# Page 3 | Goodnotes Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Goodnotes

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 3 - Reviews of Goodnotes

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Student  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Awesome software for note organization and note taking 10/10 would recommend!!!"

December 5, 2022

5.0

Overall great software! I use it every single day and it always goes very well!

Pros

I started using GoodNotes when I got my first iPad as it was heavily recommended to me. I really like that the app has many different templates that you can choose from like lined paper, grid paper, journal and many other templates. In the app, you can have multiple pages and notebooks that are open which makes switching between these notebooks very simple (saves you time). There are a variety of pen, highlighter, drawing sizes and various different colours that are available to choose from. GoodNotes having a variety is quite important to me as it allows me to customize the note I'm taking and make it something personal to me. GoodNotes is very easy to use - anyone can learn to use it. There is a one time fee that one has to pay to use but it is very affordable. GoodNotes has never glitched or crashed on me which speaks to the good quality of the app. You can also easily add in photos, videos, and stickers/recordings.

Cons

Something that would be cool to see would be more templates. There are a variety of available templates but it would be great to see more templates be available. No other criticism to say. The premium version differs drastically from the free version - I hope the free version could be of better quality. The premium version is a one time fee about $12 dollars which isn't too bad. These are just some suggestions if I had to give comments on what I least liked. I still highly recommend GoodNotes.

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HL

Herman L.  
Educator  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "GoodNotes inspires note-taking excellence."

December 3, 2022

5.0

Since I am an educator and frequently teach online I've found myself using GoodNotes more and more when teaching. It is ideal for integrating images with text, and its page customization options make it an excellent tool for visually grabbing a student's attention. On a side note, my personal journal and private projects in GoodNotes have never looked better.

Pros

GoodNotes provides stunning visual options allowing users to integrate text with media such as illustrations, photos, art, and video links. It is a fun app and program to use, and I find myself returning to it repeatedly.

Cons

Honestly, there is very little that can be improved. I found no weak points in the software and was hard-pressed to say anything overly critical of such a wonderful program.

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TM

Tucker M.  
Financial planner  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Perfect for note taking, creativity, and organization "

February 29, 2024

4.0

Excellent, a creative tool to keep organized, detailed notes and calendars

Pros

Creative templates, easy to use UI, and organization abilities

Cons

Most templates are not free to use for people

Switched from

[Pages](https://www.capterra.com/p/229116/Pages/)

Unorganized system and unable to create or template as effectively

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MA

Mariagrazia A.  
designer  
Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The best app for taking notes"

November 11, 2022

4.0

I think it is an app that is useful for business, study or personal use

Pros

the ease of use and the preddo truly accessible to all

Cons

I would like to have the possibility (as in Notability) to have a showcase where to put my digital products to be used in GoodNotes, available to users

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CS

Chiara S.  
Studente  
Chemicals  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "La perfetta applicazione per lo studente "

February 23, 2023

5.0

Molto funzionale e utile lo consiglio, migliora la qualità degli appunti di conseguenza anche la qualità dello studio, risparmiando tempo, ottenendo risultati migliori con più facilità

Pros

Che ha molte funzioni si possono aggiungere e modificare tantissime cose rendendo morto ricchi, completi e funzionali appunti o schemi per uno studio produttivo, ottimizzando il tempo. È molto utile che puoi sempre modificare e aggiungere cose nuove risparmiando tempo.

Cons

Alcune funzionalità sono nascoste e non super intuitive per utilizzare le potenzialità del software al massimo bisogna smanettare un po’ per scoprire tutte le funzioni

Switched from

[Notability](https://www.capterra.com/p/229356/Notability/)

Nel tempo andava pagato più volte e aveva meno funzioni

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PA

Pischanath A.  
Student  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Useful Application"

May 20, 2022

4.0

It is good, but it could be better.

Pros

The application is consistent. There is no unreasonable breakdown. In terms of writing and document management the impressive. Especially, the conversion from handwritten to text part.

Cons

The part that needs to improve is snap to shape. If you can make it more precise it will be very helpful. I am not talking about the conventional shapes or slightly complicated shapes such as oval, and eclipse. The tools are frequently useless when I try to draw a star or hexagon, pentagon and these kinds of shapes. Also, if you can include the layer function for drawing purposes. This might be helpful.

