It’s been 10 years since Samsung launched its S Pen stylus. In that time, the company has made numerous tweaks, improvements, and enhancements to the S Pen experience, from pressure sensitivity and low latency to Bluetooth connectivity and even remote control of your phone. The result is a stylus that is uniquely suited for Samsung phones, particularly the Note series.
If you own one of the latest Note models, such as the Galaxy Note 10 Plus or Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G, there are plenty of great apps out there that take advantage of what the S Pen can do.
Here are our favorites:
Best Apps For S Pen Note 10
The S Pen that comes with the Samsung Galaxy Note series is a useful writing tool for anyone fed up with typing and tapping. It can be used for sketching and drawing as well. There are several stylus-friendly applications out there but we will be checking out the best of the best in this article. See them in our list of Best S Pen Apps For Galaxy Note:
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- S Pen Keeper
- Google Handwriting Input
- Samsung Notes
- Autodesk’s Sketchbook
- Colorfy
- Squid
- Inkredible
- OneNote
- Adobe Fill & Sign
- Scribble Racer
- S Pen Keeper
S Pen Apps For Galaxy NoteOne huge problem with using the S Pen is that it is easy to not remember to dock it in your device or tab when it is not in use. When it is not attached to the devices, you can easily lose track of it. Anytime you walk away from your S Pen as your phone’s screen is locked, the S Pen Keeper application will notify you with a pop-up notification. You will be able to switch the ringtone, set the alert to vibrate, and if you wish to part with some cash, you will know when you last ejected the S Pen. - Google Handwriting Input
S Pen Apps For Galaxy Note
It can transform your handwriting to text in one hundred languages and it functions with several Android applications. Its functionality can be tested in the app, but because it is a keyboard option, you will receive a better idea of what can be done when you text, email or share a post on social media.
- Samsung Notes
It replaces the S Note application that came with more ancient Note devices. The two apps aid note-taking and let you mix texting and handwriting but Notes comes with a more modern appearance and feel while providing special functionalities. You will be able to add pictures from your gallery app or straight from the camera. Users can attach voice recordings too. - Autodesk’s Sketchbook
S Pen Apps For Galaxy Note
This is a drawing tool you pay nothing for. It has an amazing library of pens and paintbrushes plus a splatter, smudge, and more effects. You will also be able to create various layers the same way it is done in Adobe Photoshop. An account is needed if you wish to use it for a long time. There is a free 7 days trial with no account though.
- Colorfy
It is a brilliant coloring book application for adults with all kinds of drawings that you can make your own.
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The free version has 1 coloring option: a paint bucket that in the lines with one click. It also comes with a few filters. To use a pen, crayon, or oil paintbrush, you will need to be a premium user as this will give you lots of color palettes, drawings, and gradients
- Squid
S Pen Apps For Galaxy Note
This note-taking and markup application are popular in the Google Play Store. It comes with a lot of features that you can pay for and enjoy for free.
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File import and export, numerous text, drawing, and highlighting tools, ability to screencast presentations are some of its features. The free version of this app comes with one pen style, but the pressure can be adjusted and selected from built-in color options. You can also personalize yours with an RGB color mixer.
- Inkredible
S Pen Apps For Galaxy NoteIt provides a canvas to draw on, but it is also possible to import and markup PDF files. It comes with 2 modes, finger and stylus mode. For the latter, you will be able to rest your palm on the display as you write but in finger mode, you can pinch and zoom. It possesses a quick delete feature, which erases text, the same way it is done on pen and paper. The app aids auto backup and restores on Google Drive too. You can also share your files through text, social media, email, and apps that are compatible. - OneNote
S Pen Apps For Galaxy Note
This app is well known in the Google Play Store too and it saves your typed and handwritten notes, drawings, web clippings, images, and audio recordings all in one spot.
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The note can be shared easily with others for collaboration and every file can be searched for in case you forget anything. It comes with a home screen widget that allows you to capture your thoughts when you are inspired without opening OneNote.
- Adobe Fill & Sign
S Pen Apps For Galaxy Note
With this app, you can easily sign documents. It is a free platform that lets you complete forms with text and checkmarks, add fields, and even sign and date them. You will be able to save your signature and initials to your account with your S Pen or finger. Your name, address, and other contact information that are always necessary when you fill out the paperwork can be filled out as well. A picture of paperwork can also be snapped and filled out in the app.
- Scribble Racer
This is a useful writing implement plus a brilliant game controller. It is optimized for S Pen devices. Scribble Racer is a scrolling game that does not end and allows players to trace their stylus or finger along a path to confirm how long they can last without going off track. The app will cost you nothing and users will be able to earn coins and gems by retrieving fruits along the way.
best apps for s pen s21 ultra
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best smartphone I’ve ever used. Taking all of the good points from last year’s S20 Ultra and fixing many of the complaints, this device is an absolute powerhouse. To paraphrase Uncle Ben, with great hardware comes great flexibility, and as such, there are plenty of apps and resources you can use to make the most of your shiny new phone, and here are 10 of our favorites.
Infinite Painter
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The S Pen has long been the gold standard to which active styluses are held, and using it with the S range is great. The last S Pen I used was the old Note 10.1 tablet, and Samsung has made a lot of improvements since 2012. Despite lacking Bluetooth, this is the nicest stylus I’ve used, including the Apple Pencil I have with my iPad.
