# Private Notepad - safe notes

> Secure notepad with password: create notes and lists, add photos, set reminders

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.alexandermalikov.protectednotes](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.alexandermalikov.protectednotes)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ru.alexandermalikov.protectednotes`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alexander Malikov RS
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 3,768,378
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (49,851 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.11.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2015-07-22
- **Publisher country:** RS
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.alexandermalikov.protectednotes)
- **Website:** [http://privatenotepad.com/](http://privatenotepad.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privatenotepad.com/privacy](https://privatenotepad.com/privacy)

## Description

Private Notepad is a secure and user-friendly notepad extension designed to keep your notes and reminders safe. It features military-grade AES encryption for text and photos, password protection (including PIN and pattern), and fingerprint access for quick unlocking. Organize your notes efficiently with folders, labels, and colorful themes, while planning tasks with to-do lists and reminders.

The app offers offline access, automatic saving, and cloud backup for syncing notes across your devices securely. It also includes advanced security features like intruder photos and data hiding to protect your privacy. You can export notes as PDF or TXT files, customize the interface with UI themes, and easily manage your notes with undo functionality. Perfect for anyone who values privacy and organization in a convenient notepad tool.

## Rankings

- #29,650 — 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.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `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`
- `ru.alexandermalikov.protectednotes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Private Notepad for strong security and ease of use, but report major issues with intrusive ads and cloud-security concerns. While many feel it’s a reliable, private space for notes, ad-heavy experience and potential privacy risks from cloud backups divide opinions. Overall, the app is highly valued by long-time users but ad annoyance and security concerns limit its appeal.

### Pros

- Strong security and privacy controls, including password-protected notes.
- Easy to use, simple and elegant with rich note-taking features.
- Reliable and fast for storing confidential information.
- Widely trusted by long-time users and highly regarded in reviews.
- Well suited for personal journaling and keeping thoughts private.

### Cons

- Intrusive advertisements that pop up and disrupt usage.
- Concerns about cloud backups leading to account hacks or data exposure.
- Some feature gaps and confusing pricing expectations (e.g., in-app purchases, sharing media limitations).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ru.alexandermalikov.protectednotes)