Goodnotes
FreemiumThe ultimate digital notebook for handwritten notes
About Goodnotes
Goodnotes is a note-taking app designed for iOS, Mac, Windows, Android, and Web, loved by millions worldwide. It offers a handwriting experience with AI features like spellcheck for handwritten typos. It allows users to create and manage digital notebooks, annotate PDFs, and access their notes across multiple devices.
How to Use
Download the Goodnotes app on your preferred device (iOS, Mac, Windows, Android, or Web). Create notebooks, write or type notes, import PDFs for annotation, and sync your notes across devices. Upgrade to a paid plan for unlimited notebooks and features.
Key Features
- Handwriting recognition
- AI-powered spellcheck for handwriting
- Cross-platform syncing
- PDF annotation
- Digital notebooks
Use Cases
- Taking notes in class or meetings
- Annotating research papers
- Creating digital planners
- Brainstorming ideas
- Managing to-do lists
Key Features
Pros & Cons
- Excellent handwriting recognition and search
- Seamless cross-platform sync via iCloud
- Intuitive and clean user interface
- Supports a wide range of devices and platforms
- AI-powered spellcheck improves handwriting accuracy
- Some advanced features require a paid subscription
- No built-in web clipper or browser extension
- Limited integration with third-party apps like Notion or Evernote
- Free version restricts number of notebooks
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