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SJ

Simone J.  
Wissenschaftliche Redakteurin  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Externer Datenspeicher für mein Hirn"

November 24, 2023

5.0

Pros

Ich nutze Goodnotes seit Jahren zum Ordnen meiner Gedanken und zur Integration von PDF-Dokumenten, die ich durcharbeiten muss. Einen Großteil meiner handschriftlichen Notizen habe ich durch Goodnotes direkt digitalisiert, kann sie durchsuchen und strukturieren.

Cons

Manchmal vermisse ich mehr Möglichkeiten für Skizzen - letztlich reichen aber auch die integrierten Stifte völlig aus.

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LR

Luigi R.  
militare  
Military  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "excellent software for writing"

October 18, 2023

5.0

ideal software for students, those who need to take notes and create virtual notebooks.

Pros

writing software that I use daily for work, taking notes, creating lists and memos, creating diaries and also used to prepare the degree thesis

Cons

I don't really agree with the price of the software which I think is quite high

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JM

Joseph M.  
Educator  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Revolutionary"

August 23, 2022

5.0

This is my favorite new app of 2022. I suspect I will be a long time user of this!

Pros

This app has changed my life. I use it almost everyday exclusively for writing notes now, and it makes access them so much easier! Such amazing formatting options as well!

Cons

Only wish they would make more book cover options and make double tap on Apple Pencil undo writing instead of switching between tools.

Review Source

SE

Susan E.  
Operations Manager  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Much cheaper than others- Easy to use without lots of training!"

October 30, 2023

5.0

Pros

I like that I can easily take a pdf into good notes, edit by typing on, highlighting, and then export back out into pdf or images.

Cons

If you use an eraser to "hide" a portion of the document and then try to add text over it, you can't do it, it is not visible.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)[Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/)

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HT

Helia T.  
Scientist  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Good for handwriting "

May 10, 2022

4.0

Nice app!

Pros

It feels cool to use the Goodnotes app, especially if you have a good pen to unlock some incredible features to capture handwritten notes. Both the document creation and user interface are very well designed. Its easy to bookmark pages and refer back to it if you lose track of the writing.

Cons

It will be nice if this app works for non-iPhone users

Review Source

MN

Mariana N.  
Master student  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Essential as a student."

January 2, 2023

5.0

Is incredible the fact that you can have all the creativity without using any paper.

Pros

Is awesome! Your imagination is the limit, you can customize everything and keep your notes super organized and cute.

Cons

Is not compatible with all operative systems.

Review Source

HS

Heather S.  
LMHC  
Mental Health Care  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Using on Ipad Pro with Apple Pencil"

February 25, 2022

4.0

Overall, it's helpful. I wish it were more customizable, and that saving with a different name was more intuitive, but I'll continue to use it regardless because of how useful it is on a daily basis for me as a therapist.

Pros

The ability to hand write directly on PDFs with Pencil is helpful, and the different options for writing are great. Most helpful is that I can have GoodNotes open on my iPad and my Macbook Pro at the same time and they sync almost immediately.

Cons

There doesn't appear to be the option to have handwriting immediately convert to text. This is the one feature I would love because I can't ever read my own handwriting later on.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)[Evernote Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/154969/Evernote-Business/)

Reason for choosing Goodnotes

Cost, access on both ipad, computer (and iPhone), user interface is easy to navigate

Review Source

EM

Elizabeth M.  
Customer Researcher  
Retail  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great for an ADHD Brain"

July 21, 2022

5.0

I've loved this app. I use it for my work to-do, my random lists, and my personal journal. Easy to change, travel with, and update

Pros

I just started using this app and I'm already hooked! I've been looking for a new way to organize my ever-changing brain and this is IT. I love that I can type, write, draw, and add images, and then copy and change EVERYTHING at ANYTIME! The lasso is incredible; I'm always changing how I want things to look or work, and it makes it so easy to stay flexible

Cons

There's a bit of a learning curve when it comes to using this product. A tutorial video/easy walk through would be appreciated (although I found lots of YouTubers)

Review Source

YT

Yusuf T.  
Game Developer  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "GoodNotes very great Notepad software."

June 22, 2022

4.0

Pros

I love to use GoodNotes on iPhone because it is very simple and good looking software. It is really inexpensive. Listing and categorization on app is very great too.

