Digible vs Goodnotes
Goodnotes is a popular general-purpose note-taking app for iPad with Apple Pencil support. Many users import PDF Bibles to annotate in Goodnotes.
If you've ever tried Bible journaling in Goodnotes, you know the struggle: importing PDF Bibles, managing hundreds of pages, losing your place, and missing proper verse navigation. Goodnotes is a phenomenal note-taking app — but it was never designed for Bible study. Digible was built from the ground up as a Bible journaling app, combining the best of Goodnotes' writing experience with purpose-built Scripture features.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Digible | Goodnotes |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Pencil support | ||
| Built-in Bible text | ||
| Verse-by-verse navigation | ||
| Multiple Bible translations | ||
| Cloud sync | ||
| Freehand drawing | ||
| Highlighters & pen tools | ||
| Digital stickers | ||
| Streaks & study habits | ||
| Customisable Bible covers | ||
| Line breaks for note-taking | ||
| Night mode | ||
| General note-taking | ||
| PDF import & annotation | ||
| Free Bible translations | ||
| Offline Scripture access | Via PDF import | |
| Purpose-built for Bible study |
Where Digible Excels
- Bible text is built in — no PDF imports or workarounds needed
- Proper verse-by-verse navigation to jump anywhere in Scripture instantly
- Multiple translations (WEB, ASV, BSB free; NLT, NKJV premium)
- Streaks to help build consistent Bible study habits
- Customisable Bible covers for a personal touch
- Line breaks on chapters designed for better note-taking
- Clean, simple UI designed specifically for the Bible journaling workflow
- Free Bible translations with unlimited reading and journaling
Where Goodnotes Excels
- General-purpose note-taking beyond Bible study
- PDF import and annotation capabilities
- Established ecosystem with large template library
- Available on iPhone and Mac in addition to iPad
The Verdict
Goodnotes is an incredible general-purpose note-taking app, and it's great for many things. But for Bible study and journaling specifically, Digible offers a purpose-built experience that eliminates the workarounds Goodnotes users face. If your primary goal is engaging with Scripture through writing, drawing, and annotation, Digible is the better choice. Think of it this way: Goodnotes is a notebook that you can put a Bible in. Digible is a Bible that has a notebook built in.
Getting Started with Digible
If you're ready to try a purpose-built Bible journaling experience on your iPad, Digible is free to download with three free Bible translations ( WEB, ASV, BSB) and unlimited reading and journaling. Use Apple Pencil to write, draw, and annotate directly on Scripture. Plus, enjoy streaks to build study habits, customisable Bible covers, line breaks for better note-taking, and a library for quick access to your recent annotations.
New to Bible journaling? Read our beginner's guide to Bible journaling or explore creative journaling ideas to get started.
Try Digible Free
Download the Bible journaling app built for iPad with Apple Pencil support.