Paid GoodNotes Alternatives for iPad

There are many alternatives to GoodNotes for iPad if you are looking for a replacement. The best paid iPad alternative is Noteshelf. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GoodNotes and 11 are paid and available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting paid iPad alternatives to GoodNotes are Notes Plus, ZoomNotes, Prodrafts and WritePad.

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  1. Noteshelf icon

    Noteshelf

     18 likes

    Take beautiful handwritten notes or annotate PDFs on your iPad, and now even on your iPhone. With the new Noteshelf you can do all of the familiar, like type notes, record audio, draw shapes, sketch, sign contracts, fill forms, along with a lot of new, like add bookmarks, create...

    80 Noteshelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Chrome OS
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Windows
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    Noteshelf vs GoodNotes Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    way better in organizing my notes and the handwriting tool is really good.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Noteshelf is Paid and ProprietaryGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Notes Plus icon

    Notes Plus

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    Notes Plus is a powerful note-taking tool that has enabled many people to go completely paperless.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  4. ZoomNotes icon

    ZoomNotes

     2 likes

    "ZoomNotes is for business people, teachers, students and anyone who is serious about taking notes or sketching on their iPad, iPhone or Mac".

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. Prodrafts icon

    Prodrafts

     1 like

    A handwriting-focused note-taking app for iPad, iPhone, and Mac. It offers an infinite canvas, mind maps, multimedia support, customizable text boxes and shapes, and robust linking between notes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. WritePad icon

    WritePad

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    WritePad is a custom text editor for iPhone that utilizes handwriting recognition input for the English language as well as iPhone keyboard for text entry, spell checker, context analyzer and standard editing operations such as copy, cut, paste, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
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    WritePad vs GoodNotes Comments
    Ian Dorfman
    Positive
    0

    As it utilizes both handwritten input as well as touch keyboard entry, this text editor can be utilized in the same way as GoodNotes.

    • WritePad is Paid and ProprietaryGoodNotes is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Write Pad (Sketches & Notes) icon

    Write Pad (Sketches & Notes)

     2 likes

    *** With this amazing app you takes notes by handwriting or typing, draw sketches, create colorful drawings or technical diagrams, convert your notes to PDF or image format, store your notes or share it with others through email or Facebook.****

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Write & Draw icon

    Write & Draw

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    With this amazing app you takes notes by handwriting or typing, draw sketches, create colorful drawings or technical diagrams, convert your notes to PDF or image format, store your notes or share it with others through email or Facebook.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Touchwriter icon

    Touchwriter

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    Touchwriter is a handwriting application for iPhone and iPod touch that lets you draw characters with your finger. The app is useful when you want to take a note quickly or create a personal, handwritten letter. You can long-tap the space key on the keyboard to insert TODO items.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Map Note icon

    Map Note

     2 likes

    Using map notes, you can spread your ideas anywhere on an infinitely spread canvas. Ideal for creating rough mind maps, brainstorming and idea sketches.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. BrewMemo icon

    BrewMemo

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    The PRIVACY-FOCUSED Notes App - 100% Made in Germany

    With BrewMemo you manage your notes simply, securely, and privately.

    With BrewMemo you have full control over your notebook and your Markdown notes – always synced, reliably protected, and available on all your devices.

    Whet.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Nextcloud
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