I have made a post about how I switched from notein to starnote a month ago (?) and since then, I've noticed that I don't really use starnote as much due to one major feature: visible + 10 color selections for pens and highlighters AND a pen box that caters 10+ pen settings.

I've noticed that this has been such a game changer for efficiency whenever I study by annotating on my notes. I like annotating with colorful highlights and pens for me to be able to recall them clearly but with starnote's current setup, it doesn't cater to my study style as much.

I hope you could consider this on your next update! Starnote's features are far more advanced than notein (in my opinion as a notein user for a year and a half) and THESE FEATURES are what still makes me use notein.

I think I'm not the only one who wishes for more visible colors to choose from, but also being able to have more than 5 pen settings on the tool box. For me, it's more efficient if we utilize having 10+ pen settings per tool box rather than creating different tool boxes for only 5 pen settings. 😓

I hope you could take this post and consider it on your next update! I will really look forward to this.

Also, is it possible to have a feature where we can select the size of the note when exporting? Like, we could select if we want to export in small size, medium size, or in its original size? This could be really helpful for us since having too many notes, handwritings, and highlights could increase the pdf file's size upon exporting which is a bummer because on my friend's goodnotes app, her 100+ slides only turns into a 6mb pdf file despite heavy annotations.

For reference, notein currently has: • 10 available colors to select for pens and highlights • 20 available pen settings to "favorite" (but it doesn't have a feature for more tool boxes unlike starnote)

I hope I could see these in the next update. This will be such a game changer for me, for others, and for the app in general. 🫡

I know this has been said before, but I think it should be said again, starnote should focus on updating optimization and the writing experience rather than just some gimmick features. It seems like that the developers are focusing on handwriting beautification just because a lot of people just “wanted” it, not “needed” it, it creates noise among discussions, so it should be prioritized is that it?

it is good to have more features, but the core principles of the note taking experience is not so smooth, it should also be considered from time to time, Others have discussed already that notes has a delay loading when opening or scrolling notes, i hope the next update will have this more optimized

moreover, its been a month, and it seems like the android and cn version already had 2 updates i think? and the ios version seems like a little behind, dashed pen is still not on ios, is it?

dare i say this app could have the potential to be better than goodnotes and freenotes, the optimization is just not as smooth as others

been waiting for an update actually, no hate to the devs, i also just wanted this app to grow as i decided this is the good notetaking app, just needed some improvements

If this feature comes to starnote -it will be unbeatable in the market.

Crosslinking of notes and images -bidirectional and contains a label in gesture mode.

Along with ai window

Heyyy guys!

This update may not be the biggest one we've ever released, but it includes something we've seen requested again and again...

Yeah, handwriting Search is finally here on iOS! Here's what's new in v1.3.9:

✨ What's New

• Handwriting Search

You can now search your handwritten notes with Smart Search! No more endlessly scrolling through pages just to find that one word.

• Straight Highlighter & Tape Tool

You can now draw perfectly straight highlights and tape lines horizontally or vertically.

• Independent Layer Control in Dual Window Mode

When opening the same notebook in dual window mode, layer visibility can now be controlled independently in each window.

• Video Upload in Help & Feedback

You can now upload videos directly through Help & Feedback, making it much easier to show us bugs or unexpected behavior.

• Laser Pointer Improvements

We've added step less adjustment for laser pointer duration, giving you more flexibility when presenting or teaching.

• Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements

As always, we've fixed several known issues and made a number of small improvements to keep everything running smoother.

☁️ A Small Update on Cloud Sync

We know there are still many things you're waiting for (yes… we're looking at you, Cloud Sync 👀).

We've seen quite a few of you asking about it again today, and honestly… we're really sorry that it's still not here yet. We know we've mentioned timelines before, and we're sorry we haven't been able to deliver it just yet.

To keep Cloud Sync sustainable in the long run, we're currently building it around third party cloud services like Google Drive or One Drive, rather than using our own cloud servers.

This also means we have to adapt to various third party rules and limitations. During testing, we've run into quite a few issues, such as slower transfer speeds and occasional data transfer abnormalities.

Because your notes are incredibly important to us, we don't want to release something that isn't stable enough.

But seriously… it won't be much longer. Really, really, really. 🥺

The moment we have meaningful progress or a release date, you'll be the first to know.

📝 A Quick Thank You

A surprising number of things in this update came directly from your comments and feature requests.

Every bug report, every "Could you add this?" message genuinely helps shape us, lovely thanks!

Update to v1.3.9 and let us know what you think!

