The notability organizational structure is so minimalistic and puts function over aesthetic which is something I personally love. I enjoy how easy it is to navigate. GoodNotes has a more intuitive interface and has a premium feeling UI but I just hate how it’s structured and you can be 5 layers deep without having a visualization of the path like you do in notability

It is so great comparison! You've covered all possible features. Although notability has much more customisation features, good notes is still my winner, because I hate subscriptions in such applications. Excellent work!

This video is just in time for my classes to start next week. I just bought an iPad Air, and I was trying to decide which of the two note taking apps to try out. Thanks for the comparison!

Notability is best for annotating presentations, lectures (ppt from professors) text books, reading, etc. GoodNotes is perfect as a notebook & digital planer GoodNotes will win a landslide if they have a favorites feature, note switcher, and by retaining the page size when you import pdf.

Thanks for the comparison. I’ve noticed with a lot of these videos, most of what I’ve watched came from people who were more so good notes users, and mentioned things that GoodNotes does, but notability doesn’t, however, notability does do the things they said it couldn’t, they just didn’t know how to. This video in my opinion was a fair comparison. I too switch between both, and have gotten more used to notability, but I would really like to master both, as there are some features one has that the other doesn’t. Being that you can import documents from one to another, I might use one for certain things, import to the other, and use the remaining features the other doesn’t have. Sounds like a lot of work, but hey, what ever works best for you, do it. I, like most people, wish there was one app that did it all, and is available on all platforms. I like Samsung note for my phone, iPad for tablet and windows for computer. I did come across Penbook which works for all 3, but it has so much going on, it’ll take some time too learn.

You're a real one for this

Great comparison video. Resolved my confusion. Thanks man!

That’s definitely the best comparison i’ve seen. Thank you so much!

Excellent video. A very comprehensive shoutout to all the important features of both apps. I’d suggest making a video for Apple Notes as well, because many new iPad users can try out the “default” and free note taking app, before going and purchasing any of these expensive apps. As for myself, I bought Notability 3 years back and have the classic version now. I tried Good Notes 5 recently when they made the app free for the first 3 books. I have to say, there are certain specific things Notability does, that I can’t imagine using a note taking app without. The seamless pages, automatic adding pages, favourites bar for certain pens and highlighters, vertical split of two notes (thank you Notability, I use my iPad vertically and referencing a note or PDF above while writing on another one below, keeping my writing habit and aspect ratio consistent is such a useful feature!), the ability to switch between subjects and dividers while having the notes on the right (similar to Apple Notes), I create many tables in handwritten notes and it is so much easier to do so with the draw and hold while also having perfect horizontal or vertical lines and syncing two lines of different lengths by their midpoints (incredibly useful while making flow charts) etc. Some of these features can or may work in Good Notes for sure, but it’s just so much easier and short stepped process to do so in Notability. Or I’m just too used to Notability. One thing I would like to see Notability adapt from Good Notes 5 is the sort of Index creator for a note (I write hundreds of pages of notes in a single document and bookmarking sort of helps, but would love to see a proper indexing which I can skip directly to) and another feature from Apple Notes is the ability to “insert space” wherever you want on a handwritten note. Those two features will make Notability, the perfect app unless you want specific features such as Presentation modes and Laser pointers and Book covers etc. I’m not collaborative in my studying process hence all those features don’t really matter to me. Thank you for such an informative video!

omg this video was amazing! answered all the questions i needed

You really made it easier for me to decide:) thank you

Great comparison! Well done!!

High quality stuff brother. I’ve seen quite a few of these comparisons and not only is your structuring better but it also has that intimate quality like you’re talking to your friends and not a bunch of strangers on the internet lol Keep it up man, you’ll be big time one day I’m sure of it.

I really liked your video, my notability yearly subscription is ending soon and It really frustrates me how they up the price from 8.99 to 11.99 for a year so I was looking for alternative choices. Keep up the good work.💙

Great informative video !

