GoodNotes vs Notability Which App is Better for You? You can either read our in-depth comparison below or answer this short online quiz. Would you like each note that you take to be a separate file or would you prefer to use notebooks and continue from where you left off each time?Each note should be a separate fileI prefer a notebook or plannerDo you like to use lots of pens or just stick with a simple pen?I'm a stationery addict and love to use various pens and colors.I use one pen and don't need more options.Do you want to record audio and take notes simultaneously?YesNoDo you need to collaborate with others and work on the same document?YesNoDo you want to use the app on your your iPad, iPhone and/or Mac?YesNoDo you have limited space on your device?YesNoDo you backup your files to Box and/or WebDAV?YesNoOnly Notability supports Box and WebDAV so since these are backup systems that you use then this difference between the apps might be a deciding factor.Since you prefer each note to be a separate file then you will probably prefer Notability.GoodNotes offers a wide range of colors for doodling, drawing and writing. There is a larger selection of pen types with more options to adjust the stroke with and pressure sensitivity. Since you enjoy using many brush pens and other planner pens, you might prefer the options that GoodNotes provides.Notability enables you to record audio and take notes together. When you playback the audio, you will see the notes during the section they were recording. Since this is a feature you want, I would recommend Notability over GoodNotes. GoodNotes allows multiple people to edit the same document if they all have GoodNotes installed.GoodNotes allows you to install the app on multiple devices whereas Notability requires a separate purchase for each.Notability uses less storage space than GoodNotes. Δ
