Notability versions

Create, customize, and organize notes on your Mac.
Dec 12, 2023
Oct 27, 2023
Aug 22, 2023
Apr 5, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2021
4.4
Sep 1, 2020
2.2
Mar 17, 2016
Review
1.0
Aug 30, 2014
Review

What's new

v12.1 [Apr 5, 2023]
- New default behavior: Log in or sign up for a Notability account via a link
- Improved inserting media objects on Mac
- Improved text box highlight behaviors
Thanks for using Notability!

v12.0 [Feb 1, 2023]
Logging in or signing up for a Notability account is now easier than ever! Log in or sign up via a link sent to your email.
Bug fixes and improvements:
- Fixed an issue resizing small selections
- Fixed an issue with poor sounding text-to-speech
Thanks for using Notability!

v11.0 [Nov 1, 2021]
*** Bug fixes in 11.0.6 ***
- Fixed an issue where the content of some notes could be shifted offscreen. You can use iCloud version history to recover problematic notes. Don't hesitate to reach out to support if you need help
- Fixed an issue that prevented some subjects to be unlocked
*** Bug fixes in 11.0.5 ***
- Fixed excessive downloads & storage of Notability Plus assets
- Notes with groups are now much faster to load (requires re-saving)
- Fixed an issue where a page could be pasted unrotated
- Fixed an issue where the page height would be incorrect after a rotation
- Fixed an issue where the custom color picker wouldn't be sized correctly
- You can now swipe to go back in Settings and Notability Plus on iPhone.
- Miscellaneous other minor bug fixes
- Fixed several crashes and improved stability
*** What's new in 11.0 ***
The next generation of Notability is here! Notability is now free to download with top features you've been waiting for.
Nested dividers
Organization inside Notability just got easier. You can now create dividers inside dividers and also create subjects with the same name!
Templates
You can create new notes from a template with our fresh new template menu. From managing your daily-todo's, monthly finances to creating new music – you can do it all within Notability.
Page Manager Bulk Actions
Our Page Manager just got an upgrade. Apply bulk actions to multiple pages using our new, sleek, expandable view. You can also copy and move pages from one note to another!

v4.4 [Sep 1, 2020]
• Fixed an issue where the app could freeze
• Miscellaneous bug fixes and improvements

Alternative downloads

Alternote
Alternote
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Simple app that helps you write notes on your computer.

Pear Note
Pear Note
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Keep track of your daily notes directly from your Mac.

Standard Notes
Standard Notes
Free
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Syncs your notes on almost every device and supports strong encryption.

Boostnote
Boostnote
Free
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Open-sourced note app for programmers.

Tomboy
Tomboy
Free
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Desktop note-taking application for Mac OS X.