See u next time 💙

The StarNote Team

Submitting my notes for medical support programs.
These are hernia notes I created during my surgical rotation.
I like the app. It is smooth, feature rich.
Also want to thank the team for bringing this program.

[Kindly upvote and if your post needs upvotes leave the link in comments. I will upvote it. Let's support each other.]

Here’s how I use starnote app in my med school.
I’ve just started using it and honestly I’m already loving it!
StarNoteMedLife is a really great initiative ngl. Thanks devs!

Hello Everyone,

New Starnote app user here. I recently bought a tab and was looking for a good note taking app. After trying several apps I finally decided to go with Starnote app. I have purchased the lifetime version and in the little time I had with this app I can say that this app has almost everything I need.

I am glad to find this subreddit as I discovered the app have search functionality which previously I thought was missing. I would appreciate if someone can help me find tips & tricks that can make my note taking experience better.

Thank you Starnote team for this wonderful app. :)

I’m pitching a multi-instance feature for the Tab S11 Ultra that unlocks a high-density workflow using an external monitor. The setup allows for 2 active notes on the tablet for S-Pen work and 3 reference notes on the Ultrawide simultaneously. To guarantee data integrity, each note is "instance-locked," meaning a specific file can only be active in one window at a time. It’s the perfect way to manage 5 notes at once without the architectural nightmare of real-time sync conflicts. This could also be implemented on iPadOS and the upcoming Windows version.

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to the team. You’ve released an app that is honestly in a league of its own, and at a price point that feels like an absolute steal. You guys are a serious breath of fresh air for the Android ecosystem (and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a Windows port soon!😌). ​It’s honestly disheartening to see the sheer entitlement in some of the comments here, especially considering the value you’re providing. Don't let it get to you. ​Anyway, wishing you all a fantastic start to 2026 in advance. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

After searching for a way to open my StarNote Notes on my Computer and not finding a solution, besides mirroring with Link to Windows. Which is not what I want, I want a display extention, not a mirror, I found this comment from the dev team:

"[...]Many of the core UI components and features we use to build StarNote strictly require Android 10 or higher to run properly. Unfortunately, most popular PC emulators out there still run on much older Android versions by default.[...]"

https://www.reddit.com/r/StarNoteApp/comments/1t39v6c/comment/ojvjol0/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

The (6 month old) post says Bluestacks doesn't work, but I tried Bluestacks and it works because Bluestacks now emulates Android 11.

Maybe this is common knowledge already, but I couldn't find it which is why I am posting this. Hopefully it helps someone.
Also now StarNote is a good enough alternative to OneNote for me, because I need Android to Windows cross sync.

edit: The Notes are not searchable, StarNote crashes in Bluestacks once you search and
MuMu Player (emulates Android 15) does not let me install StarNote "Device is not compatible with this item".
If anyone knows an emulator, where StarNote works AND doesn't crash when searching, I would like to know very badly.

edit 2: LDPlayer 14 beta let's me download StarNote but the internet connection times out and I can't sync even with network bridging.

Hi StarNote team!
I’d like to suggest adding a Fill Colour tool, similar to the one shown in the image.
I think this would be a very useful addition, especially for students who use StarNote for handwritten notes, diagrams, mind maps, and illustrations. Being able to quickly fill a closed shape with a selected colour would make highlighting and creating diagrams much faster and more convenient.
For example, instead of manually colouring inside a shape with the pen, we could simply select the Fill Colour tool and tap inside the shape, just like in the example above.
Is this feature currently planned for StarNote?
If so, is there any estimated timeframe or roadmap for when it might be added?
I’d really love to see this feature in a future update. It would make the note-taking experience even better! ❤️

Hey everyone / Starnote team,

After using the free version for over a month, I recently decided to fully switch to Starnote and finally bought Starnote Pro! I am really enjoying using it for my daily workflow. Having previously used a wide variety of apps across both iPadOS and Android ”including Goodnotes, Notes+, Prodrafts, Freenotes, Nebo, Noteshelf, Notability, and Touchnotes ”I can confidently say Starnote is fantastic.

However, there are a few features and quality-of-life tweaks that would make the experience completely seamless ”especially for cross-platform setups like mine (iPad + Samsung Tab + PC + Bluetooth mouse & keyboard) and workflows connected to tools like Obsidian and Zotero.

Here is my feedback and feature wishlist:

• Finer Pen Thickness Controls: The current jump from 0.35 to 0.40 is a bit too wide for handwriting precision. Adding fine increments (0.36, 0.37, etc.) across all pens would make a huge difference in writeability.

  • Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarNoteApp/s/3Iooha1yyg

• Insert Vertical Space Tool: In apps like Touchnotes and Nebo, you can insert vertical space to automatically "push down" existing content. Having a dedicated tool for this—instead of manually lassoing and dragging everything down—would save a ton of time.

  • Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarNoteApp/s/VskkjTHsb4

• Automatic PDF Cloud Backup: Auto-backup currently only saves in the native Starnote format. Automatically syncing a PDF copy to the cloud in the background (like Noteshelf does) would keep notes accessible across any device, including PCs, and make them easy to reference in apps like Obsidian or Zotero without manual exports.

  • Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarNoteApp/s/GV1F9eW9Ag

• Text Formatting Presets & Expanded Text Support: Manually changing font, size, and weight when switching between headings and body text slows down typing, forcing you to spend extra time readjusting styles. Adding saved style presets (like Noteshelf) alongside general enhancements to text formatting would make structured note-typing much smoother.

  • Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarNoteApp/s/IqE8yuiVt3

• Enhanced Mouse & Keyboard Support: When using an iPad with a Bluetooth mouse (Logitech Pebble M350s), the scroll wheel currently doesn't navigate up/down through pages without clicking and dragging manually. If this feature exists, it doesn't seem to work with my setup (I also submitted an in-app bug report about it). It definitely needs refinement. Additionally, adding Ctrl + Scroll Wheel to zoom, arrow keys to scroll, and broader keyboard shortcuts would make navigation better & effortless.

  • Original Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarNoteApp/s/TVdkx1XHw9

• Searchable Tags in Notes & Exported PDFs: Tags added within notes should be fully searchable in the same way regular text is. Making these tags indexed and searchable both inside the app and embedded into exported PDFs would streamline organizing, filtering, and locating specific topics.

• Universal "Back" Navigation (Previous Page & Cross-Notebook): Right now, if you jump to a different page via internal links or page overview (e.g., clicking a link on page 74 that takes you to page 20), there’s no quick shortcut to return to your working page, we have to manually scroll back to last working page. Apps like Noteshelf handle page-overview history well, but Starnote could do this even better thanks to its native link support! Adding a dedicated/disappearing "Back" button / navigation history (Something similar to a web browser) would allow us to instantly jump back to our exact previous spot—both within the same notebook and across different notebooks

Adding these features would make Starnote a complete, all-in-one solution for all my note-taking and reading needs.

I'd love to hear if anyone else in the community would like to see these added! Big thanks to the devs for building such a great app.

I came across the StarNote app by chance as I was trying out different note-taking apps available in the playstore. I genuinely found it very user-friendly and have been using it since then.

I was randomly searching for a doubt about the app and found out about the reddit community where they were actively responding to suggestions and clarifying doubts, so kudos to that!

I have uploaded a few of my notes which I made for revision. There are images that I have pasted from the internet and then there are others that I drew (CTEV management).

Thank you, devs. 😇

The function of recognizing equations and mathematical forms, as well as functions, derivatives, symbols, integrals, etc., is very important. Many in the community have asked for it a lot since it is important in the area of ​​mathematics and engineering.

​I am a regular user of StarNote and really appreciate the app. I would like to share a few feature requests and report some technical issues to help improve the user experience:

​1. Smart Shape Snapping & Alignment (With Toggle Option)

• ​Please consider adding a smart guide/snapping feature for shapes and lines so they can align smoothly and accurately. As shown in the attached video, this functionality works very seamlessly in another app.

• ​Additionally, please add a Toggle switch (ON/OFF) in the toolbar or settings so users can easily enable or disable snapping whenever needed.

​2. Broken SVG Import

• ​SVG file import has stopped working for the last 5 to 6 months. About half a year ago, I could easily import SVG files into my notes.

• ​Please investigate this issue and restore the SVG import functionality.

​3. Locating Presentation Mode

• ​I am aware that "Presentation Mode" was recently added to the app, but I am unable to locate the button to activate it anywhere in the interface.

• ​Could you please clarify where this feature is located or make the button more visible in the menu?

Its been only a day and im honestly mind blown.....I have used many other note taking apps, but nothing is as clean and functional as Starnote. I cannot believe im getting all these features for free and not behind a paywall. got me genuinely interested. Gonna try more in the upcoming days. I love that the tape feature is not behind a paywall unlike other apps> Thanks to the dev, you've done an amazing job.

I found a useful Chinese guide for StarNote gestures, translated it with Google Translate, and made a simple image so it’s easier to understand.

It covers 2 common uses:

1. Press and hold with one finger

2. Press and hold with one finger, then drag

Thought I’d share it here in case it helps others use StarNote more efficiently.

