Versatile, useful, and private - pretty much perfect – GoodNotes 4 Review

I handle sensitive documents, so a robust, user-focused privacy policy is nonnegotiable. That eliminated most of the Apple Pencil note taking apps on the market from consideration. However, GoodNotes app is fully GDPR compliant and provides user defined choice of backup and syncing options. Plus, the ability to leave documents local on my iPad is a valuable and appreciated option. More than the privacy respect, though, is the app’s usefulness. It handles everything from book-length pdf files to shopping lists to quick brainstorming sketches to children practicing penmanship. It works flawlessly with my Apple Pencil. GoodNotes is a workhorse, by far the most used app I own. Worth every penny. Bonus, their Twitter team are nice, helpful and funny! Lastly, their email list is a non intrusive, helpful way to dig deep into the app’s more esoteric and specialized functionality. Overall, I think this is hands down one of the best apps in the App Store. For anyone who wants to either go paperless or have a true notebook-style digital alternative, there is not a better app than GoodNotes.
Review by longstockinggirl on GoodNotes 4.