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GoodNotes vs Microsoft Journal

A side-by-side look at GoodNotes and Microsoft Journal. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GoodNotes

GoodNotes

Education & Reference

GoodNotes is a digital handwriting and note-taking app for iPad and iPhone. It allows you to take notes, annotate PDFs, sketch ideas, and organize notes into notebooks using the Apple Pencil or your finger. GoodNotes is intuitive, flexible, and great for students and professionals.

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Microsoft Journal

Microsoft Journal

Office & Productivity

Microsoft Journal is a digital notebook app developed by Microsoft for Windows that allows users to handwrite or type notes which are stored digitally. It has capabilities including freeform inking with a stylus, text typing, inserting images and clippings, and basic note organization features.

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