GoodNotes Education

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About

GoodNotes is a handwriting note-taking app for iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Perfect for handwritten notes and PDF annotation.

Handwriting recognition. PDF annotation. Digital planner templates. Shape recognition. Audio recording. iCloud sync. Great for students and professionals.

Who Is GoodNotes Best For?

GoodNotes is particularly well-suited for:

Handwritten Notes
PDF Annotation
Digital Planning
Student Note-Taking
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Review Coverage

4.8/5

Aggregated score built from 3 public review sources.

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Unknown

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Features

Rich Text
Real-time Sync
Image Support
File Attachments
Search
Templates
Export Options
Tag Browsing
Dark Mode
Focus Mode

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
(124,000 reviews)

Pricing

Paid

Category

Education

Project Health

Status
Active

Publisher & Origin

Developer
GoodNotes Limited
Source Model
Closed source
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Headquarters
Hong Kong
Origin Type
Company

Pros

βœ“ Great handwriting
βœ“ PDF annotation
βœ“ Templates
βœ“ Shape recognition

Cons

⚠ Apple-only
⚠ Best with Apple Pencil
⚠ Not text-focused
⚠ Limited collaboration

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does GoodNotes cost?

$9.99 one-time or $6.99/year subscription

What platforms does GoodNotes support?

GoodNotes is available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS. Download the app for your preferred platform to get started.

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