“The exam will be based primarily on the things we discuss in class. Not a lot from the textbook.” The bell rings and your professor gives the class a wink as you get up for the next class. Thank goodness you’re the type of student who goes to every class. The only problem is that your professor spits words faster than most mainstream rappers. How are you supposed to keep up? Googling “best app for taking notes for school” doesn’t help much. That’s why you’re reading this. In this post, you’ll learn the pro’s and con’s of each note-taking app so you can decide what’s best for you and your needs. And with that, let’s get into… The Top 10 Note-Taking Apps of 20191. EvernoteOverview: Evernote is a cross-platform note-taking app that’s great for processing hand-written notes and clipping articles from the web. The price, however, could be prohibitive on a student budget. Compatibility: Browser, Windows, Mac, Android, iOS Pros:
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2. OneNoteOverview: Microsoft’s free cross-platform note-taking app gives Evernote a run for its money, though the interface leaves something to be desired. Compatibility: Browser, Windows, Mac, Android, iOS Pros
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3. BearOverview: Bear features powerful Markdown capability and an excellent writing experience. The only downside is its lack of Windows support. Compatibility: Mac, iOS, Browser (soon) Pros
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4. Apple NotesOverview: Apple Notes offers solid organization and formatting features, though it lacks Markdown support and is (unsurprisingly) only for Apple devices. Compatibility: iOS, OSX Pros
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5. Google KeepOverview: Google Keep offers a basic, cross-platform note-taking app that plays well with other Google tools. The only downside is its lack of organization features. Compatibility: iOS, Android, Browser Pros:
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6. NotionOverview: Offers a powerful, database-driven note-taking experience that’s unlike most apps out there. Free account is basically just a demo, however. Compatibility: Mac, iOS, Android, Windows, Browser Pros:
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7. Standard NotesOverview: Standard Notes takes security seriously and has powerful search features. The only downside is its lack of in-app image hosting. Compatibility: Browser, Mac, Windows, Linux (!!!), iOS, Android Pros
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8. SliteOverview: Slite offers the best Markdown editing experience we’ve found, and the free version offers enough storage for most students. The interface still leaves something to be desired, however. Compatibility: Browser, Mac, Windows, Android, iOS Pros
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9. UlyssesOverview: Ulysses is great for both note-taking and writing long-form essays or articles, though it lacks a free version and only works on Apple devices. Compatibility: iOS and OSX Pros:
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10. TyporaOverview: Typora is highly customizable and works on all major operating systems, though it lacks online and mobile apps for working on the go. Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux Pros:
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The Best Note-Taking App: Our Winners
So what’s the best note-taking app out there? Well… It depends on what your needs are, so we broke up the winners into 3 different categories:
Best Writing ExperienceTypora’s clean UI, hybrid Markdown editor, and quick-look table content view gives it the most pleasurable writing experience, across all the desktop platforms. Runner-up: Slite has a great hybrid Markdown editor, too, and is arguably better than Typora at organization. But it’s still a bit too slow and buggy to take the top spot. Best OrganizationUlysses. We don’t even have a runner-up for this category because nothing comes close. Its views, custom searches, filters, and tags are all designed to help you keep all your notes and writing organized. Best General Note-Taking AppWhile seeing the green elephant logo no longer sparks joy in me, Evernote is still the top pick for most people. Its vast feature set ensures that it does everything well enough and has the fewest quirks (even though it doesn’t have Markdown support — a MAJOR quirk). It’s a great tool to store your research and school files (and memes!). Plus, it’s free if you use only two devices. Full disclosure: I used it for the majority of my post-secondary student life but only because I didn’t have the time to explore a better alternative. A couple of cross-platform runners-up are Standard Notes and Notion. Notion, in particular, came dangerously close to taking the top spot because of its more powerful database and templating features. Again, Slite would also be in this list if it was faster. For Mac + iOS users, go for Bear if you don’t use tables a lot, and Apple Notes if you do. While Ulysses is the top-of-the-line option and my (Roxine’s) personal pick, it’s built for serious writers and probably not worth the 4x cost over Bear for what most note-takers need. Take my free productivity masterclassWith a proper productivity system, nothing ever slips through the cracks. In just one hour, you’ll learn how to set up your to-do list, calendar, note-taking system, file management, and more — the smart way. Some Other Things to Consider When Choosing a Note-Taking AppIf you’re checking out an app that isn’t on this list, here are some of the criteria you should consider when deciding which app to use as your second brain. Hybrid Markdown SupportAs a student, you need to take notes fast. When I was still in school, I learned Markdown — a syntax that let me format my notes as I typed. Because of this, I recommend prioritizing apps with hybrid Markdown support. This feature lets you see what the text looks like formatted as you’re typing. This way you can take down bullet points, thoughts, lectures, and talks quickly without your fingers leaving the keyboard. Even if you don’t know how to use Markdown yet, having an app that lets you use it if you want to will encourage you to learn it. And when you do, there’s no looking back. Organization: Nested HierarchiesYou need a way to separate, organize, refer to each class’s files as you write. Because of this, we didn’t include apps that didn’t have a file-browsing panel. This is why Google Docs, Dropbox Paper, and Microsoft Word don’t make the list — they’re pure word processing, not note-taking apps. More specifically, you want an app that lets you create nested hierarchies within that file browser — folders within folders within folders. Like this:
You also need a way to quickly search through your notes. This is for those writing sessions when you need to quickly search up a paper to reference before your train of thought ends. Having custom searches built into an app makes sure you can access all your files for different purposes, whether you need to study for a test or fire off a quick note for the current class. Take Notes Your WayThere are a lot of note-taking apps out there. And as with most recommendations, you have to figure out what works for you. I hope that this list will help you decide on your note-taking app, whether it’s on this list or not. Image Credits: featured RSS is cool and all, but you can also view the original post here: The 10 Best Note-Taking Apps in 2019 – Evernote, Notion, and More The 10 Best Note-Taking Apps in 2019 – Evernote, Notion, and More syndicated from https://dataentrytestpro.wordpress.com/ via Tumblr The 10 Best Note-Taking Apps in 2019 – Evernote, Notion, and More
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