Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF

Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF

Note taking, Planner & Journal

467K ratings
6775 reviews
#100 in top-grossing Productivity
📚 Education
📊 Productivity
Free
In-App Purchases

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Released
January 15, 2019
Updated
November 1, 2026

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Capture ideas, brainstorm, and create polished documents with powerful AI tools. Transcribe meetings, generate summaries, and organize notes effortlessly for work or study. Plan your life and journal your thoughts with customizable templates and creative freedom.

✓AI-powered transcription and summarization
✓Infinite whiteboard for brainstorming
✓Handwritten and typed note organization
✓Customizable planner and journal templates
✓PDF annotation and document import
✓Study sets with flashcards
✓Presentation mode with laser pointer
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What users say about Goodnotes

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What's New in Goodnotes

7.1.34

November 1, 2026

* Goodnotes is now optimized for iPhone Duo, featuring a new two-level toolbar, reading mode, and layouts that adapt to folded, semi-folded, and unfolded displays. * Fixed a crash that could occur after converting pages to a whiteboard from the thumbnails sidebar. * Fixed a crash that could occur while drawing lines and shapes. * Fixed a crash that could occur when opening documents with a Goodnotes Education account. * Fixed an issue where Google Drive Auto Backup could cause the app to stop responding. * Fixed an issue on iPad where the Account Settings menu could get stuck on screen. * Fixed an issue on iPadOS 27 where the Share and Export menu was cut off. * Fixed an issue where Math Assist did not highlight solved equations on whiteboards. * Fixed an issue where sync error alerts could appear repeatedly. * Fixed an issue where the object menu closed after undoing or redoing while editing text. * Fixed an issue where the Sign in to Goodnotes Education button was missing from the profile menu. * General bug fixes and stability improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Essential (Yearly)

Unlimited note-taking on all platforms

$11.991 Year
7 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📈 100+2

Productivity

This app rose +2 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

Top Free

📊 144

Productivity

The app has maintained its position at 144 recently.

Last updated on November 3, 2026.

Events

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Restyle Your Handwriting ✍️

Messy notes? Make them neat in one tap!

Oct 26, 2026 — Nov 26, 2026

Read more about Skip the Search. Just Create.

Skip the Search. Just Create.

Anatomy charts, graphs & visuals for class.

Aug 15, 2026 — Sep 15, 2026

Read more about Visualize your lectures

Visualize your lectures

Turn notes into mind maps & timelines

Sep 1, 2026 — Oct 1, 2026

User reviews

Don’t like how its paid

I dont like how its paid

Shocking behaviour (really it’s common now)

I paid the full one-off purchase price for this app, and now I cannot even open more than three notebooks. Slapping a second paywall onto an existing app to lock away features I already paid for is completely unacceptable. It used to be useful, but after this bait-and-switch, I want a full refund—and I wouldn't use Goodnotes now even if you made it entirely free. You have to be firetruckin' killing me. You have some seemingly, awfully unethical business practices.
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镜像演讲者个人页面失效

升级后goodnotes5投屏:镜像演讲者个人页面功能失效

I'm getting sick of other students complaining about the ai button in the toolbar and there's lag

This has everything needed for professional engineering journals from easy diagram creation with shape and ruler tools via Apple Pencil to textboxes, pdf, and image editing. It even works with auto backups to webdav allowing users to backup their vital documents to their own private servers securely or just google drive or icloud for simplicity. The lifetime purchase option is the only reason I paid fulled price for the upgrade to support the developers when I could have opted for a discount. While being an almost perfect app, I still use Joplin for rich text language based documents useful for wikis, papers, and reports. Being able to create notes in the .html format so that the text shifts with window scaling is still a must have in the realm of technical multitasking on screens.

UPDATE: A lot of things are breaking in daily updates and are suddenly fixed the next day. I wonder what's going on with the dev team.
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Hate the need for an “account”

Ever since a account was needed the app keeps logging me out almost every time I go to use it. For the life of me, I can’t understand why we need to have a separate account when this is tied to my Apple account. What a frustrating thing, which makes an otherwise useful app, a complete nightmare.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Text box issues - unable to edit, resize, or move properly

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Handwriting recognition problems, especially with cursive

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Unreliable scrolling and page navigation

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Inconsistent behavior when using the zoom feature

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add bullet point and formatting options for typed text

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Implement a full-screen writing mode

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Improve the straight line and shape tools

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Integrate audio recording and synchronization

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Allow more customization of the toolbar and interface

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FAQ

What is Goodnotes?

Goodnotes is an AI-powered app for note-taking, document creation, and planning. It helps users capture ideas, brainstorm, organize notes, and create polished documents with features like AI transcription and summarization.

Is Goodnotes free to use?

Goodnotes is free to download and use, offering core note-taking functionalities. Additional advanced features, including AI capabilities and expanded storage, are available through subscription plans.

What devices does Goodnotes support?

Goodnotes is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing users to sync their notes and access their work across multiple Apple devices.

How does Goodnotes AI work?

Goodnotes AI offers features like audio transcription, meeting summarization, automated note generation, and text summarization. It helps users process information faster and turn rough notes into structured content.

Can I use Goodnotes for presentations?

Yes, Goodnotes allows you to present your notes, slides, and content directly from the app. You can connect your device via AirPlay or HDMI and use a laser pointer to guide your audience's attention.

What are the subscription options for Goodnotes?

Goodnotes offers various subscription plans, including 'Goodnotes 6' and 'AI Pass' with different durations and free trial periods. Pricing details are available within the app's subscription section.

How often is Goodnotes updated?

Goodnotes was last updated on November 1, 2026, with version 7.1.34. The app is actively maintained, suggesting regular updates to introduce new features and improve performance.

What is the age rating for Goodnotes?

Goodnotes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children, students, and professionals.