GoodNotes
Goodnotes, founded in 2011, is a digital note-taking app with over 24 million monthly active users, offering features such as Study Sets, handwriting recognition, and AI-powered tools across multiple platforms.
Founders and History
GoodNotes was founded in 2011. Over the years, the company has grown significantly, developing a range of features and expanding its user base. As of November 2023, GoodNotes has over 24 million monthly active users and employs over 140 people. The company has offices in Hong Kong and London. GoodNotes has been recognized for its innovation, being named Apple's 2022 iPad App of the Year.
Digital Note-Taking App Features
GoodNotes offers a comprehensive digital note-taking app available on iOS, Mac, Windows, Android, and Web platforms. The app supports handwriting recognition and AI-powered features like Spellcheck, Word Complete, and Math Conversion. Users can annotate PDFs, edit documents across multiple devices, and back up their notes using GoodNotes Cloud. GoodNotes also provides digital stickers for enhanced note-taking.
Subscription and Pricing Options
GoodNotes offers a subscription plan for $9.99 per year, which includes access to the app on all platforms and unlimited notebooks. There is also a one-time purchase option for $29.99, covering iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. For schools, GoodNotes offers a free version available through Apple School Manager, and for businesses, GoodNotes for Business provides enterprise solutions, including user management and permission control.
GoodNotes AI and Acquisitions
GoodNotes has invested significantly in AI technologies, launching GoodNotes 6 in August 2023 as the world’s first AI-powered digital paper company. The app includes tools like Word Complete and Math Conversion under the GoodNotes AI feature. To further its AI advancements, GoodNotes acquired the Korean AI startup Dropthebit in January 2024. Additionally, the company invested $1.9 million USD in South Korea’s largest digital stationery platform, WeBudding, in September 2023.
Special Features and Study Sets
Among its many features, GoodNotes offers Study Sets, which allow users to create flashcards based on their notes. Another noteworthy feature is GoodNotes for Web, which enables users to take notes on a web browser for $6.99 per year. GoodNotes continues to innovate in the digital stationery space, providing tools that enhance the note-taking experience across various platforms.