Write by hand. Search by typing. Convert when you want.
Take notes with Apple Pencil, Surface Pen, or Samsung S Pen. Noteshik renders strokes at 120 Hz, indexes the handwriting for search, and converts to typed text on a tap — all on-device.
It feels like ink
Coalesced sub-frame events at 120 Hz mean every Apple Pencil sample renders. Lines are smooth, pressure varies thickness organically, tilt darkens the stroke.
Search the handwriting
Type 'meeting Tuesday' — Noteshik finds the handwritten notebook page where you wrote those words. On-device, instant, private.
Convert when you want to share
One tap turns handwriting into typed text — for email, sharing, copy-paste. Original strokes preserved alongside.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Noteshik | GoodNotes | Notability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $3.99/mo Pro (free tier real) | $9.99/yr or $29.99 once | $14.99/yr |
| Pressure-sensitive | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Palm rejection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Search handwriting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Convert to text | Yes (free) | Yes | Yes |
| Cross-platform sync | iPad + iPhone + Mac + Web + Android | iPad/iPhone/Mac only | iPad/iPhone/Mac only |
| Free tier | Yes (500 MB) | Trial only | Trial only |
| Web clipper | Yes | No | No |
Common questions
Which stylus does it support?+
Apple Pencil 1/2/Pro on iPad, Surface Pen on Surface, Samsung S Pen on Galaxy Tab/Note, plus any standard active pen. Pressure and tilt are read on all of them.
Where is the handwriting stored?+
Stroke vectors are stored locally and synced encrypted. Handwriting recognition runs on-device — your handwriting never leaves the tablet for OCR.
Can I mix handwriting and typed text in the same note?+
Yes. Drop in a handwriting block anywhere in a typed note. Each block keeps its own strokes and can convert independently.
Ready to switch?
Free to start. No credit card. Move your existing notes in 60 seconds.
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