Tool Comparison
Best Note-Taking Apps for iPad in 2026: Honest Picks for Every Workflow
Best overall: GoodNotes 6 ($11.99/yr) | Best lecture audio: Notability ($19.99/yr) | Best free Apple-ecosystem: Apple Notes (free) | Best one-time purchase: Noteshelf ($9.99) | Best cross-platform: OneNote (free) | Best PKM: Notion or Obsidian (free tier available)