# Smart Notes

> Notepad, notes, to-do, diary in one app! translation, voice input, widget.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.james.SmartNotepad`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SMARTWHO
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 468,396
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (2,275 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-10
- **First published:** 2010-10-22
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.james.SmartNotepad)
- **Website:** [https://smartwho.net](https://smartwho.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://smartwho.net/privacy/en/](https://smartwho.net/privacy/en/)

## Description

Smart Notes is a free all-in-one notepad app that combines memos, notes, to-do lists, and a diary in one place, with translation, voice input, and text-to-speech.

It provides color tagging, multiple sorting options, note search, sharing, calendar integration, backups, trash/restore, and home screen widgets, making it ideal for travelers, students, and everyday idea capture.

## Rankings

- #103,541 — Overall

## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.james.SmartNotepad.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Smart Notes is praised for ease of use, stability, and security features. However, multiple reviews flag reliability issues: no undo and autosave can cause permanent data loss, notes sometimes fail to save or disappear, and updates introduced UI changes that obstruct editing (top banner and keyboard overlap). Cloud backup is not mentioned.

### Pros

- Easy to use / intuitive interface
- Stable / smooth performance over time
- Security features help protect saved notes

### Cons

- Data loss risk due to lack of undo and autosave leading to permanent deletions
- Saving issues; notes sometimes don't save or disappear
- UI regressions after update; large top banner takes up screen space and the on-screen keyboard covers editing area

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