I am trying it out in Aug 2025 and it’s still; working well for those wondering. I ended buying for Max feature that enhance my pro app on iOS. I will share with you guys how it goes, so far the integration is smooth.
Here’s what I do:
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Use my MN3 license (already paddlet version) to MN4 (it activates smoothly but it still asks if I want to upgrade to premium). As per my understanding the premium offers Max upgrade although some post says it is not exactly the same, I am not sure what is the main difference but one thing is that it will be able to do Max sharing to iOS if I use the same credential (which I am) so I decided to pay $7 (10 AUD)
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next I export my notes from MN3, it works well since it is synced on iCloud
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I upgraded my iOS app for Pro for $12,8 (20 AUD) and export Max from my Mac MN4
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I received pop up that now the app version on iOS is now max version
Would be more worth it if you have an iPad with a pencil, unfortunately I dont.
You could also get students discount, but the above method is most cost-effcicient, you get activated version for FREE (with MN3 DMG) or $7 for Max/ premium version. Even with student discount it will cost you $22.75 for premium version (from $35).
For how to get student discount: MarginNote 4 License for Student. You’ll get forwarded email in Chinese but I used AI to translate it, no worries.