# Leaf Note - Markdown Note App

> Markdown knowledge base with E2EE sync, spaced review & AI-powered notes.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `me.shouheng.leafnote`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shouheng Wang
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 12,256
- **Rating:** 4.12 / 5 (139 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-05
- **First published:** 2020-12-08
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.shouheng.leafnote)
- **Website:** [https://meiyan.tech/note\_home](https://meiyan.tech/note_home)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://meiyan.tech/privacy](https://meiyan.tech/privacy)

## Description

LeafNote is an intelligent knowledge base and all-in-one note-taking platform with beautiful themes, bank-grade security, and TLS-encrypted cross-device syncing via OneDrive, Dropbox, or WebDAV.

It supports Markdown and multimedia notes, web-to-Markdown capture, flexible knowledge-tree and card-note modes, instant search, analytics, AI writing assistance, and built-in image processing for editing and sharing.

## Rankings

- #522,323 — Overall
- #1 — linotes

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.fingerprints.service.ACCESS_FINGERPRINT_MANAGER`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`
- `com.sony.mobile.permission.SYSTEM_UI_VISIBILITY_EXTENSION`
- `me.shouheng.leafnote.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Leaf Note for its excellent Markdown editor, sleek minimalist UI, fast performance and a welcome one-time purchase option. Common complaints: essential sync/import/export features are gated by premium, some users experience payment or activation problems, limited offline export/backup (including image download), and a few frequently requested features—like voice notes and reminders—are missing.

### Pros

- Excellent Markdown support and preview (powerful editor, fast and minimal)
- Clean, modern UI with a well-liked dark mode and smooth performance
- Feature-rich: many customization options (themes, CSS/HTML styling) and advanced note tools
- One-time purchase option (non-subscription) is appreciated by users

### Cons

- Core syncing/import/export features (WebDAV, offline export, image download) are locked behind premium
- Payment and premium access problems: users report purchases not activating, accidental double charges or inability to buy
- Limited built-in backup/export capabilities (users want an easy export-all or device download option)
- Missing commonly requested features such as voice notes/attachments (and other advanced utilities like reminders)

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