I tested every iPad note-taking app so you don’t have to

I put the top iPad note-taking apps head-to-head: GoodNotes 6, Notability, Noteful, Noteshelf, OneNote, and FreeNote. Comparing interface, handwriting, layers, links, audio, AI, pricing, and who each is best for. Whether you’re a student or creator with an Apple Pencil, this is your guide to choosing the right iPad notes app (plus my honest picks & why). -- *⬇️ Mentioned* ⊹ paperlike screen protector | https://paperlike.com/kdigitalstudio/2509 *🕘 Timestamps* ⊹ [00:00] - Why I’m revisiting iPad note-taking (more apps, AI boom) ⊹ [01:09] - Interface showdown: GoodNotes, Notability, Noteful, NoteShelf, OneNote ⊹ [03:11] - Toolbars & core tools: what’s actually different (and what isn’t) ⊹ [04:37] - Typed notes: better text tools + GoodNotes “Text Document” ⊹ [05:32] - Layers explained (Noteful/FreeNotes) & why planners/students should care ⊹ [06:39] - Hyperlinks & read/edit modes: smooth in Noteful, limits in OneNote ⊹ [10:26] - Handwriting feel across apps + Paperlike 3 impact & easier install ⊹ [13:22] - Audio recording & ruler features: parity check ⊹ [14:20] - AI features snapshot: GoodNotes leads; whiteboard & study cards extras ⊹ [18:05] - Pricing & picks: who each app is for + try-before-you-buy advice *🔎 Products & Deets* ⊹ amazon storefront | https://amazon.com/shop/kdigitalstudio ⊹ apple pencil sleeves | https://kdigitalstudio.com/collections/physical-goods ⊹ ipad screen protector | https://shop.paperlike.com/kdigitalstudio *👩🏻‍💻 Digital Tools & Templates* ⊹ digital planners | https://kdigitalstudio.com/collections/planners ⊹ notion templates | https://kdigitalstudio.com/collections/notion *💜 Join the Community* ⊹ https://instagram.com/kdigitalstudio ⊹ https://tiktok.com/@kdigitalstudioco ⊹ https://threads.com/kdigitalstudio ⊹ website & shop | https://kdigitalstudio.com ⊹ newsletter | https://kdigitalstudio.myflodesk.com/freedownloads ⊹ 💌 inquiries | kirstin@kdigitalstudio.com Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All opinions are my own, and any sponsorships are always clearly disclosed. This video is sponsored by Paperlike.