Best Note Taking App for iPad: Notability vs Goodnotes 5 vs OneNote
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- What's the best note taking app for the iPad? Goodnotes vs Notability vs OneNote which is better? Watch this review to find out! Get your Paperlike screen protector to improve your iPad note taking experience: paperlike.com/hafugo
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This video has one goal, and that's to decide the BEST NOTE TAKING APP for the iPad Pro 2020.
The competitors are:
Goodnotes - $7.99 USD
Notability - $8.99 USD
OneNote - FREE!
Goodnotes has the best writing experience.
Notability has an audio record function that's unbeatable for lectures.
OneNote is free yet still beats Goodnotes and Notability on numerous categories.
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The Comparison Between Notability vs. Goodnotes 5 vs. OneNote
GOODNOTES 5
PROS
Highlighter self straightens
Eraser auto-deselect is actually a genius feature
Smooth
Templates
Selection tool
CONS
Images can only stay on 1 page
expensive
pages are NOT continuous
Folder organization is a mess - notebooks can't be organized by lecture, you have to put bookmarks
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No matter how good the writing experience of the app is, the iPad can never match the feel of notebook and pencil for me. But after installing the Paperlike screen protector, who's our sponsor today, my notetaking experience has dramatically improved. Although still not perfect, it feels a lot better. Get your Paperlike here: paperlike.com/Hafu1
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NOTABILITY
PROS
Audio Record Function
Page viewer - I can move pages around easily
Good organization system
CONS
Note taking writing isn't as smooth as Goodnotes
UX isn't as good as Goodnotes
No colorful covers for notebooks
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ONENOTE
PROS
Pen bar at the top that you can customize
Infinity pages - you can write on the left or right of PDF, no need to worry about making new pages
Notebook organization is pretty good cuz you can have one notebook for 1 Class, each lecture would be a separate Page
Real time sync with PC
Click anywhere to type
More optimized for computers
FREE!
CONS
More lag when writing, there's a flickering
Extremely lagging image inserting
Notability is better than Goodnotes - Get it if you ONLY use iPad
OneNote is better than both if you study on Computer AND iPad
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Hi, I have been reading that the most of the screen protectors screw the Apple pencil tip forcing you to buy new ones frequently. Is it the same with this Paperlike?
Thanks!
@@TheGreatAquiles I heard that paperlike isn't a good screen protector search up actual reviews
@@darth9306 yeah it’s quite bad not as protective not scratch resistant isn’t very transparent only good thing is that it seems like paper and can be taken away easily
@@TheGreatAquiles I've been using a screen protector for the last couple of days (not long obviously) and it is so much better than writing on the glass. It is not the "Paperlike" brand. It's just a well reviewed similar product off Amazon. You can get four tips for $9 so for me, even if it does wear down the tip after 6 months or so, it's worth the $2.25 to replace the tip. The writing experience is that much better.
I have no good ability 😐
Imagine having a “Onegoodability”
Must be nice having one, I have “nogoodability”...
Make it.
Lol funny
Oop
Bro, I'm sure you have at least one good ability 🙏🏾
Watch this at 1.25 speed. You're welcome.
never watched a video in normal speed. always 1.5x 😂
Thank you!
Legend 😂
Watch video between 1.5x - 2x
This is illegal
Why am I seeing this when I don't even have an iPad. But thank you for the video it was helpful and clear.
UPDATE: I got my Ipad pro yesterday. YAAAY!
Haha really, I've been watching these videos to see if its a good investment for school.
Happy for you im poor :/ but I'm happy for you!!
@@addisonvloggt5759 well, don't be sad cuz It took me SO LONG to get that money. I hope you get yours soon!
Yo congrats on getting your iPad pro!
I'm currently watching this without an iPad,but I'm close to having enough money,too
I’m getting mine I’m sooo excited
I love OneNote and would never change for any platform, because I can check my notes on any platform I like 💜
I’ve watched so many iPad note videos in the past few days. I don’t wanna know how much money Paperlike made Form me watching all of these.
If you haven’t bought a Paperlike then $0 lol
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@@inayahmoha woooo let's go! I hope you love it.
