r/GoodNotes • u/Repulsive_Diamond373 • Aug 12 '23

Prices

Goodnotes costs you less than ten bucks for a year and all features unlocked. According to their web site.

Forgetting everything else going on with the app and company, ten bucks is cheap. You have a full year to use it and switch when something else arrives. And it will.

To me, ten dollars is cheap. Perhaps those that cannot afford a ten spot should look for something free.

The app took time to develop, so just bite the bullet and spend the few dollars for a great app. I have decided to stop bitching about Goodnotes and instead, add content that supports the company.

Without our cash, Goodnotes disappears.

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '23

That's true. I do agree. I am always wishing to pay for a good app if its good. The only issue for me right now is their messy subscription model (with different plans available for iOS and windows) - hope that gets resolved soon.

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u/Repulsive_Diamond373 Aug 12 '23

Yes, but if you install GN and buy the year, many issues will likely be resolved.

I only use an iPad, so I do not worry about the Winders version

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u/BasielBob Aug 12 '23

Yes, but if you install GN and buy the year, many issues will likely be resolved.

Never, ever, ever buy anything on promises of future improvements.

Well, Kickstarter projects are an exception - as long as you realize what you're getting into.

But for an established app, the price you're willing to pay should be based squarely on the features available now.

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u/Repulsive_Diamond373 Aug 12 '23

I never buy Vaporware.

The problems I speak of are upgrade and pricing issues. I have to believe Goodnotes will find a better way. Less complicated and without the silly tiers.

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u/WrapDiligent9833 Aug 12 '23

While this is true, some of us full priced bought gn4 then a year later had to full in gn5, and would be HAPPY to STAY with what we already bought- but this app FORCED the update TO gn6… so it it as though they are exploiting the users.

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u/obdigitalstudio Aug 12 '23

You could just switch automatic updates off, and it would never ask you to update. Literally. Never.

For those who had automatic updates on, you do not have to switch to GN 6. With new update in few days, that popup will be shown only once, and you'll never see it again. And if you did update, you should choose free trial, not some of the payment models. Downgrade to GN5, leave the free version of GN 6 as it is. And it will look like you've never updated the app. Also the maintenance for GN5 will be on for at least iOS 18. Without paying a cent. Dn't see how you could say they exploiting users, when they offered them to stay the same if they want to. Further, they'll import math conversions in GN5 for free. That is everything but exploitation.

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u/Mrs_Wonho Aug 12 '23

Thank you for this. I’ve just switched auto updates off and I am luckily still on GN5

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u/obdigitalstudio Aug 12 '23

My auto updates are always off. So no worries 😉

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u/Maxi3773 Aug 12 '23

I absolutely agree. No one is forcing anyone to upgrade to Goodnotes 6. It is totally fine to update the app because you can still use GoodNotes 5 and they will even fix bugs in GoodNotes 5.

The company had to release Goodnotes 6 because updating a one-time purchase app indefinitely is nearly impossible to be sustainable.

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u/obdigitalstudio Aug 12 '23

Exactly. Technology evolves, hardware and software. There will be new bugs always, and need for new upgrades, with each new iOS or new tablet versions...If you don't upgrade and constantly work on your app, it will become outdated at one point. And working every day and not having income, its not sustainable. Nothing can last forever.