Unlike Android, iOS uses and code signing. A modded .ipa must be re-signed with a developer or sideloading certificate. This breaks:
| Feature | Mod (5.7.38) | Legit GoodNotes 5 (one-time purchase) | GoodNotes 6 (subscription) | |---------|--------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------| | Cost | $0 | ~$8.99 (legacy purchase) | $9.99/year or $29.99 one-time | | iCloud sync | Broken | Full | Full | | AI math assistance | No | No | Yes | | OCR reliability | Partial | Full | Full | | Security updates | None | Yes | Yes | | Apple Pencil hover (iPad Pro) | Broken | Yes | Yes | | License expiration | 1–2 weeks | Lifetime | As paid | GoodNotes 5 v5.7.38 Premium Mod -iOS-
★★★★☆ (4.5/5) – Loses half a star due to the 7-day signing hassle. Unlike Android, iOS uses and code signing
For a secure experience with official support and cloud syncing, it is highly recommended to download the latest version of Goodnotes directly from the . For a secure experience with official support and