Notability

Note app that records audio synced to your handwriting, built for lectures and meetings you need to revisit.

The other iPad heavyweight, and the pick for lectures and meetings because of one feature: it records audio while you write and ties the recording to your notes, so tapping a line replays exactly what was being said as you wrote it. For students that is close to magic.

It overlaps heavily with GoodNotes on handwriting, and the choice between them is largely taste, plus that audio-sync feature. If you take notes while someone is talking, Notability is the one.

Pros

  • Records audio tied to what you were writing
  • Tap a line to replay what was said
  • Strong handwriting on iPad
  • Free tier to try it

Cons

  • Overlaps heavily with GoodNotes
  • Built around the iPad
  • Unlimited editing needs the paid plan

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