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Take notes faster and easier
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Stashpad▲178
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Notational Velocity▲166
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RemNote V1▲255
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Typed▲256
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2016
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Notational▲113
Notes at the speed of thought
2017
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Browser Notes▲128
Your ideas, organized - not uploaded
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Type▲229
Take notes without interrupting your flow
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Sketch Manager▲210
Manage Sketch symbols, text and layer styles easily
2019
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Keyboard Notes▲75
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2020
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Use The Keyboard▲111
Keyboard shortcuts for Mac, Windows, and web apps
2019
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SpeedNote AI▲211
Convert your typo-riddled mess into clear notes
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Tab Text▲174
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