StarNote: Handwritten Notes

StarNote: Handwritten Notes

Note taking. Planner. Docs

49 ratings
46 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 15, 2025
  • July 1, 2026

Features

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This app offers a realistic pen-on-paper handwriting experience on tablets with an infinite canvas for notes and sketches. It includes advanced layering, PDF annotation, and a robust organizer for efficient digital note-taking and planning.

Realistic low-latency handwriting
Infinite canvas for unlimited space
Layered design for complex projects
Deep PDF annotation and markup
Robust file management and search
Lifetime access with one-time purchase
Free templates and digital assets
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What's New in StarNote

1.3.9

July 1, 2026

- Added handwriting search: Enable "Smart Search" to search your handwritten notes; - Added highlighter/tape horizontal or vertical drawing feature; - Added independent layer control when opening the same notebook in dual-window mode; - Added video upload feature in Help & Feedback; - Added stepless adjustment for laser pointer duration; - Fixed some known issues.

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$11.90

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User reviews

블루투스 자판 이용시 한글 자음 모음 분리 현상 나타나요

블루투스로 자판 이용시 한글 자음 모음 분리 현상이 나타나는데 조취좀 취해주세요 다른 필기앱에서는 이런 현상이 없는데 스타노트에서만 나타납니다

탈퇴 처리해주세요!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Request to delete account 버튼을 눌러도 반응이 없습니다. 핸드폰용도 마찬가지입니다. 탈퇴처리해주세요. 재설치만 여러번함.메일보내도 탈퇴안해주면 어떻합니까….

Response from developer

StarNote를 이용해 주셔서 감사합니다. 탈퇴 처리를 원하실 경우, 앱 내 [설정 - 도움말 및 피드백]을 통해 요청을 제출해 주세요. 만약 이용 중 불편하셨던 점이나 문제가 있었다면 언제든 편하게 공유해 주세요. 적극적으로 해결해 드리겠습니다!

Affordable and feature-packed

Found this on XHS/Rednote by complete accident and it has everything I need out of a notes app. I’ve tried (and paid) for so many different notes apps, but StarNote is probably the best bang for your buck when it comes to just traditional notes. It’s affordable and doesn’t have a subscription which is a huuuuge plus, and you still get a lot of free notebooks even without paying (but I highly recommend the premium). The UX is great and the custom gestures and shortcuts are super convenient. Looking forward to seeing how the app develops!
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전체적으로 다양한 기능에 만족하고 좋은 앱인것 같습니다

여러 노트앱 다 써보면서, 차선으로 플렉슬을 사용하다가 이 어플을 사용해봤습니다. 플렉슬에서 부족했던 많은 기능이 있어서 만족스러웠습니다. 다만 두가지 아쉬운점이있다면. 첫번째, 플렉슬에서는 빠르게 갭쳐하고 다른 앱(Ai)에 붙여넣을수 있어 좋았는데 스타노트에서는 불가능하더라구요. (공유 - 복사 - 삭제)같은 불필요한 동작이 너무 많습니다. 두번째, 발췌기능 중 내용이 많아질경우 정리가 안된다는점. 발췌도 폴더별로 나눌수있으면 좋겠습니다. 그리고 삭제나 다중선택 등이 안되어 조금 불편합니다. (플렉슬은 하나 꾹 누르고 여러개 같이 선택할수있음) 아무튼 여러가지 좋은 기능이 많아 스타노트에 정착하고싶어 리뷰남겨봅니다. 감사합니다.
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Good app but they don’t want to give us an option for “fit to page”

I want to be able to zoom out and the maximum zoom out is 100%. However currently it zooms way way out. I’ve asked and they brush me off so I no longer use the app despite buying premium.

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FAQ

What does StarNote: Handwriting & PDF do?

StarNote is a digital notebook app designed to mimic the experience of writing on paper with a stylus. It offers an infinite canvas, advanced layering, PDF annotation capabilities, and a comprehensive organizer for managing notes and documents.

What are the key features of StarNote?

Key features include highly responsive, low-lag handwriting with a true pen feel, an infinite scroll canvas for limitless space, layered design for complex projects, deep PDF annotation, and a smart organizer for file management. It also offers a rich asset center with free templates and stickers.

How much does StarNote cost?

StarNote offers lifetime access to all Pro features with a single, one-time purchase. There are no ongoing subscription fees, making it a cost-effective solution for users.

What devices is StarNote compatible with?

The app is engineered for tablets, providing a realistic handwriting experience with a stylus pen. Specific operating system compatibility (e.g., iOS, Android) is not detailed in the provided description but it is implied to be for tablet devices.

Who would benefit from using StarNote?

Students can use it for lecture notes, creating flashcards, and annotating textbooks. Professionals can utilize it for meeting minutes, project management, and ideation. Creators can use it as a digital journal, sketchbook, and planner tool.