# Nested Folder Notes - Folino

> Unlimited Subfolders and Hierarchy

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.softwareschiek.noteful`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tobias Schiek - Apps for your everyday life
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 75,661
- **Rating:** 4.22 / 5 (1,785 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.69.23
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-05
- **First published:** 2020-12-11
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.softwareschiek.noteful)
- **Website:** [https://tschiek.dev](https://tschiek.dev/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://legal.tschiek.dev/privacy-folino.html](https://legal.tschiek.dev/privacy-folino.html)

## Description

### Nested Folder Notes - Folino

Organize your notes into unlimited folders and subfolders with rich text notes, checklists, and the ability to attach pictures. It’s also ideal as a diary or journal, offering an offline, ad-free experience and a German-made quality.

New features in the latest update include flexible creation date editing, sorting by creation date, and a customizable date display (creation or modification date). Other capabilities include pinning, favorites, history, full-text search, moving and duplicating notes, a recycle bin, offline use, and manual synchronization with Google Drive. In-app purchases unlock pictures, audio recording, and color/icon customization for folders and notes.

## Rankings

- #250,021 — Overall
- #3 — folder
- #4 — folders
- #24 — feuilles
- #26 — hojas

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.softwareschiek.noteful.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users widely praise Notes in Folders: Folino for its powerful folder and subfolder organization, rich text formatting, smooth syncing with Google Drive, and an intuitive ad-free design. However, multiple reviews note frustrations with the cut/copy/paste functionality, slow performance on multiple devices, and missing features like checkboxes and enhanced security. Overall, it is considered one of the best note-taking apps on Android, especially for users valuing customization and organization, despite some areas for improvement.

### Pros

- Ability to create folders and nested subfolders for excellent organization.
- Rich text formatting options including bold, italic, underline, font size changes, and colored notes.
- Sync and backup functionality, especially with Google Drive, making data accessible across multiple devices.
- No ads and affordable one-time purchases for extra features, appealing to users tired of subscriptions.
- User-friendly, clean, and modern interface that enhances the note-taking experience.

### Cons

- Cut, copy, and paste functionality is problematic and can be frustrating for users.
- Performance issues when signed into multiple devices simultaneously, leading to slow access.
- Lack of certain requested features like checkboxes within text notes, table support, and more font customization.
- Absence of security features such as encryption and PIN lock for sensitive notes.
- No option to share notes with other users, limiting collaboration.

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