# Secure Notes Lock - Notepad -

> Secure Notes Lock Notepad lets you manage to-do list, create secret notes

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.newsoftwares.noteslock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.newsoftwares.noteslock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.newsoftwares.noteslock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NewSoftwares LLC
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 135,221
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (1,763 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2020-11-18
- **First published:** 2015-10-19
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.newsoftwares.noteslock)
- **Website:** [http://www.newsoftwares.net](http://www.newsoftwares.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.newsoftwares.net/notes-lock/license](http://www.newsoftwares.net/notes-lock/license)

## Description

Secure Notes Lock - Secret Notepad is a powerful and secure notepad app for managing private notes, to-do lists, memos, and audio recordings with password protection. Customize your notes by changing font size and color, and enjoy advanced security options such as decoy mode, panic switch, unauthorized access photo capture, and multiple security credentials (password, PIN, pattern).

Designed for students, professionals, and anyone needing a private digital notepad, this app helps keep your confidential information safe. Features include voice recording, photo attachments with collage making, calendar view for notes, reminder alerts, Dropbox cloud storage support, and email attachment sharing. The personal diary mode provides a secure space for your thoughts, while the easy-to-use to-do list functionality keeps your daily tasks organized and on track.

Secure Notes Lock doesn't have access to your content as data is stored locally and on your cloud account only, ensuring privacy and security. Perfect for securely storing sensitive information and managing your daily agenda with peace of mind.

## Rankings

- #192,622 — Overall

## Review summary

The app is praised for robust security features and privacy, ease of use, and long-standing usefulness; many users rely on it for secure note-keeping and private journaling. However, it suffers from reliability problems for many users, including data becoming blank or disappearing, data not opening on various devices, and crashes on newer Android versions, leading to data loss and frustration. Some users report ad interruptions and requests for cloud sync/login features. Overall, strong security and usability clash with stability and recovery issues that some users encounter.

### Pros

- Strong security features (pattern/PIN/password lock, intruder selfie, decoy mode)
- Easy to use and user-friendly interface
- Good for long-term note keeping and journaling
- Privacy-focused (keeps notes private from others)

### Cons

- Data loss/notes become blank or inaccessible after opening or after transferring to a new device
- App crashes or fails to open on some devices (e.g., Samsung Galaxy S23+ on Android 14)
- Data recovery is difficult or not straightforward when notes are lost
- Ads disturb typing experience
- Lack of account-based sync / Google login option

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.newsoftwares.noteslock)