Key features:

  • PDF annotation
  • S-pen/stylus support
  • Sync (preferably NOT just via Nextcloud…looking at you, Saber)
  • Handwriting recognition is a plus, but not required

As mention above, Saber fits the criteria well, but I don’t use Nextcloud and that is the only sync available in that app (unless something has changed in the last couple of weeks). I have a Galaxy phone and tablet that both support S-pen and Samsung Notes is excellent, and free, but they’re not exactly privacy concious, so I’m looking elsewhere. I had considered the Excalidraw plugin for Obsidian, but I’m not sure if that works on the Android version of the app.

  • I would love to find an alternative that can automatically start on the lock screen as soon as I pull the pen out.

    I have a s23 ultra and that’s such a handy feature

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      Agreed, I’m on a Note10+ and I love that feature. I’d setting for being able to add 3rd party app shortcuts to the little side bar thing…not sure what that’s called, but it pops up when you pull the S Pen out. That wouldn’t replace the screen off function, but would be a step in the right direction.