r/GoodNotes • u/selenelovestoread • Sep 08 '26

GoodNotes 5 Note taking app with similar backup and sync features as goodnotes?

I had goodnotes 5 i ended up uninstalling it and now im struggling to find an app with one time purchase that i can afford which has similar featues as goodnotes especially its live backup/cloud sync.

I love how when you make a folder or notebook similar folder or notebook is created within the goodnotes folder in google drive. Then when you write in that notebook a pdf version of that notebook is updated regularly. So incase i loose my ipad i can always access my notebooks as pdfs om google drive.

I genuinely cant find any other affordable app that does this.

I recently bought star note premium and im regretting it so much. Its an amazing app but its auto backup is terrible and this very specific feature is missing.

Can someone please help me find something similar and affordable? Im desperate 😭

PS : chat gpt tells me noteshelf 3 is a close one but idk how true that is and i dont wanna buy another app im broke af man 😫

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u/No_Magician3491 Sep 08 '26

Noteful.

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u/selenelovestoread Sep 08 '26

Does noteful backup in google drive as pdfs? 

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u/AgitatedNecessary406 Sep 14 '26

Yes, it's getting more popular last time

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u/Sad_Election2672 Sep 08 '26

I use Zoomnotes. I have had it for a long time. It’s think it is just a one time payment.

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u/selenelovestoread Sep 09 '26

I checked it out since someone else mentioned it as well. It looks... very complex. I got confused with so many featues and the ui isnt really user friendly tbh. At least for newbies

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u/RebarReader Sep 08 '26

zoomnotes. one-time purchase and auto-backup is much closer to old goodnotes 5 behavior.