GoodNotes

Free trialPopularity: Very populariOS

checked 21 oct 2026site answerslisted since nov 2021

what it does.

The features its listing names.

  • User Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Templates
  • File Sharing

from the listing.

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good at

  • Combine handwritten and typed notes on the same page.
  • Ability to capture audio alongside notes for a multi-sensory note-taking experience.

watch for

  • Limited design options as it mainly offers the ability to change the colors of folders and customize templates.
  • Some features such as shape and lasso tool are only available on iOS.
  • Lacks native spellcheck and word completion features.

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