Notability: AI Notes & PDF app vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Notability: AI Notes & PDF app's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Notability: AI Notes & PDF app This App	Goodnotes 6 Nemesis	MarginNote 3 Contender	ZoomNotes Contender	LiquidText Contender	Flexcil Note & PDF Reader Contender	Adobe Acrobat Reader Peer	Notion Peer	Evernote Peer	PDF Expert - Editor, Reader Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Ginger Labs	GoodNotes Limited	EasyReader Software	Deliverance Software Ltd	LiquidText, Inc.	Flexcil Inc.	Adobe Inc.	Notion Labs, Inc.	Evernote Corporation	Readdle Technologies
Category	Productivity	-	-	-	-	-	Business	-	Productivity	-
Platform	iOS, Android	-	-	-	-	-	iOS	-	iOS, Android	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	-	-	-	-	-	4.7 / 5	-	0.0 / 5	-
Ratings Count	446,840	-	-	-	-	-	614,769	-	0	-
Price	Free	-	-	-	-	-	Free	-	Free	-
Release Date	Apr 1, 2010	-	-	-	-	-	Oct 17, 2011	-	Dec 30, 2010	-
Last Updated	May 4, 2026	-	-	-	-	-	Apr 20, 2026	-	May 6, 2026	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	negative	-	-	-	-	-	mixed	-	terrible	-
Score	25/100	-	-	-	-	-	44/100	-	15/100	-
Praises	AI-powered quiz generation provides efficient study tools for complex academic material	-	-	-	-	-	Ease of Use Reliable PDF Utility	-	Long-term utility of the note-taking database remains a core value for legacy users	-
Complaints	Persistent note retrieval and synchronization failures render critical academic data inaccessible	-	-	-	-	-	Predatory Billing & Cancellation Aggressive Upselling	-	Aggressive paywall prompts and subscription price hikes alienate long-term loyal user base	-
Requests	Hands-free Siri integration for verbal interaction with AI-generated study content	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Simplified interface and improved export functionality for migrating data to alternative platforms	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Audio-to-ink sync creates high switching costs Multi-format annotation supports complex workflows	-	-	-	-	-	Massive brand authority and 635M+ install base Proprietary Liquid Mode for superior mobile reading Deep integration with Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem	-	Long-term utility of the note-taking database sustains legacy subscriber retention Cross-device sync ensures consistent utility across user hardware	-
Weaknesses	Persistent sync failures during study periods Intrusive subscription prompts alienate users	-	-	-	-	-	High user resentment regarding 'dark patterns' in billing Aggressive upselling UI that interferes with core utility Perceived app bloat from multi-modal 'Acrobat Studio' features	-	Premium tier pricing above category median 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap Frequent crashes and slow load times on modern hardware	-
Pricing	freemium	-	-	-	-	-	subscription	-	freemium	-
Momentum	Intense	-	-	-	-	-	Maintenance	-	Intense	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~7d avg	-	-	-	-	-	4 versions, ~13d avg	-	5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~5d avg	-

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