# Quillpad

> Markdown notes, task lists, Nextcloud sync and more. A fork of the Quillnote app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.github.quillpad](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.github.quillpad)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.github.quillpad`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JSixface
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 19,476
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (249 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.14
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2022-11-17
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 7.11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.github.quillpad)
- **Website:** [https://quillpad.github.io](https://quillpad.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://quillpad.github.io/privacy/](https://quillpad.github.io/privacy/)

## Description

"Quillpad" is a free and open-source Android app that allows users to take markdown notes, create task lists, and sync with Nextcloud. It prioritizes user privacy by avoiding ads and unnecessary permissions. Organize your thoughts with notebooks, tags, and reminders while enjoying features like voice recordings, file attachments, and a customizable interface with light and dark modes. Backup options and searchable notes help you keep everything in one place, making Quillpad the ideal tool for note-taking enthusiasts.

## Rankings

- #439,638 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `io.github.quillpad.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Quillpad is highly praised for its simple, user-friendly, yet feature-rich design and strong privacy as an open-source alternative to Google Keep, with good Nextcloud synchronization. Users appreciate the ongoing development since forking the original abandoned QuillNote app. Common requests include adding widgets, better search highlighting within notes, encrypted backups, improved export functionality, and wider cloud syncing options. Minor issues noted are occasional crashes during large backups and incorrect note timestamp metadata.

### Pros

- User-friendly and simple yet feature-rich interface making note-taking easy on mobile devices.
- Open-source and ad-free, providing a trustworthy alternative to Google Keep with privacy advantages.
- Syncs well with Nextcloud and offers reliable backup options.
- Loved by users who appreciate the app's similarity to Google Keep but with better privacy.
- Regularly updated and actively maintained after forking from an abandoned project.

### Cons

- Lacks an in-app widget, which users desire for easier note access.
- Backup is not encrypted, raising potential privacy concerns for some users.
- Search functionality does not highlight terms within notes, making it harder to locate specific content.
- Insufficient export options and limited support for syncing with cloud services other than Nextcloud.
- Some bugs with created and modified dates showing incorrect timestamps, and occasional crashes during local backup when notes exceed 250.

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