StarNote: Handwritten Notesv1.4.3

Released July 20, 2026Major

Android

The latest major update drove a 1.81 star increase in average rating, moving the score from 2.5 to 4.31 on Android. While the writing experience is now perceived as fluid, the update introduced stylus input instability that requires immediate attention. The overall impact is strongly positive due to the significant recovery in user sentiment.

What changed

New featureAdded voice transcription and smart summary features
UXAdded manual angle input for ruler tool
UXAdded auto count-up functionality after timer timeout
PerformanceFixed miscellaneous issues

Reception

72/ 100 impact scoreStrongly Positive

What worked

New feature
Users report the writing experience is smooth and responsive following the introduction of voice transcription and smart summary features.
UX
The interface fluidity improved, driving a 1.81 star increase in the average rating.

What didn't

Performance
backfired
Stylus handwriting feedback suffers from intermittent input drops and reduced pressure sensitivity post-update.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisSeptember 1, 2026

The average rating increased by 1.81 stars following the latest update, reflecting a shift from negative sentiment regarding hardware compatibility to positive reception of the writing experience. While users praise the improved fluidity of the interface, reports of stylus input instability and missing annotation management tools persist as primary friction points. The overall momentum appears positive as the app gains traction among students.

+1.81 ★

Sentiment shift

New praises (1)

Writing experience is perceived as smooth and responsive by usershighversion-tied

New complaints (2)

Stylus handwriting feedback experiences intermittent input drops or low pressure sensitivity post-updatemediumversion-tied

Annotation management lacks color-coded organization and layer-specific deletion controlslow

Marlvel takeaways

Prioritize a patch to resolve stylus input instability and pressure sensitivity issues identified by users.
Address the lack of layer-specific deletion controls and color-coded organization to reduce annotation management friction.
Monitor the 4.31 average rating to determine if the positive reception of writing fluidity sustains as the user sample grows.

Original release notes

1、Added voice transcription and smart summary features.
2、Added manual angle input for ruler.
3、Added auto count-up after timer timeout.
4、Fixed some issues.