# NotesPy

> Private encrypted notes. Local-first, your cloud backup, plausible deniability

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.devinsidercode.notespy`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DEVINSIDERCODE
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Version:** 0.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2026-06-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devinsidercode.notespy)
- **Website:** [https://devinsidercode.com/](https://devinsidercode.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://devinsidercode.com/privacy-policy](https://devinsidercode.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

NotesPy — encrypted notes app for people who actually care about their privacy.<br><br>KEY FEATURES<br><br>• Local-first architecture: all data stays on your device, encrypted with AES-256<br>• Two-mode security: simple notes unlocked by biometrics, sensitive notes protected by additional password<br>• Multiple vaults with independent passwords for organizing sensitive content<br>• Backup to YOUR own Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iOS) — we don&#39;t run any sync server<br>• Markdown support with live preview<br>• Image attachments preserved in original quality<br>• Color labels for note organization<br>• Light and dark themes<br>• Biometric app lock (Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint)<br><br>PRIVACY BY DESIGN<br><br>• No account required for using the app<br>• No telemetry, no analytics, no ads, no tracking<br>• We don&#39;t see your notes. Ever. Our servers don&#39;t have them.<br>• Your backup is encrypted with a key derived from your recovery passphrase — only you have it<br>• Open about our threat model: see our website for full security documentation<br><br>ADVANCED SECURITY<br><br>• Recovery via 12-word passphrase (BIP-39 compatible) and QR code<br>• Optional self-destruct triggers: inactivity timeout, failed password attempts<br>• Optional duress password support for plausible deniability scenarios<br>• All backups encrypted before leaving your device<br><br>WHO IS THIS FOR<br><br>NoteAgent is built for journalists, activists, security researchers, lawyers, and anyone who needs more from a notes app than what Google Keep or Apple Notes provide. If you understand what a recovery passphrase is and why it matters, you&#39;ll feel at home.<br><br>WHO IS THIS NOT FOR<br><br>If you want cloud sync between multiple devices in real-time, you want a collaborative tool, or you don&#39;t want to deal with managing your own backup keys — this app is not for you. We recommend looking at other notes apps instead.<br><br>OPEN SOURCE COMMITMENT<br>The cryptographic core of NotesPy will be open-sourced for independent audit. See our website for repository links and security audits.<br><br>SUPPORT<br><br>Questions? support@devinsidercode.com<br>Security issues? support@devinsidercode.com (PGP key on our website)

## Rankings

- #3,143,212 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.devinsidercode.notespy.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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