# Page 3 | Goodnotes Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is Goodnotes the right Note-Taking solution for you? Explore 76 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/233930/GoodNotes/reviews --- Goodnotes 4.5 (76) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/233930/GoodNotes/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of Goodnotes ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 76 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use CC Connie C. Full Time Student E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "GoodNotes does such a Good Job!" January 26, 2022 5.0 This software has made my grad school process go much more smoothly than expected! I love the variety of features, the organization, and the ability to take notes directly on the documents. I would highly recommend this to anybody who is a student. Pros I'm able to put all my pdf textbooks, articles, and notes in one place. I love the creativity of the colors - it helps to keep me engaged when reading challenging articles. There are some excellent features, like the ability to resize certain portions or screenshot parts of my textbook and add it to my notebook. Also a good app for signing documents! Cons The only complaint I have with this software is that things that are hyperlinked in pdfs don't stay hyperlinked once I import it into Goodnotes. Review Source 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. Review Source 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. Review Source 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 Review Source 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 Review Source AM Agustin M. Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Opinion" November 4, 2021 5.0 I like that i can carry that app and have all my notes in a same place, it took me a bit to transition from paper notes to digital note taking, overall this app has been so easy to use and has been really friendly to work with, that way i don’t have to waste so much paper in my daily life Pros Separe note files, big variety of templates to choose from, picture storage separately from the document Sorting by date name in file, lets you choose a cover for your notebook, you can mix paper styles or templates in the same document, automatically adds a new page when you are about to finish Cons Only 3 standards colors of paper, doesn’t have preset chapes, 3 options of eraser tools, doesn’t have built in arrows options Review Source 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. Review Source IP Imani P. Program Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Has made my planner so much easier" December 10, 2022 5.0 I love GoodNotes. It has really helped me through using my digital planner. Pros What I like most about this software is the ability to upload documents to the app and utilize them within the app. Cons What I like least about the app is using it on my phone. It’s easier to use on an iPad. Review Source FD Filippo D. Tersicoreo Performing Arts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fantastica applicazione " December 14, 2023 5.0 Pros È molto semplice gestire l’applicazione. I pennelli/penne/matite a disposizione non sono moltissimi ma sono comunque ben strutturati quelli esistenti. Fantastica la possibilità di creare dei taccuini e di salvare i file in pdf. Ottima per lo studio/lavoro o semplicemente da sostituire al classico blocco note di carta. Cons Non ho riscontrato particolari inconvenienti Review Source 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 BH Bree H. College Student E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Taking Notes like a Pro" November 16, 2021 4.0 Great experience overall. I love taking notes when you can make them organized & easy to understand! Pros GoodNotes has many different pen/pencil/highlighter options that make it fun & aesthetically pleasing to take notes, keep a planner, or keep track of documents. My favorite feature is the Lasso Tool; it allows the user to move anything written on the page to somewhere else, and makes keeping organized notes easy! Cons I do not particularly like the way the notes are organized. You can view them by date, name, or type and you can create folders, but overall the organization is not ideal for separate notes, and is not super user friendly when creating folders & notebooks. Switched from [Notability](https://www.capterra.com/p/229356/Notability/) Other users suggested GoodNotes. Review Source 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 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 CC Chariz C. Student Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Aesthetically Pleasing" February 16, 2023 5.0 Very good, very easy, travels across multimedia devices and is very simple to use. There are no regrets with this app. Pros It was easy to use, simple to make notebooks and the user interface is quite easy to navigate. Moreover, the colours and pens provided were exactly what I needed. Cons Cannot colour my text boxes and save the colour I’ve chosen. It only recommends the presets. Also handwritten are a hassle to change to text. 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 DT Daniel T. Nurse Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Goodnotes review after 1 year" April 8, 2023 4.0 Pros Goodnotes has a great layout and it’s easy to use. The ability to annotate PDF files and organise your notes based on topics and customisation in general is fantastic. Cons The text box feature could be better, the use lack of integration with a keyboard makes it frustrating to use. Overall the application is a positive. 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 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 DM Davide M. Studente Higher Education Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "SalvaVita per studenti " March 15, 2023 5.0 Pros Interfaccia friendly user. Pertanto, la facilità con cui gestire i tuoi appunti/note Cons Non è disponibile su tutte le piattaforme. Lo è solo su App Store mentre su Android sta ancora in fase beta 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 FP Francis P. Photograph Media Production Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good notes & management app" March 31, 2022 5.0 Pros I like that it onetime payment and not a subscription. It the best app i try with the apple pencil. Cons Maybe more template available when we create a new book 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 MM Mary M. Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best Thing Ever!" January 4, 2023 5.0 Pros That I can easily upload files and documents and utilize for my planner! Cons There wasn't anything I don't like. I find the app easy to use and has so many functions and capabilities. 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 Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [PDF Editor](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-editor-software/)[Note-Taking](https://www.capterra.com/note-taking-software/)[PDF](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.