Inkkept
Inkkept vs Noteshelf
Noteshelf is a polished notebook app with a large stationery collection, and it runs on Apple devices, Android and Windows. Its free version holds 3 notebooks. Inkkept is iPad only, and every notebook is free.
| Feature | Inkkept | Noteshelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free version, Premium $14.99 once, or yearly plans from $19.99 on the App Store |
| Free version | Unlimited notebooks, folders and pages | Up to 3 notebooks with core pens and paper |
| Account | No account | Not stated on its App Store listing |
| Devices | iPad | iPad, iPhone, Mac, Apple Vision, Android and Windows |
| Sync | Your own iCloud, between iPads, free | iCloud |
| Export | PDF and notebook files, no watermark, Export Everything at once | PDF or images |
| Getting notes back | Versions on close, 30 days in Recently Deleted, scheduled backups to a folder in Files | Backup to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox or WebDAV |
| Audio recording | No | Yes, recorded alongside your handwriting |
| AI | No AI features. Handwriting search runs on the iPad | Noteshelf AI with monthly credits |
When Noteshelf is the better choice
- You need your notes on an iPhone, a Mac, Android or Windows.
- You want a large catalog of covers, papers and stickers.
- You want audio recording or AI features.
When Inkkept is the better choice
- You write on an iPad and want every notebook free, with no cap and no subscription.
- You don't want to make an account. iCloud sync uses the Apple Account you already have.
- You want to be able to leave: Export Everything saves each notebook as a PDF and as a notebook file.
- You want it hard to lose a note, with earlier versions, Recently Deleted and scheduled backups.
Moving your notes from Noteshelf
In Noteshelf, export each notebook as a PDF. In Inkkept's library, tap Import PDF and pick the file. It opens as a notebook you can keep writing on. Your old handwriting comes across as part of the page, so you can read it and write over it, but not move or erase the old strokes.