iPad app for taking notes

[Giuanniello]

Hi all,

fresh user of an old 11" iPad Pro 2nd version, got a new pencil as the old one pairs with the iPad but battery is dead, it is stuck on 0%, I would like to find a notes app which supports calculus/math symbology, possibly a free app as I won't make great use of it nor I need any special function, any suggestion?

Grazie

 

[GGJstudios]

Have you looked at the Notes app that comes pre-installed with iPadOS?

 

[txa1265]

I am a big user of e-ink notebooks, but when the iPad Mini came out I tried to use that for the same purpose (I have the Magic Keyboard Folio on my 11" iPad Pro) ... GoodNotes was what worked best for me as it provides a focused and stylus-centric experience.

 

[Wizec]

Microsoft OneNote is my favorite app for the iPad for note taking. I use it on all my devices, iPhone, iPad Pro, Lenovo laptop, etc.

 

[Runaway Train]

Notability. I’ve used them all. Nothing can touch it. Head and shoulders above the rest.

 

[throAU]

Hi all,

fresh user of an old 11" iPad Pro 2nd version, got a new pencil as the old one pairs with the iPad but battery is dead, it is stuck on 0%, I would like to find a notes app which supports calculus/math symbology, possibly a free app as I won't make great use of it nor I need any special function, any suggestion?

Grazie

Try the default notes app first, and see if it will suffice.

 

[MacCheetah3]

The options vary depending on which OS version you’re using.

Freeform is available for iPadOS 16.2 (or later):

Get started with Freeform on iPad

In Freeform on iPad, learn the basics to get started quickly.

support.apple.com

Solve handwritten math problems on a Freeform board on iPad

In Freeform on iPad, solve handwritten math problems on a board.

support.apple.com

On iPadOS 18 and newer:

Enter formulas and equations in Notes on iPad

In Notes on your iPad, draw diagrams, solve equations, assign variables, and plot graphs. Mathematical expressions are solved inline when you write or type an equal sign.

support.apple.com

Solve math with Math Notes in Calculator on iPad

In Calculator on your iPad, solve mathematical expressions or assign values to variables in equations

support.apple.com

 

[ScanTheNavian]

I use Penbook on my iPad. I got it lifetime for free when the creator had some celebration thing on reddit a while back. I've been very happy with it, but it doesn't beat Notability. If you want something cheaper it's one of the better choices in my opinion.

Notability is very polished and comfortable to use so it might be worth the lifetime purchase(if it still has one).

 

[Webcat86]

Notability. I’ve used them all. Nothing can touch it. Head and shoulders above the rest.

I went the other way, left Notability for Apple Notes.