Appreciate the effort put into the video, thanks!

Thanks for such a detailed video, helped a lot!

So positive! Pleasant to watch, thank you ❤

You definitely deserve more views and subs. Best comparison between the two.

Comprehensive review! Thanks a lot.

The recording feature in NB is hands down a game changer. I think maybe you’re asking too much of an application such as this on a device, such as an iPad to do more than what it’s capable of recording, a lecture in a large lecture hall from a distance. At least for me, sitting in the front row, and having the ability to review my notes coordinated with the lecture is an unbelievable feature that keeps me coming back to Notability. Apple….. what were you thinking?

This is a really good comparison. Thank you!

This was awesome. You helped me figure out which was the best for my needs.

Thank you for the comparison 😊

help to understand to choose according to my need👍👍👍 thanks

Amazing comparison! Thank you, friend.

this was super helpful, thank you!!!!

Fantastic video. Thanks so much. I’ve subscribed.

Thanks for the detailed analysis. This was really great. I've been using Goodnotes for a while now and was considering whether to get Notability. But, I'll stick to Goodnotes. :)

I’d love to hear a follow up review on how it went for the full semester using Good Notes and if it met your expectations and where it fell short. Great review video,

Great comparison!

Notability now has the Tape function (hidden behind highlighter tool). Similar to flashcards. It's good. In Goodnotes we still cannot fill an object with a color of our choice.

Excellent comparison. Very well done. As a 5 year + Notability user I learned a few more bits and pieces from you. I've tried Goodnotes 5 recently and found it a little clunky for me in comparison. Having had Notability so long using Goodnotes was always going to feel 'different". New note-takers won't have my bias. I use Notability Classic for all sorts of household record keeping, eg: house maintenance, garden, car, m'bike, family health, dog etc. Also doodling, diagrams, planning, calculating, PDF keeping and signing and more. Wouldn't be without it. Thanks for the great video.

Nathan this video is amazing, thank you for your help. Greetings from Peru.

Brilliant comparison. I have used Notability for a couple of years. I bought it when it had a one off fee. I have tried many others, but I find this the easiest and also the most functional for my needs.

Awesome and great info!

Great video 😊 thanks

20:25 with the new ipad os feature that brings suport for external displays, the multitasking management of goodnotes is more useful as it lets you have an open note on the ipad screen while having another one on the external display.

Good video! You helped me make my decision

Thank you, men, I appreciate it.

This video was super detailed and really helpful, thanks for all the time and hard work you put in to creating it! I have read that the Lasso feature for Notability only works with handwritten notes while Goodnotes allows the Lasso feature to work on more like handwritten notes, images, various texts, etc - is this what you’ve found as well? Also with advanced math classes doesn’t Notability have a useful math conversion feature that Goodnotes does not?

I just got an iPad and after watching a lot of videos about it, I still don’t know which app should I pick. My main doubts are: Goodnotes: The price is a lot more affordable (At least, here in Brazil) Notes tabs feature Highlighting without having to hold the pencil for a second to straighten it Notability: Favorite Tools tab You can resize the elements immediately after using the lasso tool Pages matching the PDFs size Automatically add a new page once you draw in the end of the actual one Notability organization system is so much better in my opinion The notes switcher tab on the side Vertical Split View Ohh, and Goodnotes just released an update in which you can add more than 3 colors to you “favorites” tab now. I don’t know if that’s going to be a great game changer, I think notability still wins for me but considering the price and this new update on Goodnotes, it may be my choice

Thanks :)

deserves way more subs

Thank you very much

Here what I noticed, Notability pros Greater variability More unique features It's better to work with text More functions for each element Fan base for creating templates (weekly plans, magazines) Cons of You have to pay 319 CZK once a year (in my currency) A little inconvenient interface Goodnote pros Just awesome handwritten font (feather) Fast interface interaction Minimalistic design You pay once 260 CZK (in my currency) Cons of Reduced functions, no stroke, no greater variability of tools There is no such convenient sorting as in notability You have to pay for additional backgrounds, (weekly plans)

Hello! Tell me please how to turn the view mode on. I mean how move the top menu away so we can see the document only. Without any buttons

I really like this video and Im going to get both app for different purposes, notability for education and taking notes and good notes to have my agenda and planner, do you know about new features since you make this video I saw the prices have changed also.

