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Notability
Ginger Labs, Inc. · Free · Productivity · 4.8 (457,503 ratings)
What it does
Handwrite notes, mark up PDFs and slides, and record the lecture. From 6 apps for studying on an iPad.
The developer describes it as: “From your first lecture to your next big meeting, Notability helps you think, learn, and work better.”
Alternatives to Notability
The closest alternatives to Notability are Focus Train, Quizlet, Photomath, 3Things Pal and Merriam-Webster — 5 apps from the list Notability appears on, “6 apps for studying on an iPad”, each answering the same moment a different way.
Focus TrainA study session becomes a train ride; look away and it just waits.
QuizletTurns any material into flashcards, practice tests and study guides.
PhotomathScan a math problem and get the steps, explained one at a time.
3Things PalPick the three things to get done today; the list clears every night.
Merriam-WebsterThe dictionary and thesaurus, offline, plus a word of the day.
Price and ratings
| App | Price | App Store rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notability | Free | 4.8 (457,503) | Productivity |
| Focus Train | Free | 5.0 (5) | Productivity |
| Quizlet | Free | 4.8 (1,126,798) | Education |
| Photomath | Free | 4.8 (733,144) | Education |
| 3Things Pal | Free | 4.9 (9) | Productivity |
| Merriam-Webster | Free | 4.8 (328,937) | Reference |
Notability and its alternatives, as the App Store listed them on 2026-10-06.
Notability is free to download from the iOS App Store and holds 4.8 out of 5 from 457,503 ratings, checked on 2026-10-06. Prices and ratings go stale; the App Store is the live source. It is listed there as “Notability: AI Note Journal”.
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