Freeform
Apple Inc.
Sketch, design, and sync across devices
Create digital boards to organize ideas, projects, and research. Add photos, videos, audio files, documents, PDFs, web links, and stickies. Sync boards across devices using iCloud.
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Concepts
TopHatch, Inc.
Sketch, organize, and design ideas
Create vector-based sketches and designs on an infinite canvas. Sketch plans, make notes, and draw storyboards. Organize ideas with mindmaps and doodles. Iterate and experiment with designs. Export and share work.
Miro: your visual workspace
Realtimeboard Inc.
Sync and organize team ideas
Create and organize boards for teamwork. Add sticky notes, drawings, and images. Collaborate in real time with team members. Drag and drop elements to rearrange. Comment on notes and track changes. Export boards as images or PDFs.
Paper: Sketch, Draw & Create
Evernote Corporation
Sketch anywhere with natural gestures
Digital sketches and collages with intuitive gesture-based tools. Add and arrange multiple photos on a single page. Cut, paste, move, and rearrange elements easily. Save and share creative projects directly.
FlipaClip: Draw 2D Animation
Visual Blasters, LLC
Animate movies with frame-by-frame tools
Animated movies using frame-by-frame . Import and edit vector graphics. Access tutorials for learning techniques. Export animations in various formats. Collaborate with others through community features. Adjust timing and add sound effects.
Morpholio Trace - Sketch CAD
Vectorworks, Inc.
, design, create with layers
Create intelligent sketches and drawings with layer management. Add markup for communication. Work through all design phases with fluid tools. Support for architectural and industrial design workflows.
Milanote
Milanote Pty Ltd
Save ideas, organize projects, visualize workflows
Organize creative projects with notes, images, videos, and sketches. Arrange ideas and tasks visually in customizable boards. Invite team members to collaborate on shared or private boards. Save content from other apps directly.
Notebook – Notes & To Do
Zoho Corporation
Write, sketch, record, and sync
Write with text, images, sketches, and audio. Add files like PDFs and spreadsheets. Create checklists and to-dos. Sync across devices and cloud. Capture moments and record audio directly.
Notability: AI Notes & Planner
Ginger Labs, Inc.
Take , record audio, and organize ideas
Take handwritten or typed with digital ink and text tools. Annotate PDFs, textbooks, slides, and images. Record audio and combine with sketches, diagrams, and highlights. Search and organize content for easy retrieval.
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft Corporation
Capture notes, plan tasks, track ideas
Capture thoughts, notes, and ideas with a digital notepad. Organize plans, create sketches, and save memos. Sync notes via OneDrive for access across devices. Track errands and manage tasks efficiently.
Tayasui Sketches
SKETCHES SRL
Sketch brushes for realistic drawing
Allows users to import photos and access over 20 ultra-realistic brushes. Create detailed and paintings with adjustable brush pressure and flow. Export artwork in multiple formats and share directly.
Notes
Apple Inc.
Save , add checklists, sync across devices
Take with text, audio, and attachments like PDFs, photos, and web links. Scan documents and include handwritten sketches. Organize with checklists and sync across devices using iCloud.
ChatGPT
OpenAI OpCo, LLC
Generate images and text responses
Generate images from text descriptions or modify existing images using simple text input. Use advanced voice mode for real-time conversations. Access chat history across devices. Sync with OpenAI updates.
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Goodnotes Limited
Capture notes, organize ideas, and create plans
Create and organize digital notes with handwriting recognition and customizable templates. Annotate PDFs and images. Use AI to summarize text and generate ideas. Collaborate in real-time with team members.
You Doodle - draw on photos
Digital Ruby, LLC
Markup , add text, insert shapes
On with precise tools. Add text, shapes, and stickers. Insert layers and blend images. Create collages with frames and stamps. Design custom stickers and share directly via iMessage or the .
Sketchbook®
Sketchbook, Inc.
Sketch, paint, and draw anytime
Create and refine artwork with customizable brushes and layers. Sketch, paint, and draw with pressure-sensitive tools. Save and organize projects. Export in various formats. Collaborate in real-time with others.
MyScript Notes: AI Handwriting
MyScript
Write, draw, and annotate documents effortlessly
Create notes and documents by hand with AI-powered recognition. Draw, sketch, and annotate PDFs on an expandable canvas. Convert to text and create diagrams with intuitive gestures. Organize content with layers and embed images.
Pages: Create Documents
Apple Inc.
Create documents, add media, design
Draw and annotate using Apple Pencil or finger. Add images, videos, audio, tables, charts, and shapes. Create documents from templates or start blank. Edit text, format , and export files. Sync with Apple devices.
Notebooks: Write and Organize
Alfons Schmid
, , and transform notes into tasks
Allows users to and format text with Markdown. It supports note-taking, task management, and document organization. Users can create personal wikis, build Zettelkasten systems, and manage research materials.
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