Had both got rid of Notability cause of the pricing vs features. One price for 90% of the same features and I like how my notes look on GoodNotes. Also weirdly realised I was using GoodNotes more often. My alternative now is Microsoft OneNote which sync up with PC. Notability “hype” good, but not a yearly sub good.

Great job with the video. I think Notability disables the backup functionality without a subscription. 😮 seems like you could loose everything if you accidentally let your subscription lapse.

For the recording I solved the audio recording issues by using an external Bluetooth mic. You can get mics that are not visible

In GN5，if can only put texts into one page even when texts you trying to copy is exceed one page. It is frustrated

wait only 300 views the quality is like 1.5m views

thanks!!!!

I´ll switch from goodnotes to notability now. It´s the little things that annoy me. The quick access to more than 3 pencil colors, the "duplicate" in the lasso tool (in goodnotes u have to "copy" -> hold with finger -> "paste"). Things that take 1sec more all study life long annoy me. Especially when u try to catch up with fast profs, without having ugly notes. AND. notability can convert handwritten formulas into printed style. Lit feature for me in an engineering master.

Finallyyy🎉

I liked your review alot, thank you. What did disappoint me at the end was: you make a very awesome comparison between the point of view, but you don't take a side at the end. Kind regards, nice day!

Notability is by far better, the only downside is that it doesn’t have a reading mode. The math/text convert is such an important future.

nice job

What u didn’t mention was and is a big deal in my learning process at least. Does notability have the flash card template for notebooks?

For me Goodnotes all the way as it has a Lifetime Subscription option. Great video tho 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Sorry for the random question but do you use screen protector of any kind or paper feel protector for note taking?x

good job

HI @Natham Lemoine for some reason I dont have the Community tab in GoodNotes 5. Did they take out that feature?

switched from notability to goodnotes as notability is draining way too much battery on m1 ipad pro.

I don't know but I feel like goodnotes is a bit like children note taking app but notability is also good.l started with goodnotes when I first got my iPad but I changed my mind

yaa a $ a month for notability apple pencile tips replacements screen guard replacements and other stuff notability is definitely worth it

I want just 1 feature to goodnotes GIF support

do you use a screen protector?

How much space does notability and good notes 5 use overtime the more notes you take? Right now I have an iPad Pro 9.7” 2016 model 32gb.

The contribute to common doesn’t show up for me and my app is up to date. I have an iPad Pro 11” newest edition.

Which screen protector do you use?

AS OF Aug 2023. Good Note is now a subscription based app.

Notability is 15.99 now! 😯

Great video .Thank you Nathan!

DAMN Are you metallurgist ...All of the examples are from Metallurgical Engineering.. Good video bro going with Good Notes

Good n o t e s

Amazing explanation bro👍👍it’s really helpful 😊 thank you ☺️ love and support from 🇮🇳🇮🇳India

As a medico from India i feel notability app is better

Idk man after using good notes for more than 6 months I used notability it's better than good notes in every aspect If you are a student try using notability it's better believe me

Its a mystery as to why Apple picked Goodnotes over notability this year!?

Wait you go to SU too?!!!

I’ll subscribe if you release your own note taking app.😎

Damn, Goodnotes has gone subscription now.

notability is now 14.99 -_-

As of today, 2/23/23 Notability is now $15.99 per year.

You’re so cute ❤

Between Apple Notes and Apple Pages that’s good enough for 99% of all students. And they’re free.

Not saying this but his commentary sounds like he was paid by notability

this is an obviously biased comparison when it’s supposed to be a helpful video to help you decide which one you want im assuming