Its interface is clean, intuitive, and doesn’t get in the way. Notability ($8.99) is hands-down the most powerful, fun and well-rounded iPad note-taking app. Customization Options: Who says notes have to be boring? Every app in our roundup offers multiple color and pen width options, but the ones we like best offer additional features, like highlighters, font choices, text and image resizing, paper background options (like graph paper), and the ability to drag and drop media right from the web.Apps should have an organization system in place that’s customizable and easy to search. Document Organization: The only thing worse than not being able to take notes when you need is when you can’t find them.Most allow you to import PDFs and Microsoft Office files, and export via email, iCloud, and third-party options like Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. Import/Export Options: Odds are, you’ll be importing and exporting files to the app at some point, so make sure the one you choose supports the file types you commonly use.

The best apps should make it easy for you to open a note, start typing, and access editing tools as needed. Note-taking software shouldn’t be any different. Design: There’s a reason sticky notes have been the go-to note-taking device for decades-they let you write down your information fast and they don’t get in the way.And it wouldn’t hurt for these apps to offer PDF annotation, palm rejection, and the ability to convert handwritten text to typed text. Ideally, they should also have a handwritten text search function, so you can search for keywords or phrases and find them when you need them most. Handwriting Support: The best apps allow you to use a stylus like the Apple Pencil in addition to a keyboard, so you can take notes the way that feels most comfortable to you.So before we start looking at them, here’s what to expect: While these note-taking apps are all under $10, no two apps are alike in their functionality or the way they look. Honorable Mention: Qrayon Cardflow+, Google Keep, and Microsoft OneNote What to Look for in Note-Taking Apps for the iPad

Evernote support apple pencil