Goodnotes Update on Subscription Price Increase in August
Goodnotes update sent to subscribers, notifying them of a subscription price increase starting in August 2025. A screenshot of the update is available below.
The Goodnotes 6 yearly subscription in Australia for iOS users is increasing from AUD $14.99 to $17.99 in August 2025, or on your next renewal date. The one-time payment plan is increasing to AUD $53.99.
The yearly subscription in USD is now $11.99 for iOS users and $6.99 for Android or web users.
At the current exchange rate, AUD $17.99 yearly plan converts to approximately USD $11.80, making the prices nearly the same in USD and Euros which costs €9.99 (approximately AUD $17.85).
The onetime purchases for iOS users in USD is $35.99 and discounted price of $28.99 for users upgrading from Goodnotes 5 to 6
Below are the old and new prices in the United States for iOS users:
| Product | Old Price (USD) | New Price (USD) | Price Increase (USD) | Percentage Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoodNotes 6 (1 year) | $9.99 | $11.99 | $2.00 | 20.02% |
| GoodNotes 5 Unlock | $9.99 | $9.99 | $0.00 | 0% |
| GoodNotes 6 One-Time Payment (new users) | $29.99 | $35.99 | $6.00 | 20.01% |
| GoodNotes 6 One-Time Payment (GoodNotes 5 users) | $23.99 | $28.99 | $5.00 | 20.84% |
| Dotted Squares: Draft Papers | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.00 | 0% |
Purchases made via iOS tend to be more expensive than those on Android or the web due to in-app purchase fees charged by Apple.
We will continue monitoring Goodnotes 6 price changes and update them on the GoodNotes pricing history page.