# Inclr vs Goodnotes

The clearest difference is rating: Goodnotes at 4.7 against Inclr's 3.8. Goodnotes also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (455K vs 27). Inclr's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 34%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inclr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Goodnotes sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Goodnotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goodnotes has 455K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Inclr's written reviews are positive against 34% of Goodnotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Inclr ships an update every 10 days, Goodnotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inclr | Goodnotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inclr-mindmap-notes-organizer/id1060692932/reviews) | **[4.7 (455K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodnotes-ai-notes-docs-pdf/id1444383602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **455K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 33.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#86** |
| Size | 101 MB | 794 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inclr Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060692931) | [Goodnotes Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708570616) |

## What reviewers say

### Inclr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inclr-mindmap-notes-organizer/id1060692932)

This app helps you organize tasks, files, notes, and ideas using a visual mind-mapping system. It aims to boost productivity and memory retention by mirroring how the brain processes information. Store and access all your digital life in one intuitive, customizable space.

**Highlights:** Visual mind mapping organizer, Task and file management, Idea and note clustering, Customizable visual system, Supports all file types, Integrated web browser

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| iPhone Yearly Membership | $15.49 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Inclr Lifetime Membership | $79.99 | one-time |


### Goodnotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodnotes-ai-notes-docs-pdf/id1444383602)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Productivity, #115 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture ideas, enhance productivity, and unlock insights with advanced AI features. This app offers tools for professionals, students, and creatives, including infinite whiteboards, AI-powered transcription and summarization, and customizable digital notebooks.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription and summarization, Infinite whiteboard canvas, Digital notebooks with customizable templates, Study Sets for flashcards, Presentation mode with laser pointer, Real-time collaboration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Pass (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Goodnotes 6 (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Essential (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Essential (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Goodnotes Pro (Yearly) | $35.99 | per year |
| Bunny Oasis Stickers | Free | one-time |
| Medicine-Academia Sticker Shee | Free | one-time |
| Goodnotes 6 Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Marketplace Content | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marketplace Content | $6.99 | one-time |
| Marketplace Content | $8.99 | one-time |
| GoodNotes 5 Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marketplace Content | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marketplace Content | $10.99 | one-time |
| Goodnotes 6 One-Time Payment | $28.99 | one-time |
| Special Edition | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent note-taking experience
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Smooth writing with Apple Pencil
- 📁 Powerful organization with folders and notebooks
- 🖼️ Ability to annotate PDFs and documents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Syncing and iCloud issues
- 🔍 Lack of flexibility with text input
- 🔍 Limited eraser and highlighting options
- 🔍 Subpar performance on Mac app

**Reported bugs**

- Text box issues - unable to edit, resize, or move properly
- Handwriting recognition problems, especially with cursive
- Unreliable scrolling and page navigation
- Inconsistent behavior when using the zoom feature

**Requested features**

- Add bullet point and formatting options for typed text
- Implement a full-screen writing mode
- Improve the straight line and shape tools
- Integrate audio recording and synchronization
- Allow more customization of the toolbar and interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inclr free?

Inclr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Goodnotes free?

Goodnotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Inclr or Goodnotes?

Goodnotes is rated higher. Inclr averages 3.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Goodnotes averages 4.7 from 455K ratings.

### Do Inclr or Goodnotes have ads?

Neither Inclr nor Goodnotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inclr or Goodnotes?

Inclr ships an update every 10 days, and Goodnotes weekly. Most recently, Inclr was updated on September 2, 2026 and Goodnotes on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*