Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Goodnotes Limited
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| Region | Original Price | USD |
|---|---|---|
🇪🇬 Egypt Africa | E£1,259.99 14% VAT included | $23.73 |
🇹🇷 Turkey Europe | ₺1,369.99 20% VAT included | $27.70 |
🇵🇭 Philippines Asia | ₱1,790.00 12% VAT included | $28.45 |
🇹🇭 Thailand Asia | ฿999.00 7% VAT included | $29.71 |
🇯🇵 Japan Asia | ¥4,880 10% Consumption Tax included | $30.83 |
🇨🇦 Canada North America | C$46.90 Varies by province 5-15% | $32.96 |
🇮🇩 Indonesia Asia | Rp605,000 11% VAT included | $33.78 |
🇻🇳 Vietnam Asia | ₫899,000 10% VAT included | $34.72 |
🇹🇼 Taiwan Asia | NT$1,150 5% VAT included | $35.71 |
🇧🇷 Brazil South America | R$179.90 Tax rules vary by state | $35.72 |
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF prices by country
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF is free to download, so its price differences between countries come from its in-app purchases. Below are the 3 purchases sold in the most regions, compared across up to 52 App Store regions. Prices were last checked on October 15, 2026 and are converted to US dollars at current exchange rates.
Pro (yearly)
Pro (yearly) costs USD 35.99 in the United States. It is cheapest in Egypt at EGP 1,259.99 (about $23.73), 62% less than in Colombia, the most expensive region at COP 197,900 (about $62.17).
Cheapest regions
- EgyptEGP 1,259.99 (≈ $23.73)
- TurkeyTRY 1,369.99 (≈ $27.70)
- PhilippinesPHP 1,790 (≈ $28.45)
Most expensive regions
- ColombiaCOP 197,900 (≈ $62.17)
- HungaryHUF 16,190 (≈ $49.75)
- NorwayNOK 469 (≈ $49.36)
Essential (yearly)
Essential (yearly) costs USD 11.99 in the United States. It is cheapest in Egypt at EGP 419.99 (about $7.91), 61% less than in Colombia, the most expensive region at COP 64,900 (about $20.39).
Cheapest regions
- EgyptEGP 419.99 (≈ $7.91)
- ThailandTHB 279 (≈ $8.30)
- TurkeyTRY 449 (≈ $9.08)
Most expensive regions
- ColombiaCOP 64,900 (≈ $20.39)
- HungaryHUF 5,490 (≈ $16.87)
- NorwayNOK 159 (≈ $16.73)
Special Edition
Special Edition is sold in 31 of the App Store regions we track. It is cheapest in China at CNY 119 (about $17.74), 64% less than in Denmark, the most expensive region at DKK 325 (about $48.67).
Cheapest regions
- ChinaCNY 119 (≈ $17.74)
- PhilippinesPHP 1,430 (≈ $22.73)
- TaiwanTWD 925 (≈ $28.72)
Most expensive regions
- DenmarkDKK 325 (≈ $48.67)
- SwedenSEK 485 (≈ $48.53)
- HungaryHUF 12,990 (≈ $39.92)
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the cheapest Pro (yearly) price?
Egypt, where Pro (yearly) costs EGP 1,259.99 (about $23.73), followed by Turkey (TRY 1,369.99) and the Philippines (PHP 1,790) (prices checked on October 15, 2026).
How much does Pro (yearly) cost in the United States?
Pro (yearly) costs USD 35.99 on the US App Store (prices checked on October 15, 2026).
How much do Pro (yearly) prices differ between countries?
Across 52 App Store regions, the cheapest, Egypt, is 62% below the most expensive, Colombia (COP 197,900).
Which country has the cheapest Essential (yearly) price?
Egypt, where Essential (yearly) costs EGP 419.99 (about $7.91), followed by Thailand (THB 279) and Turkey (TRY 449) (prices checked on October 15, 2026).
Which country has the cheapest Special Edition price?
China, where Special Edition costs CNY 119 (about $17.74), followed by the Philippines (PHP 1,430) and Taiwan (TWD 925) (prices checked on October 15, 2026).
Pricing insights for Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF by Goodnotes Limited is a free download on every tracked platform. The price story sits inside the app: the in-app purchase called "Special Edition" costs USD 28.99 in Kuwait and USD 35.99 in the United States. That is a 19% price difference across the 4 regions where the product is currently listed, and it is the only real saving available to you.
Why the spread exists App stores price in-app purchases locally. Your storefront's currency, regional tax handling, and the store operator's own pricing decisions all feed into the final number. Nothing about the app changes between Kuwait and the US. The bundle contents are identical. Only the checkout price differs, so a buyer in a cheaper region pays noticeably less for the same purchase.
What the numbers mean 54 regions are tracked for pricing. 263 distinct in-app purchase products appear across the listing, so not every product is priced identically in every market. Goodnotes carries no subscription, which means there is no recurring charge to compare and no annual plan to weigh. You buy once through the Special Edition purchase and you own that unlock.
How to check before you pay Open the app store account settings for your region, then view the in-app purchase list inside the app. The price shown there is the price you will actually be charged, and it is the figure to compare against other apps in the same category before you commit.
The app itself carries a 4.72/5 rating across 406241 reviews in the Productivity category, and runs on universal platforms, so the free download itself is not the variable worth shopping around.
Before you buy: confirm the Special Edition price in your own store, since the 19% gap is measured across only 4 listed regions out of 54 tracked.
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