Latest iOS App Updates

New in 16.9

Introducing the Calligraphy Pen: expressive ink that responds to the angle of your stroke. Coming to Plus and Pro subscribers.
Introducing note covers: pick a cover for any note from the library or the content manager. Available on Notability Cloud.
Bulk import: long-press the + button in the library to import whole folders, subfolders included.
Add extra space to the sides of imported PDFs for more room to write.
Quizzes now pick up where you left off.
Notability uses less disk space, especially on Notability Cloud.
Faster handwriting search, smoother window resizing, and other fixes.

Introducing code blocks: add code with syntax highlighting for over two dozen languages. Tap the code block button in the text toolbar or start a line with three backticks and a space.
Introducing block quotes: set off a quote from a professor, a textbook, or anyone else. Tap the quote block button in the text toolbar or start a line with > and a space.
The tape tool now supports 12 sizes for finer control over width.
Improved text rendering when font sizes are mixed on one line.
Reordering pages in the content manager now moves the page's text with it.
Snap guidelines are now hidden in presentation mode.

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Flashcards, quizzes, and full exam prep are now available from your Home tab. Pick how you want to study and track your progress as you go
Duplicate the selection tool to keep both Boxed and Freeform in your toolbar
Fixed a bug with handwriting conversion across page breaks
Widgets now support tinting on iOS 26

Home tab makes it easy to jump into your work. Find a recent note, record, or import all in one place
Focus Mode: 4-finger tap in your notes to turn it on. Drag the pill to reposition it, or use the hand tool to hide it
Updated academic planners for the 2026-27 school year
Less urgent notifications now have a new home. Find them in the notification menu at the top right of the library
Learn now supports images in Chat
Fixed bugs with the selection menu, Apple Pencil squeeze, and blurry PDF's

Introducing Classic: Notability's one-time purchase is back, with unlimited notes, handwriting recognition, and collaboration across devices.

Classic users who purchased Notability prior to our switch to subscriptions are still grandfathered into this plan.

Introducing Classic: Notability's one-time purchase is back, with unlimited notes, handwriting recognition, and collaboration across devices.

Classic users who purchased Notability prior to our switch to subscriptions are still grandfathered into this plan.

Introducing Version History: See your note's past versions and restore the one you need on Notability Cloud.
Introducing Referrals: Invite a friend. When they join, you both get rewarded.
Added support for Smart Notes on Mac.
Fixed an error when importing notes from OneDrive and Outlook.

Capture up to 10 photos at once and add them to your note in a single step
Sped up partial erase, lasso selection, snapping, and shape recognition for smoother note-taking
Brought back the global setting to choose your default view mode for new notes

On iPad, you can now set what left-edge swipe does from inside a note: open the Note Switcher or go back to your library
Fixed the tap area on quiz sidebar rows
Fixed a freeze when redeeming a code on Mac
Fixed rare crashes when launching and when rotating with the keyboard open

Updated August 10, 2026 23:11