Notes beyond
handwriting.
Notes that go beyond handwriting. Type, draw, collaborate, and sync across every device with Craft.
Which one is right for you?
Notability users love the handwriting experience on iPad, but many outgrow its limitations — no real cross-platform support, no collaboration, and no typed document capabilities. Craft gives you Apple Pencil drawing plus everything else: typed docs, AI, collaboration, and true multi-device sync.
Choose if you:
- Type AND draw — Notability is handwriting-only with minimal typed text
- Full apps on Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows, and Web — not just iPad
- Real-time collaboration — Notability has no team features
- AI assistant included for writing, summarizing, and organizing
- Web publishing, tables, and rich media — not just digital paper
Choose Notability if you:
- Audio recording synced to handwriting is essential
- iPad handwriting with paper simulation is your primary use case
- You mainly annotate PDFs and lecture slides
- You don't need typed documents or cross-platform access
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how Craft and Notability compare across key features
| Feature | Notability | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | Native apps on Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows, Web | Native on iPad and Mac — limited elsewhere | |
| Cross-Platform | Full apps on all platforms with instant sync | iPad-first — Mac app is limited, no Windows/Web | |
| Note Types | Rich typed docs + Apple Pencil drawing + media | Handwriting-focused — minimal typed text features | |
| AI Features | Built-in AI for writing, summarizing, organizing | No AI features available | |
| Offline Access | Full offline on every platform | Offline on iPad — limited on other devices | |
| Apple Pencil | Drawing + annotation alongside typed documents | Excellent pen tools with audio sync | Notability |
| Web Publishing | One-click beautiful web pages | Not available | |
| Free Tier | Free plan with sync included | Free with limits — subscription for full access | Tie |
| Organization | Spaces, folders, collections, tags, search | Basic subjects and dividers | |
| Collaboration | Real-time editing, shared spaces, comments | No collaboration features |
Perché le persone scelgono Craft
« Your app absolutely blew me away. I've tried everything — hundreds of hours switching between apps. Every single one let me down in some way — too slow, too clunky, too ugly. And then I found Craft. From the very first moment, I felt it: the speed, the elegance, the flow. This is the best app I've used in years. »
Perché le persone scelgono Craft
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What matters most
Craft gets it right
Quick idea capture
Capture ideas by typing or drawing — on Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows, and Web, not just iPad
Fast, beautiful writing
Beautiful typed documents with rich formatting, covers, and media — not just handwritten pages
Offline access
Full offline on every device with cloud sync and backup — your notes are never trapped on one iPad
Easy Organization
Spaces, folders, collections, and full-text search — find anything instantly across all devices
Task management
Built-in tasks with due dates and daily notes — manage work alongside your notes
Compare the cost
| Plan | Notability | |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Gratis | Gratis |
| Plus Personal | $4.8 | $20/year |
| Plus Family and Groups | $9.0 /persona | N/A |
| AI Assistant Feature | Included | In Business plan only |
In 3 simple steps
Switch From Notability To Craft
Export Your Notes
In Notability, select notes and share as PDF to preserve your handwritten content and annotations.
Import to Craft
Import your PDFs into Craft as reference documents, then start creating new typed + drawn notes.
Start Creating
Draw with Apple Pencil AND type rich documents — synced to every device. Your notes grow with you.
Ready for notes that go beyond handwriting?
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Domande comuni
For note-taking beyond handwriting, yes. Craft offers Apple Pencil support plus typed notes, rich formatting, collaboration, cross-device sync, and AI. Notability is better only if handwriting with paper simulation is your exclusive use case.
Anyone who wants their notes accessible beyond a single iPad. Students who type and handwrite, professionals who collaborate, and anyone who needs their notes on their phone, laptop, or web browser.
Yes. Craft supports real-time collaboration, shared spaces, comments, and team folders. Notability has no collaboration features at all — every note is personal and device-bound.
Notability switched from a one-time purchase to a $20/year subscription, frustrating many long-time users. Craft has a generous free tier and Plus starts at $7.99/month with AI, publishing, and full sync included.
Cross-device sync (not just iPad), typed rich documents, web publishing, real-time collaboration, AI assistant, full-text search, collections, and API integration. Notability focuses solely on handwriting.
Yes. Craft works fully offline on all platforms — Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows, and Web. Notability works offline on iPad only. Craft syncs changes automatically when you reconnect.
Export your Notability notes as PDF files, then import them into Craft. Your handwritten pages appear as PDF attachments within Craft documents, which you can annotate and organize alongside typed notes.
Craft offers rich block-based formatting: headings, callouts, code blocks, tables, covers, media, and beautiful typography. Notability is primarily a digital paper canvas for handwriting with limited text formatting.
Yes. Craft is a native app with instant launch and sub-second sync on iPad. It also works natively on Mac, iPhone, Windows, and Web — something Notability can't offer.
Craft offers Spaces, folders, collections, linked documents, tags, and powerful full-text search. Notability uses subjects and dividers — basic organization that doesn't scale well.
Yes. Craft lets you publish any document as a beautiful web page with one click. Share professional pages with anyone — no account needed. Notability has no publishing feature.
Both support Apple Pencil on iPad. Notability has more advanced pen tools and paper simulation. Craft lets you mix handwriting with typed text, images, and rich formatting in the same document — and access it all from any device.
Yes. Craft includes an AI assistant free in all plans for writing, editing, summarizing, and organizing. Notability has no AI features — it's focused exclusively on handwriting input.
If you need notes beyond handwriting — typed documents, collaboration, cross-device access, or publishing — absolutely. Craft complements or replaces Notability depending on your needs.
Depends on your workflow. Notability is great for handwritten lecture notes on iPad. Craft is better for everything else: typed essays, group projects, research organization, and studying across devices. Many students use both.
Significantly. Craft is a full document tool with rich formatting, AI assistance, and publishing. Notability is a handwriting app — typed text is a secondary feature with basic formatting.
Craft syncs instantly across Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows, and Web. Notability syncs via iCloud between Apple devices only (iPad, iPhone, Mac). Craft gives you access from any device, anywhere.
Export Notability notes as PDFs from the share menu. Import them into Craft documents. You can then add typed notes, organize with folders, and access everything across all your devices.
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