Sadly, the stylus-supporting app ecosystem isn’t as vast on Android as it is on iOS. The best app I’ve used on Android so far is Infinite Painter. Sure, it doesn’t have as many features as something like SketchBook, but its simple interface and reliability more than make up for it.
Infinite Painter
Developer: Infinite Studio LLC
Price: Free
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PENUP
If you want a more streamlined and simple drawing experience, Samsung’s PENUP is a good choice. It only has a small selection of tools and templates, but it works well and has a nice coloring mode with plenty of images to choose from. PENUP is available through the Galaxy Store and APK Mirror.
Pentastic
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Left: Air command options, Right: custom pointers
Finishing off the S Pen selection, we have the Good Lock module Pentastic. This app allows you to change Air Command’s style, create your own pointer, and change the sound effects when using the stylus. The first thing I did was change Air Command to circle, which has incredibly satisfying animations. Pentastic is available through the Galaxy Store and APK Mirror.
Hex Installer
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Hex Installer has been around for a while now and offers a plethora of customization options for your device. This app allows you to create your own theme for One UI, and it does so using Samsung’s built-in theme app, so no root is required. You can create separate themes for light and dark mode, theme third-party apps, and install different plugins. The plugins alter parts of the UI in specific ways. One mimics stock Android, for example. Another replicates MIUI and others offer user-made experiences.
Hex Installer – Themes for OneUI
Developer: SatySatsZB & envy_
Price: 1.99
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Energy Ring
Energy Ring places a ring around the punch-hole selfie camera that indicates battery level in a fun and imaginative way. You can adjust the thickness, colors, and animations until everything is set up exactly how you like it. It’s been around for a few years now, and it’s still one of the first things I install when setting up a new phone.
One of my main complaints with Energy Ring was the insistence to release a separate version of the app for different devices, each with a paid version. Thankfully, this was recently rectified with the Universal Edition. Now one version of the app is all you need, with all of the same options and benefits from before.
Energy Ring – Universal Edition!
Developer: IJP
Price: Free
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AOD Notify
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With the rise of always-on displays, LED notification lights have been on the decline. Thankfully, AOD Notify can replicate its functionality using the always-on display. It can flash the notification indicator around the camera cutout, like Energy Ring, fill the screen’s sides like Samsung’s Edge Lighting, or show a dot in the corner of the screen. It might not be as attention-grabbing as a bright LED, but it’s a neat trick that can scratch that nostalgic itch.
Notification light / LED for Samsung – aodNotify
Developer: Jawomo
Price: Free
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Good Lock
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Left: One Hand gesture angles, Middle: Custom clock styles, Right: Custom sharesheet
I know, I harp on about Good Lock a lot, but it truly is an exceptional collection of apps. Pentastic may have gotten its own mention earlier, but the rest of the experience should be experimented with too. Custom device themes, personalized navigation gestures, keyboard theming, and changing the icons displayed in the status bar are just some of the things possible with this service.
You can download Good Lock and its modules from the Galaxy Store, or you can find the relevant APKs from APK Mirror in this hub.
Microsoft Your Phone
Microsoft Your Phone is a great tool for connecting your phone to a Windows PC. While this service is available for most Android devices, it’s built right into One UI with exclusive features. What’s more impressive is that these exclusives aren’t even available on Microsoft’s own Surface Duo. As well as notification mirroring, phone call support, and SMS access, this app can mirror apps onto your PC monitor. That means if you want to track an Amazon package on your phone quickly, you can do so without digging it out of your pocket. Exclusive to Samsung is the ability to have up to four of these apps open at once instead of the usual one.
As useful as all of these features are, I think the most useful aspect of Your Phone is copy and pasting screenshots. When reviewing apps or covering a change in Android, taking screenshots and moving them into an article is a frequent part of my workflow. Instead of syncing with Google Photos and clogging up my cloud, I can drag it right into our site. Editing photos taken on my phone using Photoshop is also made easier using this process. Your Phone is built into your phone, so there’s no need to install anything. Just look for Link To Windows in your quick settings page.
Samsung DeX
DeX has been around since the Galaxy S8, but it’s come a long way since then. Back in 2017, you had to place the phone into a separate dock for it to work, but these days it’s wireless. One UI 2.5 allowed DeX to connect to any Miracast device over Wi-Fi. The S21 takes things a step further by bringing this to Windows. Install the DeX client on your PC, and start the pairing process on your device. Within seconds you’ll be using DeX with your keyboard and mouse. DeX is pre-installed on your S21, so all you need to do is find it in your quick settings to get started.
Gboard
I use a lot of Samsung’s first-party apps instead of Google’s. That’s not the case with the keyboard, though. Samsung’s keyboard isn’t bad by any means, but Gboard is so far ahead of everything else it isn’t even funny. Gboard is fast, reliable, and fun. The Emoji Kitchen is one of my favorite features, offering quirky and sometimes hilarious emoji mashups. On a more functional level, Gboard is still in a league of its own. The predictive text, auto-correction, and accuracy for swipe typing far exceed anything else.
If you’re using the S Pen, I highly recommend enabling handwriting input in the language menu. It’s more accurate at deciphering my handwriting than Samsung’s effort, and it’s fully compatible with all of the S Pen’s features.
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