Goodnotes Reviews & Product Details

One of the finest note-taking software options, with multiple editing, planning, and transcription features. One of the best use cases for me is brainstorming: I create one notepad for each client and write ideas, suggestions, and key highlight points in it, then share it with them so they can add their own suggestions.

Another thing I like is that the user interface is simple to use and easy to share with others. It can be integrated with any device and opens without hassle.

One more great feature is the audio transcripts. I record meetings with clients to remember small details and references, and Goodnotes transcribes them into text for me while also keeping the audio. This is very helpful. Even with multiple clients’ data, the app performance stays smooth and fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes syncing doesn’t work properly across devices. For example, once I added data and shared it with a client, but he said it didn’t get updated on his side.

Also, large files can get a little slow. When I add all clients’ data into one file, it becomes a bit sluggish, so I ended up creating a new file.

One suggestion: the templates are good, but it would be helpful to add more specific templates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Goodnotes on my iPad to make study and college notes, and I find it very helpful. I can write with my stylus instead of needing pen and paper everywhere. I like how accurate it is and how I can use different pens and colors. I also use it for drawing and art, with textures, colors, and shapes available. I like that I can save my notes so they don’t go anywhere. There are lots of page options, like lined pages, clean pages, and pages for math, and I can add extra pages and edit them manually. Setting it up was very easy; I only needed one email and there wasn’t much to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find it hard to manage my notes in Goodnotes because I can’t add dates to them. I’d also like better organization, smoother syncing across devices, more customization options, a simpler interface, faster performance, and smarter search features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I love most is how it has completely replaced my physical notebooks. Being able to import massive PDF contracts, highlight clauses, and handwrite margin notes feels incredibly natural for my legal work. The handwriting recognition is shockingly accurate - I can search for a scribbled term weeks later and actually find it. I also love using the zoom window for precise writing and sketching out my photography lighting setups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My main issue is how clunky it feels if you just want to type. It’s clearly built for the Apple Pencil, so typing out long legal notes feels inefficient compared to other apps. I also find the pen style options surprisingly limited when I'm trying to get creative with my photography sketches. Finally, as someone who relies heavily on Google Drive, its bias toward iCloud makes syncing a bit of a headache. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the different shape tools and live handwriting-to-text feature. Writing with the Moto Pen Pro on my Moto Pad 70 Pro feels smooth and natural. It makes taking notes and annotating PDFs much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's quite expensive for students compared to other note-taking apps. I've also been experiencing software glitches and slow loading since the recent update. Additionally, it lacks some handwriting improvement features that are available in other note-taking apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how natural the handwriting feels and how easy Goodnotes makes it to organize notes, highlight important points, and annotate PDFs. The pen and highlighter tools, search feature, and notebook organization help me take clear notes, mark important information, and keep everything organized in one place. I can write, edit, and find information without carrying lots of notebooks or papers. The setup was pretty easy and straightforward, and the simple interface made it quick to start creating notebooks and taking notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Goodnotes can feel a bit slow, especially with large notebooks or PDFs. I’d also like syncing to be faster and more reliable, with changes appearing across devices almost instantly, clearer sync status updates, and fewer occasional delays or conflicts. I’d like a more consistent experience overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Goodnotes is how easy it makes note-taking by allowing me to attach images alongside my notes. It helps me keep everything organised in one place, making it easier to revisit information, stay productive, and manage my work more efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes, Goodnotes can feel a bit slow when handling large notes or PDFs, and some features could be more intuitive. Improving navigation and making more useful available would give the best experience Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI and the different types of whiteboards are really useful. I also like the pricing, especially since it includes more than 500+ notebooks, planners, and stickers. The performance is absolutely mind-blowing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don’t like that there aren’t many integrations, and I think the AI features could be improved. overall, I’m impressed with the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Goodnotes on my tablet for my school notes, and it helps me keep my class notes separate instead of combining everything in one note. I like that I can add pictures and write around them. The visuals help me refer back to what I wrote and remember where to look. I also like having options to write notes freehand, type them, or use my voice to type. Goodnotes was easy to use since it was already installed on my tablet, and creating new notes is easy to find. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only thing I wish were less of an issue is that I have to pay if I want unlimited storage for my notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the UI; it’s very easy to organise our notes. We can also create multiple whiteboards, such as Venn diagrams and brainstorming boards, which is really useful. The AI provides a helpful summary that we can use in our notes. Onboarding is very easy too—using the organisation code, we just need to enter it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I dislike its price which is on higher side for features they are providing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using Goodnotes on iPad for several years, particularly throughout my university journey to take and organize notes. One of the aspects I appreciate the most is its ease of use: the interface is clean and intuitive, allowing me to focus on writing without unnecessary complications. I also find the integration with Apple Pencil very effective, making the writing experience natural and smooth. Another strength is the continuous app updates, with features that are gradually improved and expanded. Overall, I consider it a simple yet comprehensive application, truly effective for taking, organizing, and managing digital notes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The aspect I appreciate the least mainly concerns the performance in handling very large documents or those with numerous images: in these cases, the app can be less smooth and responsive compared to normal use. That said, it is a limitation that does not compromise my experience, which remains overall very positive with Goodnote. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.