Notability is a note-taking application for Apple devices and web that lets you combine handwriting, typing, photos, and audio recordings in one place. The app syncs your written or typed notes with audio recordings, making it easy to review what was said at any point. With AI features like real-time transcription, note summaries, and chat-with-notes, it helps students and professionals organize information and study more effectively.

• Audio-Synced Notes: Records audio and maps it to your written or typed words, so you can tap any note and hear what was being said at that moment.
• Handwriting-to-Text Conversion: Converts your handwriting into typed text and solves handwritten math equations automatically.
• AI Study Tools: Generates note summaries, creates quizzes and flashcards from your notes, and lets you chat with your notes to test understanding.
• Real-Time Transcription: Transcribes spoken words into text as you record, with support for live Smart Notes creation.
• Cross-Platform Sync: Access and edit notes on iPad, iPhone, Mac, and web through Notability Cloud.
• PDF Annotation: Import and mark up PDFs with highlights, notes, and drawings.
• Customizable Organization: Organize notes with dividers and subjects, secure them with Face ID or Touch ID.

• Intuitive Interface: Simple, clean design makes it easy to find and organize notes without a learning curve.
• Perfect Audio-Note Sync: Audio recordings link directly to written content, making lecture review and meeting playback efficient.
• Excellent for Visual Learning: Drawing tools and handwriting features work smoothly for classes requiring diagrams and sketches.
• Smooth Multi-Device Workflow: Start notes on iPhone and continue on iPad with automatic synchronization across devices.
• Versatile Input Options: Combine handwriting, typing, images, and audio in one note for flexible note-taking.

• Subscription Required for Full Features: Many advanced tools and unlimited editing options require a paid subscription rather than a one-time purchase.
• Exclusive to the Apple Ecosystem: The app is primarily designed for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and the web. It does not offer native apps for Windows or Android.
• Unclear Edit Limits on the Free Version: The free plan restricts the number of edits you can make each month, and it can be difficult for users to determine when they will reach that limit.
• No Real-Time Collaboration: Unlike some other note-taking applications, this app does not support live, multi-user editing.

• Lecture Recording and Review: Students record lectures while taking notes, then tap on any written point to hear exactly what the professor said at that moment. The audio sync helps when reviewing complex topics before exams.
• Client Session Notes: Therapists, coaches, and consultants take handwritten notes during sessions while recording key moments. Later, they can review the audio to capture exact client wording without disrupting the conversation.
• PDF Markup and Annotation: Teachers import student papers and mark them up with highlights and handwritten feedback, then return the annotated PDFs. Students also annotate textbook PDFs with notes and drawings.
• Accessibility Support: Students with print disabilities use Notability's typing, stylus input, and large text options to access classroom materials and participate in activities that would be difficult with paper.