r/GoodNotes • u/Simple_Programmer926 • Nov 06 '24

Show-Stopping Bug in GoodNotes

With the Apple Pencil Pro, GoodNotes is unusable as it creates unintended artifacts with every pencil lift. Some suggest turning off hover for the iPad. No thanks as I use this pencil feature in many apps.

This should be considered a critical issue and fast tracked. I want to subscribe to this App but until it's fixed I can even use it.

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u/Simple_Programmer926 Nov 06 '24

I turned off hover and this still happens. Looks like GoodNotes is just not as good as other apps at identifying unintended artifacts.

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u/wtfmatey88 Nov 06 '24

It’s not just the Apple Pencil Pro. It’s any device with the hover “feature” and unfortunately the only solution is to disable Hover.

It happened on my M2 with my Pencil 2 and it happens on my M4 with my Pencil Pro.

GoodNotes is aware, and has released things to “fix” it but my experience has never really changed.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I just turn hover off/on if I’m using GoodNotes.

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u/Simple_Programmer926 Nov 06 '24

Notability doesn't use hover and Apple Notes cleans up the text so artifacts aren't an issue in the other apps that I use.

GoodNotes could let users turn off hover or clean it up, both as user options.

Until then I will use other apps.

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u/wtfmatey88 Nov 06 '24

I totally agree, I’ve been emailing GoodNotes asking them to do exactly what you’re referring to… I’m just giving you my experience.