GoodNotes
Digital handwriting and note-taking app for iPad that enables users to write with the Apple Pencil in digital notebooks using bullet journal templates and other planners. Combines the cognitive benefits of handwriting with searchable, cloud-synced notes.
Last updated: 2026-04-04 22:53
Overview
GoodNotes is a digital handwriting and note-taking app designed primarily for iPad with Apple Pencil support. It allows users to create and write in digital notebooks, making it a popular platform for digital bullet journaling.
Features
- Handwriting input using Apple Pencil with realistic pen feel
- Digital bullet journal templates for daily logs, monthly logs, habit trackers, and more
- Searchable handwritten notes across all notebooks
- Cloud-synced notes that cannot be lost
- Unlimited pages without the physical constraints of a paper notebook
- Easy reorganization of notebook content
- Supports various pen styles, highlighters, and shape tools
- PDF annotation and import capabilities
- Multiple notebook organization with folder structures
Use Cases
- Digital bullet journaling for users who prefer the analog feel of handwriting
- Paperless planning and task management
- Meeting notes with the convenience of searchability
- Creative journaling and mood tracking
- Habit tracking and goal planning
Pricing
GoodNotes offers a free tier with limited notebooks and a premium subscription for full access to all features, unlimited notebooks, and cross-device sync.
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