# Simple Notepad

> Quick notes & notepad with pattern lock, local backup and Cloud Sync.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/me.lam.notepad](https://chrome-stats.com/d/me.lam.notepad)

## Overview

- **ID:** `me.lam.notepad`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vertexa Labs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 140,676
- **Rating:** 3.29 / 5 (343 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-15
- **First published:** 2016-10-12
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.lam.notepad)
- **Website:** [https://iosgettingsupport.web.app](https://iosgettingsupport.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://getflutterapp.web.app/simple-notepad/privacy-policy.html](https://getflutterapp.web.app/simple-notepad/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Simple Notepad is a user-friendly, lightweight Chrome extension designed to help you quickly capture and organize your ideas. Its intuitive interface allows seamless note-taking without unnecessary complexity. Users can easily import and export notes for flexibility and backup. Additionally, the extension offers a pattern screen lock feature to protect your notes and maintain privacy.

Whether you need a quick memo tool or an easy way to manage your thoughts, Simple Notepad provides an efficient and secure environment to keep your notes accessible and safe within your browser.

## Rankings

- #188,718 — 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_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `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.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `me.lam.notepad.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users broadly describe Simple Notepad as easy and convenient for quick note-taking, with several reviews noting it keeps notes and has a positive overall feel. However, recurring issues include data loss or save failures, disruptive ads, limited backup/restore options, and occasional crashes. Some users also report difficulties saving or exporting. Overall, the app is appealing for its simplicity, but reliability and stability problems undermine user trust.

### Pros

- Simple and easy-to-use interface for taking notes
- Keeps and stores notes for many users
- Lightweight, notepad-like experience
- Generally positive sentiment across multiple reviews

### Cons

- Notes frequently disappear or fail to save (reliability issues)
- Intrusive ads disrupt usage
- Backups/restores are limited or unreliable, with some users unable to restore
- App can crash or close unexpectedly on startup or during use

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