# Offline Notepad

> A super simple, completely offline notepad

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.basiletti.gino.offlinenotepad](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.basiletti.gino.offlinenotepad)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.basiletti.gino.offlinenotepad`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gino Basiletti
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 273,227
- **Rating:** 4.27 / 5 (1,663 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.1.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-13
- **First published:** 2019-01-22
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.basiletti.gino.offlinenotepad)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mQr7hiVxB4DCss1W7CAWUHivMm6sZo\_l2qEhFHf2GU4/](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mQr7hiVxB4DCss1W7CAWUHivMm6sZo_l2qEhFHf2GU4/)

## Description

Offline Notepad is a super simple, completely offline note-taking app that ensures your data never syncs with servers, eliminating risks of data loss or privacy breaches. With Offline Notepad, you can create unlimited notes and shopping lists, organize everything into nested folders, and access past revisions for easy restoration.

Key features include:
- **Unlimited Notes & Lists:** Write as many notes or shopping lists as you want, with a dedicated list feature supporting item checking and progress tracking.
- **Organize Effectively:** Create folders and sub-folders with no depth limit to keep your content tidy.
- **Security:** Protect notes with a PIN and fingerprint unlock.
- **User Friendly:** No ads or interruptions, supports portrait/landscape lock, and customizable themes including dark mode.
- **Export & Import:** Securely export your encrypted data and import it across devices via email.
- **Customization:** Choose from multiple visual themes and adjust text size for better readability.

Offline Notepad is free to use, ad-free, and regularly updated to improve your note-taking experience. Perfect for users valuing privacy, simplicity, and comprehensive offline functionality.

## Rankings

- #136,748 — Overall
- #8 — works offline

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.basiletti.gino.offlinenotepad.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise Offline Notepad for being ad-free, offline, fast, and easy to use with strong folder/tab organization and decent cross-device use. Common complaints involve missing text formatting options, occasional list-view bugs (copy-paste and reordering), and confusing backup settings. Overall, it’s highly regarded for privacy and simplicity with room for feature improvements.

### Pros

- Ad-free, offline operation with strong privacy
- Fast and easy to use for quick note-taking
- Robust organization features (folder structure, tabs, and multi-list management)
- Good cross-device usability and smooth note transfer

### Cons

- Requests for richer text formatting (bold, italics, and font customization) are not yet available
- List view bugs include copy-paste issues and item ordering problems
- Backup settings are confusing and backup-related prompts/reliability can disrupt usage

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.basiletti.gino.offlinenotepad)