I don't really recommend it honestly, it's just an overpriced matte screen protector
I have just bought an iPad Air and was searching for a good note taking app. I am a user of OneNote since 2013, so I am very happy discovering from your review that OneNote is better than the popular iPad apps good note and notability except of course for the lag which I believe I can manage. But hopefully, Microsoft will do something about it 😊
Based on using these apps for years, here's the best features imo:
Notability: sync audio recording with notes
Goodnotes 4: great to store pdfs of books/textbooks
Goodnotes 5: if you take both typed and hand written notes this app makes it pretty easy to do both
OneNote: being able to zoom out on the document (worst feature: super laggy)
Does goodnotes works for typing too? I usually switch between handwriting and typewriting during my note
@@huonggiangbuinguyen3456 yes you can definitely type in it. Good notes 5 works better for typing imo
I used OneNote throughout my MBA. It has both audio and video recording - at least in the PC version. I recorded video and took notes... it captured the slide deck and the interaction in the class. There is also the ability to add sections and section groups within a notebook.
GoodNotes 5 can sync to your phone too. I sync mine all the time. I don’t really care for one note and haven’t tried notability yet. GoodNotes is my go to.
Hafu, this was a super helpful summary of the top note taking apps out there. Thank you for sharing! It appears that OneNote would be my choice as I do use my computer and Ipad concurrently. But, I also want a smooth writing experience. So, I will see how I can seamlessly integrate the use of Notability as well. Again, a well done video!
I have a point for One Note right now. Online classes make teachers go as fast as if someone would be trying to murder them, and they use slides, so I think it is super easy to take screenshots on a computer and then work with the i pad.
I can say that you can look at an overview of all your pages in good notes, as well as make an outline, so you can automatically go to the page you want. I found it really helpful
Goodnotes5 has a great Outline/Table of Contents feature so that if you did want to put all your lectures in one notebook, you can split it up subject within the notebook. Also I find that Notability’s subject and divider sections as the only form of organization are really restricting as compared with GoodNotes you can have folders within folders. One Note is great for classes that are more text based.
One note has the same feature and probably better actually but only for windows. Ipad users got jiffed with one note. On ipad i use good notes or notability but one note for windows. I export all my ipad notes into one note just cuz im using my pc most the time at home and one note has all the same features and more for windows
@@JustMamba you're right
Thank you very much for this review!
You're very clear, organized and super cool 🤩
I'll be staying with my OneNote Just for the sync feature that means SO MUCH
Thanks Bro. I'll try out OneNote.
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@@amaanomar3231 awesome. Thanks Bhai
Ps. I went with Goodnotes in the end. Works well for what I do with language learning
@@KarlRock OMG no way u replied! 😁
@@KarlRock thats great! I'm leaning towards goodnotes too. im going to use it in college for note taking and seeing as i realised my cousin also uses goodnotes, its the best choice i think. thanks for ur reply man 🙂
OneNote has the recording function which works just like GoodNote, just letting you all know.
@@sipraray4845 both are equal
I’m seeing conflicting info, so trying to confirm...OneNote will record audio that’s synced with handwritten note taking on the iPad Pro?
@@keithowu I don't have an iPad Pro, but the recording function is there in OneNote. Plus it's free so you can easily explore it on your own for any doubts that you have.
How have you been finding that one note?
@@keithowu my understanding is you can record in onenote but can't take notes at the same time (thus also there is nothing to sync with the audio)
Nice vid! But I have to say the page borders in goodnotes actually are very handy when you wanna print your notes. With notability or one note it’s much harder to do
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Literally the video I was looking for. As a professional this is the direct breakdown I needed. Hope your channels continues to grow. About to binge it al
Since I’m going digital with my notes I’m here just doing research before I regret any spendings lol so damn excited to get my iPad and Apple Pencil
Goodnotes for sure, I am multifunctional in a wide array of projects , tattoo designs, arcade design, doodling , engineering .I use Goodnotes for every note needed
Same I just got my iPad and I start my junior year of college this fall and have never done digital notetaking before, I went and got the keyboard and pencil but now the hard part is getting the right note taking app. what I hate the most is how the cons for each one are so huge that it makes the decision that much harder. UUGHHHH. :(
@@melanielopez3100 It definitely depends on preference and what subjects you take. I personally use notability more than goodnotes. Onenote I only ever use for homework bc I have to upload it on there. If you need to type a lot, use onenote (don't use it for pen bc its very limited). Quick rough notes (+ voice recording) I suggest notability. Cleaner/more organised notes: goodnotes
This was really helpful, thank you!
