# Block Notes — Minimal notepad

> Write down quick notes, lists, ideas, thoughts and reminders

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cadernoapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cadernoapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cadernoapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bloco Studio
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,459,347
- **Rating:** 4.59 / 5 (9,786 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2012-12-31
- **Publisher country:** PT
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cadernoapp)
- **Website:** [https://www.bloco.io/](https://www.bloco.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bloco-privacy-policy.web.app/caderno.html](https://bloco-privacy-policy.web.app/caderno.html)

## Description

Block Notes is a minimalist notepad Chrome extension designed for effortless note-taking. Trusted by over one million users, it helps you quickly jot down notes, ideas, lists, and reminders without distractions. With features like automatic saving, unlimited notes, and powerful search, it's perfect for phones, tablets, foldables, and Chromebooks. You can easily share your notes across other apps or cloud storage services like Google Drive and Dropbox. Upgrade to Premium with a one-time payment to enjoy ad-free usage, backup and restore capabilities, and support ongoing improvements to the app. Whether for quick memos or creative writing, Block Notes keeps your thoughts organized seamlessly.

## Rankings

- #54,752 — Overall
- #12 — writer's block

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.cadernoapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Block Notes for its minimalist, lightweight design, ease of use, and pleasant UI with a helpful multi-note preview layout. However, reviews frequently cite a lack of features beyond basic note-taking and missing basic text features like undo and formatting. Updates are a mixed bag, with some users reporting improvements and others reporting downgrades or data loss. Overall, the app excels in simplicity and usability but may feel too sparse for users needing more organization or advanced editing options.

### Pros

- Minimalist, simple design
- Easy to write notes and find them; fast entry
- Pleasant/clean UI with a nice list layout
- Useful for notes and to-do lists; organized and simple
- Updates have improved usability

### Cons

- Very limited features; not feature-rich
- No undo and lack of basic text formatting (italic, bold, underline, etc.)
- Updates caused negative experiences for some users (data loss or perceived downgrades)

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