StarNote: Handwriting & PDF

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About this app

StarNote is a handwriting first note taking app for Android tablets. Enjoy smooth low latency writing with stylus and S Pen. Annotate PDFs and organize study notes with ease.

• Smooth handwriting with low latency and one stroke rendering for clean lines and shapes
• PDF tools for highlight, comment, draw, and extract text. Adjust margins to add writing space
• Split view to read a PDF and take notes side by side for a faster workflow
• Infinite note for brainstorming, mind maps, and whiteboard style thinking
• Templates for Cornell, grid, dotted, planners, and journals
• Stickers for labels, arrows, icons, and shapes to call out key points
• Folders and tags to keep notebooks organized and easy to find
• Google Drive sync for backup and access across devices
• Encryption lock to protect private notebooks
• Free core features. Upgrade to Pro with a one time purchase. No subscription

Optimized for Galaxy Tab and other popular Android tablets. Many users choose StarNote as a GoodNotes alternative on Android.

GoodNotes and Notability are trademarks of their respective owners. StarNote is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
Contact us: [email protected]
Updated on
Aug 29, 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, App activity and 2 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

What’s new

1. Added new interface languages: German, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Japanese, and Korean.
2. StarNote Pro introduces the new “Colorful Cheers” theme, bringing vibrant colors to brighten your creative moments.
3. Performance improvements and bug fixes for a smoother experience.
Special thanks to Serdar Çoban from the Engineering Department of Dokuz Eylul University for contributing the Turkish translation.