Livescribe Smartpen requires a desktop application to store content. All others have browser-based options. Depending on notetaking needs, it may make sense to have “several tools in the toolbox”.
Below, you will find a comparison chart to assist you with identifying how the core features of each application differ:
Notetaking Feature Comparison Chart
| Features | Genio Notes | OneNote | Livescribe Smartpen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record Audio Lectures | X | X | X |
| Transcription | X* | ||
| Type Notes | X | X | |
| Hand Write Notes | X** | X | |
| Organize and Edit Notes Post Lecture | X | X | |
| Digital Access To Notes and Recordings | X | X | X |
| Import Images | X | X | |
| Platform Availability | Web Browser | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Web Browser | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
X* – Future feature. Not available at this time
X** – When using a tablet stylus
taking skills, retention, and comprehension by allowing students to focus more on the course lecture content and less time taking notes.