Cons

I think GoodNotes is very great and simple software, everyone should benefit from it, so the number of platforms it supports should increase.

Review Source

ZD

Zhenjiao D.  
Student  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "It is great app and nice developer team"

April 5, 2023

5.0

Pros

The existing functions are so far so nice. Meanwhile, the developer team does not stop further improvement. More interesting functions are added in. absolutely, I will continue using it for many many days.

Cons

as an ipad user, some times i feel it is a little bit hard to manage the files when there are many of them consider the tag function? like macOS

Review Source

GP

Gabriel P.  
Student  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Goodnotes Review"

October 29, 2023

4.0

My overall experience with the application, like I said before, was good enough. It does a good job as a notetaker, which is what I used it for.

Pros

I mostly liked how well it does the functionality it promises. My usage was simple, just taking notes for my classes, and overall it did a good enough job.

Cons

Based on my limited usage, one thing I didnt like is having to copy and paste items between pages because I couldnt just drag them. I also noticed the application has trouble with palm rejection, leading me to accidentally move the page position.

Review Source

CO

Christian O.  
Studente  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Ottima e piena di funzioni"

November 25, 2022

4.0

Ottima, usato tutti i giorni come sostituto del quaderno

Pros

Il fatto che a un costo di 10€ si possano avere quaderni illimitati nel quale si può scrivere in modi diversi grazie alle tante funzioni, possibilità di fare linee dritte, figure geometriche, evidenziare...

Cons

Il fatto che a volte è più conveniente usare la carta per avere una maggiore precisione

Review Source

LG

Louise G.  
Chargee de mission  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "J'adore cet outil "

December 26, 2023

4.0

Pros

Je l'utilise pour annoter mes pdf et c'est très pratique ! Je peux insérer des photos, les tourner etc... c'est très complet !

Cons

l'outil n'est pas disponible sur android... c'est son seul point négatif !

Review Source

AB

Anjali B.  
Student  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Alright product"

August 8, 2022

3.0

Its alright

Pros

Multiple functionalities and several options

Cons

Complicated interface. Ability to sync is slow

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
プロダクトデザイナー  
Building Materials  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "デザインする人にもおすすめしたい"

December 17, 2022

5.0

長所のほうが勝るため、初期デザインのタイミングでの活用価値が非常に高いと感じています。

Pros

スケッチを起こしそこに簡単な色を加えられることで、人へ伝え、理解してもらうことが格段に上がります。スケッチソフトではないが、そのデータを素早くほかのアプリへ投稿し閲覧が可能であったりコピーしてプレゼン資料に貼るなど一連の作業がストレスなくビジネスを前に進めてくれる

Cons

常にノートの表紙がついてくること。ノートだけど成果物として全てを流用したい場合に削除する必要が発生する

Reason for choosing Goodnotes

利用者からの口コミ、利用して実感していること

Review Source

JM

Jo M.  
Behavior Therapist  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Supports my handwritten notes"

October 2, 2022

5.0

Pros

I love the write-in pop-up box at the bottom that lets me be more accurate when I'm handwriting notes on an iPad. The software works pretty smoothly and there's minimal friction, especially when I need to undo an edit.

Cons

WIsh there was more notebook space in the free version.

Review Source

AA

Alejandro A.  
PhD student  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy to use, easy to learn"

March 1, 2022

5.0

It lets you to do everything you can imagine to improve your notes, with fun figures and colors

Pros

The fact that you can link your notes from another platforms is amazing, there is no limit for you to be organized

Cons

The customization of the folders can be more intuitive

Review Source

MdgM

Maria das graças M.  
Enfermeira  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Recomeço "

March 21, 2023

2.0

Trabalhos estudos

Pros

De poder a notar copiar e colar imagens

Cons

O valor muito caro acredito que daria pra ser um valor menor e outra coisa nem na caneta vocês dão

Review Source

VG

Vanessa G.  
Account Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "There are better free softwares that do more"

May 17, 2022

2.0

Pros

I like that if you buy it it can also be seen on a mac computer and used somewhat interchangeably.

Cons

The competitors are free and you can record and make voice notes which would be great for estimaters, training, classes, etc. I feel limited as weel, it does not have as many sheet templates.

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