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Notability vs Penbook

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

Notability

Notability

Education & Reference

Notability is a popular note-taking and annotation app for iOS and macOS. It allows users to take handwritten notes, type notes, record audio, annotate PDFs and more. Key features include advanced organization with search and tagging, auto-backup to the cloud, and easy sharing options.

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Penbook

Penbook

Office & Productivity

Penbook is a free and open-source note taking app designed for handwritten notes. It allows users to write notes naturally with a stylus, with features like pressure sensitivity, palm rejection, and customizable pens and paper. Useful for taking quick handwritten notes on a tablet.

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