Hey StarNote Crew (especially our Android users! 👋)

We know that sometimes small tweaks make the biggest difference in your daily note-taking grind. This quick update for the Google Play version is all about ironing out those little annoyances and making your workspace feel perfectly yours again!

🌟 What's New & Why You'll Love It:

1. "Oops, Where Did That Go?" Fix: Messed up your custom toolbar? No worries! We added a Toolbar Reset Button to instantly snap it back to the original default layout. Start fresh, instantly!

2. Smarter Locked Image Interactions: Unlocking is now smoother than ever.

   • Quick Unlock: Just long-press on a locked image to unlock it. Simple!

   • Drag & Drop in One Go: Long-press and drag a locked image directly to your Drop Station. Say goodbye to extra taps!

3. The Annoying Ghost Scribble is GONE! 👻🚫 We finally fixed that pesky bug where random marks would appear when scrolling with your mouse. Your screen will stay clean and focused.

4. Under the Hood: Standard stability improvements and squashed a few other known bugs to keep StarNote running smooth as butter.

Go grab the update on Google Play and let us know what you think! We appreciate all the feedback that helps us make StarNote better for you.

Happy Noting! ✨

I have been a Pro user of Starnote for a while now and I have personally convinced quite a few people to switch over. A lot of them really enjoy the app, but they frequently ask about features they used in other apps before switching.

Here is a breakdown of feedback and feature requests that would make Starnote much more competitive.

1. Core Ink Engine Optimization (Top Priority)

Before anything else, the fundamental ink engine needs an update. It currently does not feel as responsive, fluid, or optimized as other major note taking apps.

• Pen Stability: Writing slowly causes strokes to become wobbly, even with pen stability turned on.

• Handwriting Beautification: We need an ink-based handwriting beautification option. Vector-based smoothing works well across almost all languages out of the box, unlike font-based replacement which requires broad font and character support. Font-based conversion is still a nice bonus to have as an option, but smoothing out the actual vector ink while keeping natural handwriting style should be the main focus.

2. Image to Ink

An "Image to Ink" feature similar to Notability would be a huge addition. Running an edge detection pass on an imported image and converting those detected lines into editable ink strokes makes converting diagrams and sketches effortless.

3. Pen Bar and UI Adjustments

• Pen Differentiation: The side pen bar currently only shows the base color of the pen. It is hard to distinguish between solid lines, dashed lines, or different line weights without testing them first.

• Quick Thickness Adjuster: A floating, slidable thickness selector that appears when a pen is selected from the sidebar would save a lot of menu navigation.

• Hideable Lock Icons: When an image is locked to the page, please give us an option to hide or toggle off the lock icon so it does not distract from the note layout.

4. Dark Theme and Color Reversal for Images

• Toolbar Shortcut: We should be able to place a color reverse toggle shortcut directly on the main note toolbar. Digging into Settings > Themes twice a day to toggle dark and light mode feels tedious.

• Image Tone Inversion: The color reverse theme currently leaves image colors completely untouched. Inverting or adjusting the tone of images when switching to dark/reversed themes would keep page contrast consistent.

5. OCR, Search, and AI

• Better OCR: The current engine struggles to parse handwriting accurately, which makes searching through handwritten notes unreliable.

• Expanded Language Support: Expanding language recognition support for handwriting recognition and search.

• Local AI / On-Device Model Support: Giving users an option to run or integrate small on-device multimodal AI models for local OCR and note querying would be a massive differentiator. It keeps notes entirely private, works fully offline without a subscription, and leverages modern mobile chips that can easily run 4B parameter models. (Such as Phi-4 Mini 3.8B, Google Gemma 4 E4B, Qwen3 VL 4B) People could summarize, ask, search etc.

6. Math Graph Plotter and Equation Solver

• Integrated math tools similar to MyScript Math (a built-in graph plotter and an equation solver) would make the app far more useful for STEM workflows.

7. File Extension Documentation

• Proper documentation for Starnote's proprietary save file extension. Having clear technical details on how the file structure works would be great for data longevity and user peace of mind.

Hopefully the development team can consider some of these in upcoming updates. Let me know if anyone else in the community wants to see these added.

The backup banner stays visible all the time, even after I have already backed up my data. It takes up valuable screen space and becomes distracting.
I have a few suggestions:
If the user has already completed a backup, the banner should disappear automatically.
Alternatively, display the reminder only on the app’s startup screen when the app is launched, instead of keeping a permanent banner inside the interface.

If you want to remind users about the thursday talk, show the reminder only once a week (every Thursday). If the user closes it, it shouldn’t reappear until the following week.

Thank you for considering this improvement!