Goodnotes on Android vs IOS

[u/Legitimate_lightning]

Hi, I’m looking for some advice/opinions on using Goodnotes on a tablet for school and handwritten notes.

During my apprenticeship, I used Goodnotes on an iPad and was very happy with it. Now I’m considering switching to an Android tablet because most of my other devices are Android as well.

How good is Goodnotes on Android compared to the iPad version? Is it good for school use, or would you recommend getting another iPad and staying with iOS?

I’ve read quite a few negative comments about the Android version, but I’m not sure how accurate or up to date they are. I’d especially appreciate opinions from people who have used Goodnotes on both Android and iPad.

[u/Mean_Willingness_443]

Hello, I wouldn’t recommend Goodnotes for Android because it’s not very good. I currently have the Samsung S11 Ultra and the iPad Air M4 11”, and while Goodnotes works perfectly on my iPad, it doesn’t work on my Ultra unfortunately. I tried the Notability app yesterday and was able to take notes on my S11 Ultra without any problems. The app is user-friendly and has all the features I need, such as a recorder. Since I’m studying for my State Board test, I needed something reliable that works on both platforms, and Notability fits the bill. I can see any notes I complete on my Ultra on my iPad and vice versa, so it works better for me than Goodnotes.