Great video hafu thanks for sharing these apps with us writing this with my Apple Pencil on my paperlike screen protector:)
onenote has notebooks -> section groups - > sections - > pages - > subpages! and it works seamlessly between my iPad, surface, and galaxy note, that's the only reason I'm using it! since it does no discrimination between operating systems
Great video!! Really narrowed down which app I wanted to get and it looks like I’m going with one note 😸
This is such a good video! I was looking for reviews on note-taking apps because I'm going to start my summer session in a few days. I'm really glad that you kept this video short and sweet, and that you just came out with saying which app you prefer. Thank you for the insight :)
By the way love notability that voice record feature is awsome for student like me
Yeah that’s the best feature
It’s takes up a lot of storage space which sucks
it was pretty informative :)
Thankyou so much I was just searching a app for taking my notes❤️😇
Thanks for making this video! 🤗
This is exactly the 3 I was comparing. Thank you for this review!
This was awesome! Thanks
Thank you for the FYI i was about to buy good notes 5.
What did u choose instead?
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I study online so I use a new Acer 5 Aspire Slim laptop/desktop (old HP) to write papers. I just bought an iPad for notes and being on the go, so I will use One Note because of the syncing as you noted.
Both notability and goodnotes 5 also can connect to your Mac (not PC though). They have their own Mac apps as well and connect seamlessly through iCloud. I personally use notability, and am able use it seamlessly across my devices !
Hey hafu thanks for educating me about notability it's very helpful for me🤩
My pleasure 😊
if you are downloading or screen shooting a lecture, you can download/send them to goodnotes. it will ask you what file you want it to be in… if you are automatically in the notebook you are wanting to put the downloaded/screenshot ted lecture, you can set it to the specific area of that notebook.
3:58 It doesn't have to be organized only by notebooks. You can import PDFs independently of a notebook and you can also make folders within folders on Goodnotes. For example, I find it useful to have course folders (ex PSY230) and then within that folder, have folders for lectures, notes, exams, etc.
In the notebooks you can also make outlines with the title of the lecture or whatever which is like having dividers in your notebook
Since you have good notes, may I ask you if I understand correctly? The pages in the notebook that you create are limited? You can't add pages as you like and, for example, make a notebook of 300 pages?
@@Babu12fire The notebooks don't have a maximum limit for the amount of pages but might take longer to load when transforming it into a pdf, (photos take the longest you can also change the layout of the page, but there is no good reason to have a 300 page notebook on there as they have a great folder system.
@@rabbittails2422 Got it, thank you!!! 🌼
Thank you for posting! I’ve been using one more for a solid 1-2 weeks and it’s been amazing.
While I'm watching u r already in 100k subs
🔥 Keep going
Thanks
The synthesis is clear
Gond job
Finally some justice for the king Onenote.
I hate one note because I can’t set size for the page and keep adding pages.
@@abcd-hw8io you can add a new page easily and you can resize your content in the infinite page.
@@ramysami
The new page will be on a new tab though :(.
I hate infinite page.
@@abcd-hw8io same! I hate infinite page and hence considering switching to Goodnotes5. I always thought something was off ever since I got the iPad(about 2 months ago) and now I know why I’m not able to memorise some stuff as I would when taking notes in a physical notebook. Does anyone know how to import notes from OneNote to Goodnotes5?
This was super helpful Thanks :)
thanks for this video!
Thankyou dawg this helped. One note for the win indeed
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Yep OneNote’s infinite scrolling made me use it after watching this video
Notability is doing a lot to improve the app. I'm excited to learn about new features every time. This is why I chose Notability. It's alive. OneNote is literally dead. There's only one update per month and it's only about fixing bugs and something like that. It feels like OneNote brings only one new feature per year.
