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beGin

Create. Write. Inspire. — A professional workspace for notes, drawing, and AI-assisted learning.

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Note Workspace

Take class notes, write essays, and map ideas — all in one place. Notes are saved locally first and work fully offline.

Paged Note

GoodNotes-style pages for handwriting, class notes, homework, PDF annotation, and journals. Use pen, highlighter, lasso, images, text boxes, shapes, and Tape strips to hide answers for self-testing.

Infinite Canvas

A free-layout surface for mind maps, brainstorming, and knowledge maps. Mix handwriting, images, text, and sticky notes on a scrollable canvas.

Document

Keyboard-first writing for essays, reports, and structured notes. Headings, lists, formatting, outline, word count, and in-document version snapshots.

Templates

Start from built-in templates — Cornell Notes, Lab Report, Essay Planner, Mathematics, and more — or create and import your own.

Handwriting & OCR

Write naturally with Apple Pencil. On-device OCR recognizes handwriting for search and editing — processed locally on your device, no credits required.

Lecture Audio

Record audio attached to a note with timeline markers linked to your writing. On-device transcription uses the Speech framework and stays on your device.

Study Tools

Flashcards, Quiz, Word Book, Mistake Book, and Knowledge Graph — turn notes into active study material and connect concepts across documents.

AI on Notes

Summarize pages, explain selections, check answers, generate flashcards and quizzes, and get hint-first tutoring. AI output is previewed before you insert it.

Import & Export

Import PDFs, images, and text. Export notes as beGin Note (.nexnote), PDF, or PNG. Documents export as .nexdoc, PDF, or plain text.

Draw & More

Draw

Create artwork with layers, brushes, and custom palettes. Send a note page to Draw as a reference-backed canvas.

AI-Assisted Learning

Ask questions, analyze images, check handwriting, and generate practice questions. Usage is managed through monthly AI Credits on every plan.

Sync & Backup

Sync notes via iCloud (free). Pro unlocks beGin Cloud sync for notes; Pro+ adds complete backup packages. Local backup and restore is available on all plans.

Subscription Plans

Choose the plan that fits your workflow. Prices shown in New Zealand dollars; actual pricing may vary by region.

Free

NZ$0

20 AI credits / month

  • Paged, Infinite Canvas & Document notes
  • Study tools & templates
  • iCloud sync for notes
  • Local backup & restore
  • Draw core tools

Pro+

NZ$9.99/mo

or NZ$79.99/year

1,000 AI credits / month

  • Everything in Pro
  • Cloud version history
  • Complete backup packages
  • Highest AI credit allowance

AI Credit Usage

Each AI action consumes credits from your monthly allowance. Credits reset each billing period and generally do not roll over.

AI credit costs per action
Action Credits
Standard text question 1
Image / OCR recognition 3
Handwriting answer check 3
Generate practice questions 2
Regenerate answer Charged as a new request

Final prices and in-app purchase details are shown on the App Store at the time of purchase. Subscriptions are billed through Apple and renew automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date.

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User Guide

Step-by-step instructions for notes, artwork, iCloud sync, AI Credits, and more.

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Support

Find answers to common questions, troubleshooting steps, and contact information.

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