iAnnotate AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to iAnnotate is Notability, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to iAnnotate and 11 are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to iAnnotate are MarginNote, Noteshelf, Flexcil and INKredible.

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iAnnotate alternatives are mainly PDF Readers but may also be PDF Editors or Note-taking Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of iAnnotate.

iAnnotate

PDF Reader
Paid • Proprietary

With iAnnotate you can read, annotate, and share PDFs, Microsoft Office files, images and web pages!

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iAnnotate alternatives page was last updated Sep 27, 2021

Notability
Notability is the first truly integrated note-taking app for iOS. Standing on a framework that automatically links notes with audio recordings, Notability supports all of your note-taking needs -- handwriting, PDF annotation, word processing, and more work together seamlessly...
49 Notability alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Note-taking Tool
- Audio Recorder
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
Top Notability Features
1. Handwritten Notes
2. Apple Pencil support
3. Sketching
4. Sync with iCloud
5. Edit PDF
6. Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
7. Integrated Search
8. Notebook
9. Handwriting recognition
10. Multiple languages
11. Pen Support
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MarginNote
Integrating powerful tools for book annoation, mindmapping, flashcards and more, to build up your reading notes as never before.
11 MarginNote alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
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MarginNote Features
1. PDF annotation
2. Document Annotations
3. Mind Map view
4. Note organization
5. Ebook Cloud Sync
6. Reading mode
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Noteshelf
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...
74 Noteshelf alternatives
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License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Chrome OS
- HUAWEI AppGallery
- Samsung Galaxy Store
- Windows
Top Noteshelf Features
1. Handwritten Notes
2. PDF annotation
3. Sync with Dropbox
4. Cloud Sync
5. Dark Mode
6. Markup examples
7. Visual Organization
8. Support for styluses
9. Voice Notes
10. Apple Pencil support
11. Protected by Password
12. Sync with iCloud
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Flexcil
PDF annotation, reading and management.
22 Flexcil alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Note-taking Tool
- PDF Editor
Platforms
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Top Flexcil Features
1. Handwritten Notes
2. Support for Gestures
3. PDF annotation
4. Combine PDF
5. Drag and Drop
6. Hyperlinks
7. Folders
8. Import PDF
9. Handwriting
10. Edit PDF
11. Digital Laser Pointer
12. Bookmarks
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INKredible
INKredible is an app with a single mission: to make your handwriting experience on tablets as good as, if not better, than pen on paper.
30 INKredible alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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INKredible Features
1. Handwritten Notes
2. Text Wrapping
3. Highlighter
4. Add/remove pages
5. Export to PDF
6. Selectable text in pdf
7. Palm Rejection
8. Distraction-free Writing
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LectureNotes
LectureNotes is an Android app for note-taking by handwriting on the screen, in particular with a stylus.
28 LectureNotes alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Note-taking Tool
- Audio Recorder
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Kindle Fire
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LectureNotes Features
1. Handwritten Notes
2. Works Offline
3. Support for Layers
4. Import PDF
5. Export to PDF
6. Support for styluses
7. Export to Evernote
8. Drawing Board
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Map Note
Using map notes, you can spread your ideas anywhere on an infinitely spread canvas. Ideal for creating rough mind maps, brainstorming and idea sketches.
63 Map Note alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
Map Note Features
Brainstorming
Apple Pencil support
Notebook
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GoodWriter
Good Writer is a must-have app for anyone who reads or annotates PDF documents or want to create or edit notes and formal documents in open standard format which can be opened and edited in any standard word processor like Pages, Microsoft Word or Open Office.
20 GoodWriter alternatives
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License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- PDF Reader
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
GoodWriter Features
PDF annotation
Handwritten Notes
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HandWrite Pro
HandWrite Pro is a note-taking app for your finger or stylus, but it is also an advanced vector-based drawing app. Smooth writing and drawing is enabled using the “Scribmaster” drawing engine.
28 HandWrite Pro alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
+4
HandWrite Pro Features
1. PDF annotation
2. Handwritten Notes
3. Support for Layers
4. Export to Evernote
5. Export to SVG
6. Export to PDF
7. Support for styluses
8. Sync with Google Drive
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Ink&Paper
Ink&Paper is an Android note-taking app. Write on your Android device smoothly as you would with a pen on the paper. Seven different types of customizable strokes will provide you a whole range of possibilities. The digital ink algorithm is entirely vector based: your pages w.
27 Ink&Paper alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Note-taking Tool
- Vector Graphic App
Platforms
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Kindle Fire
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Ink&Paper Features
1. PDF annotation
2. Handwritten Notes
3. Export to PDF
4. Customizable
5. Support for styluses
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Notes Plus
Notes Plus is a powerful note-taking tool that has enabled many people to go completely paperless.
69 Notes Plus alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Note-taking Tool
- Audio Recorder
Platforms
- iPhone
- iPad
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Notes Plus Features
1. Handwritten Notes
2. Edit PDF
3. Sync with Dropbox
4. Multiple languages
5. Handwriting recognition
6. Export to PDF
7. Import PDF
8. Support for styluses
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