I also agree that Notability has a better file organisation than Good Notes.
I wish notability had just one extra level for the notes, like it is in OneNote, then it would be perfect. Well, actually, a Windows version of the application to sync and edit notes on PC would make it perfect, but that ain't gonna happen.
@@amaralbc If you're a windows user, it would be great, I agree. But if you're a Mac user, it's already possible.
Bruno Amaral why?
The only thing I don’t like about notability is the fact that u need to pay, but it’s really worth it tho, my all time fave note taking app
Thank you so much for your review. I have purchased GoodNotes recently and wasn't a big fan. Gonna stick with OneNote and work on organizing my notes better. I ordered a paperlike product from your link as well.
Hey Hafu,
I am about to enter college later this year and all your videos have been very helpful not only regarding college but also plenty of other things in life! I do have a macular degneration disease causing me to lose my sharp vision in the center of my eye. This kinda gives me a hard time to choose how I should take my notes, basically what I am worried about is that I have to write very big if I was going to use a tablet. Do these apps provide enough space next to the current page so you can add as much information as you want? I know you can't really imagine what my situation is like without more detail but maybe you know something helpful :) its worth a shot.
And I really appreciate your videos, I usually never updated videos on UA-cam or getting involved in comments but I am gonna start doing that.
Hey! I’m not sure about good notes or notability, but I know whenever you write with one-note the page just keeps “expanding”. Almost like you can make it however long or wide you want. I hope this helps!
Thanks so much just bought an iPad air and want to use it for studying ☺️
Awesome bro this video really helped me to select an app
Thank you so much for sharing this video with us
I just bought an iPad yesterday after purchasing an iPhone and MacBook within the last 2 months, smh. I honestly didn't need the iPad it was more of an "I always wanted one purchase" so I went ahead and pulled the trigger. One of the benefits of getting it though (to me) was the ability to take notes, especially for work. I do daily reports everyday, since I started work I've been doing them with traditional pen and paper. I've always felt guilty about the amount of paper and ink I consume especially since the reports aren't even that long. I have to say that the notability app is AWESOME so far. I haven't even really explored it yet but I have a feeling it's going to be well worth the price. I couldn't even figure out how to edit a PDF that I had on my Pages application but Notability made it super easy. Thanks for the video, it really helped me make an informed decision.
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One Note also has an audio recording option. It does not add your notes that you drew as the recording plays but you can add the recording to the notes.
Came here to see what’s worth to try for Senior and finally got my answer thank you so much for this! 100% helpful i just got my ipad and i’ve been looking for a good note taking app thanksss
What did you decide on?
OneNote has had the audio record function for quite some time. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm looking at the icon right now on OneNote. It does have the lag you talked about. Good review. Thank you.
This is why i use notability - very simple and doesn't look like an overwhelming amount of clutter
Me doesn’t have enough money on my Apple account XD I do have enough money but I’m a lil scared to ask money for my Apple account since I already asked iPad Pro 2020 and a Apple Pencil ;-;
I have enough money, but I’m young and I want to save for when I go to college. I know the app is pretty cheap, but I’m cheap as well, and I don’t want to buy an app I might not use... Is it more efficient to take notes on iPad or on paper??
tmochi I think it’s more efficient on the iPad. But also it depends on what you want to study in college. If you want study something in STEM, then an iPad would be a great choice since making diagrams and stuff like that would be a hassle on paper.
tmochi honestly I’m in 10th grade and I’d rather do notes and work on iPad(for chemistry and math only) because it can be a pain in the ass having to have a million pieces of paper on stand by and having a clutter in my binder. With the iPad, one it can be organized better, 2, it’ll save paper so we don’t waste it and lastly with the way society has slowly been relying more on technology in the past ten years this is going to come in handy for me atleast
okok, thank you! :)
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! I was exactly searching for which app has simultaneousness (tough word)
Love your video man, keep up the good work. Something about you that I just love lol
Thanks for making this!!
