What is Goodnotes?

Goodnotes is an app used to take handwritten digital notes. It is a powerful app that transforms your device into a virtual notebook. It also provides a built-in library to store your previous notes. It has built in AI handwriting capabilities such as Spellcheck for handwritten notes and AI Math Assistance for math test prep. Goodnotes is designed to provide a natural writing experience.

Goodnotes also includes features, such as pen gestures like scribble to erase, customisable templates and folders, and digital stationary. Goodnotes aims to remove any barriers that students may have, while keeping all their notes on a single app.

Features:

• Digital note taking, document annotation, sketching & drawing, organisation, interactive study, daily planning.
• AI powered Spellcheck that instantly corrects handwritten typos in a user’s own handwriting.
• Interactive exam prep materials with built in hints and AI math assistance to identify errors.
• A marketplace where users can download templates, stickers, and digital stationery.
• Customisable folders and dynamic templates that allow users to customize the size, colour & layout of the digital paper in their notebook.

Pros:

• Useful for learning and teaching.
• Goodnotes make the process of making notes easy and hassle free.
• You can start with a free plan.
• You can work with others.
• Goodnotes lets you share your work with friends and work on them together, it’s great for group projects.
• Easily accessible and all notes are in the same place.
• No need for tons of paper as its all digital.
• AI is available provide help whenever needed.
• Can help with grammar as the AI corrects any grammatical errors.

Cons:

• Can become over relied on to correct grammar errors.
• You will need an iPad and Apple pencil for best experience.
• It can’t sync across the Android and Apple platforms as of yet.
• If you want to use Goodnotes on both your Apple and Windows or Android devices, you can’t sync your notes between them currently.

Conclusion

Overall, after writing this review I think Goodnotes is definitely worth it. Especially if you are venturing into digital note taking. The app has done an impressive job of providing a platform for notetakers. Yet, everyone has unique needs so while the app may be brilliant for some, for others it might not tick all their boxes. I would recommend this app to students/teachers interested in digital note taking. I would tell people to consider if they are using Windows or Android or if cross syncing is a must for you. In conclusion I would rate this app a 4/5 stars.