
Notability, bring your ideas to life
It is part of Apple’s editors’ selection, Notability is versatile and allows you to annotate anything you can think of in textbooks, as well as sync your audio notes perfectly.It has different paper templates with customizable backgrounds, as well as highlighter, text and audio.
One of its strengths is that you can perform calculations (coming soon to Calculator with iPadOS 18) with Math Conversion. The monthly subscription is €5.99 and the annual subscription is €17.99.
Notes Writer, digital notebook and PDF support
This app is characterized by allowing you to write both by hand and with the keyboard, as well as incorporating a scanner and note recorder. If you have PDF files and need to make annotations, you can do so without any problem.. Fill out forms and sign documents easily.
Unlock the full version of this app for €6.99.
Craft, a new vision of a document
Craft, an app for notes on iPhone
This is one of the most aesthetic apps you will find in this Apple compilation.. You can create documents, notes and any kind of idea. Work with Markdown, code snippets, attach PDFs and preview any type of inserted link.
As a curious fact, this app already has support for Apple Vision ProSo you could be creating something quickly on your iPhone and then see it in all its glory in visionOS.
The monthly subscription costs €11.99 and the annual subscription costs €99.99.
CollaNote, the best notes with a variety of pens
CollaNote is clear about it, it wants to captivate anyone who tries its app with a versatile set of tools.. There are 25 pens and brushes available that outperform other apps when it comes to note-taking. If you care about the level of writing in terms of detail and precision, this app has you covered.It has an advanced ink engine and stabilizer. Your notes will look amazing.
Choose from 150 paper designs and templatescollaborate with an unlimited number of users and use AI that builds into shape detection when you’re drawing, so it’s perfect.
Buy it for life for €12.90 or access a premium welcome offer for €9.99.
Notebook, the classic note editor also compatible with Apple Watch
Write notes, add files, sketch ideas, record audio, etc. in a minimalist way with NotebookThe developers say they have been “meticulous” in their design with great attention to detail.
Notebook compatible with Apple Watch
You can organize your notes in notebooks, You can group notes into stacks, organize them with labels, reminders or favoritesIf written text isn’t enough, you can add PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets, and more. And if you want to maximize quick usage, Apple Watch will help you record audio notes, create little doodles, and check off items on a list.
Get Notebook Personal for €14.99 and Notebook Pro for €29.99.
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote on iPhone
If you have a Microsoft 365 subscription, you can use OneNote to serve as a digital notebook. Otherwise, You can use it for free on iPhone with just one Microsoft account.
Jot down any ideas, thoughts, discoveries, or plan your next event. Store images of any physical document, whiteboard, or photograph with Office Lens. It will allow you to take a photo and automatically crop it to make it a new note.
Noted, a featured app and Apple Design Award finalist
To conclude this roundup of the best note-taking apps, we have Noted, “an ultimate companion” for taking notes of any kind. It offers to convert audio recordings into text, as well as integrate them into notes with ease.It stands out for being an “all-in-one” solution for transcribing, recording and organizing notes. It is ideal for users who want to take voice notes or to record meetings and/or interviews..
Get access to Noted with a monthly subscription for €4.49 or for a full year for just €33.99. If you’re convinced and want to get it for life, it costs €39.99.
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