Great Content 👍🏽
I like ur vids💕
Thank you so much Lennie 😁
I've been using OneNote for about 2 months now, and so far it has been amazing imo. The lag isn't really the biggest ordeal for me, considering the host of other functionalities it offers, but one thing that REALLY bothers me is how QUICKLY it drains ur iPad battery, since I assume the continuous syncing takes a lot of energy. Other than that, fantastic.
what I usually do is turn the wifi off while I'm working on my Ipad. this way also improves your handwriting experience.
Great video! is helping me a looot thx
No problem 👍 Glad to help
In fact, the page break is the best feature if you want to export your note to pdf. Other note taking apps export to pdf by cutting off a long page into individual pages, and my text and pictures are brutally cut into two pages, which is annoying.
very helpful video thanks man
Love the video bro ♥️♥️♥️
Subbed since your Tsinghua videos!
This was super useful!
I just wanted to say I TOTALLY AGREE on the Notability organization thing; I was really surprised at your take on the Goodnotes previous tool feature! Personally, I HATE that feature because I accidentally switch between tools a lot, somehow! Interesting to see a different perspective :p
The one I have is GoodNotes! I’m not taking classes though. I use it as a planner, journal, budget.
Showed this to my dad, hoping this will convince him to buy me the iPad as a graduation gift
Go Go Go bro!!!
haha CHECK BACK IN on the progress ANDREW!
My mom is buying me one!!!
Hope you got one. But why not get a part time job?
@@slimpaco3561 Hey! Great question, where I'm from, you’re only allowed to work if you’re 18 and above.
Thanks for the video. Even though I bought GoodNotes already.
Do you recommend over the others?
Love it. Subscribed!
This helped a lot
Nice and helpful video 💪 and by the way u are learning exactly the same about Siegmund Freud what I m learning right now in class 12th in Germany what a coincidence
Can you transfer a file from notability to onenote? Great video!!
This was much needed😌😌
Are you getting an iPad?
Hafu Go I already have one and I’ve been using GoodNotes for a while now. I just wanted to know if notability and onenote were any better. My school uses one note but I really don’t like it.
Awesome of you to include bulletpoints
Thanks so much for your video. Which of the three would you say is best for inserting PDFs and annotation, and uploading e-books for highlighting, or cut and paste images, text etc..from an e-book to the note taking app?
Onenote also has the audio record function
i'm using notability on my ipad and one note on my mac. it is really useful. one day i'd like to try good notes too but there is no need for that in my opinion.
3:12 gooooood your voice sounds just like David Schwimmers (Ross from Friends) im shocked😂❤️
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I’ve been using OneNote for years and satisfied with its performance. But there’s one con is the storage not enough for u to save and keep audio or lecture video.
I’ve watched so many iPad note videos in the past few days and I don't even own an iPad. I'm planning to buy one next fall
Same
“The gap between them has close considerably…”!! Hahaha… Anyway, love your vid
Perfect timing for me! Just got an ipad so needed a good note taking app to help and also needed a screen protector. Thank you for the good informative video
Outstanding video comparison . . .
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Love the Kandinsky print in the back
Endless page is my nightmare in OneNote, I hate it and also missing possibility to see and work on all pages at once like you can do in Documents by Readdle. In fact, there is no app at this moment on the market that combines all good features in one. Every single app has disadvantages that make me jump from one app to the other looking for improvement , and it’s annoying 😣. But thank you for your review and nice video🌹
Loved the video❤❤
me also studying using my ipad for talking a note and for multitasking and web browsing is really great
Sorry for the delay in my post. OneNote also has audio and video recording capabilities. Your review was informative thank you.
wally martinez : Noteabilitiy’s audio recording function is much more powerful. You can click on your note and the audio recording goes right to that point in the recording.
@@tommyboyindy1157 I think you mean Notability, right? OneNote does not have audio sync, and on iPad you can't record audio while writing at the same time, so pretty much useless for class.
Bruno Amaral : you are right. I corrected the post.
Hey Hafu! I got the iPad, best investment one could make in college, especially with what I'm getting into. Studying is so much easier and notes are fun and efficient!
Yea. My grades have went up since going digital. Sounds weird but i actually enjoy taking notes on my surface and ipad
Excellent video. Side note - where did you get that shirt?
Thanks Hafu, ! best regards.!
All apps seem great but notability seems like the best for me. 💯📈