FairNote - Encrypted Notes
FairNote - Encrypted Notes is made and published by FairNote. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with FairNote. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to FairNote and are shown as published on Google Play.
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Take secure, fast notes and protect private notes with encryption
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.26
- 1,595 ratings
- Installs
- 130 thousand
- Last updated
- October 27, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 5.36 MB
FairNote - Encrypted Notes has 130 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.3 stars from 1,595 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Per-note AES-256 encryption for strong privacy
- Biometric lock for quick, secure access
- Flexible backups across Google Drive, Dropbox, WebDAV, Yandex Disk, or local storage
- Fast note-taking with text/checklists and Markdown preview
- Limited information on explicit cross-device synchronization or collaboration features
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on FairNote - Encrypted Notes for Android
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Store listing
By FairNote, from Google PlayDescription by FairNote Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
FairNote is the intuitive notepad app for quick ideas, to-do lists, and personal journals, combining speed, simplicity, and privacy in one place.
Key Benefits:
• Encrypted notes: Protect each note individually. Content stays encrypted; titles remain readable for quick scanning.
• Encrypted images: Images added to encrypted notes stay encrypted alongside the note content, keeping your images protected and private.
• Fast note-taking: Create text or checklist notes in seconds. Supports undo/redo, search & replace, and Markdown preview.
• Organize efficiently: Use labels, colors, filters, pinned notes, and home screen shortcuts to keep everything under control.
• Smart reminders: Set one-time or recurring reminders, even for pinned notes.
• Easy access: Add new notes from notifications, widgets, or directly from other apps.
• Backup & restore: Keep notes safe with Google Drive, Dropbox, WebDAV, Yandex Disk, or local storage.
• Biometric security: Use fingerprints or other biometrics (Android 6.0+) to lock/unlock notes quickly.
Pro Features:
• Biometric encryption: encrypt and decrypt notes without typing your password
• One-tap encryption: encrypt or decrypt your entire note collection with a single tap
• App lock: protect the app with your device PIN, pattern, or biometrics
• Image attachments: add images to your notes. Images are saved at a smaller size and remain encrypted in encrypted notes
• Recurring reminders: stay on track with automatic daily or weekly alerts
Additional Highlights:
• Organize notes in list or grid view
• Sort notes by date, color, or alphabetically
• Perform batch operations: encrypt, decrypt, delete, or export multiple notes
• Receive shared texts from other apps
• Sticky notes and note list widgets with transparency control
• Import and export notes individually or in batches
• Archive notes and set automatic/manual save preferences
• Multi-language support: Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
FairNote makes note-taking simple, fast, and secure, so you can focus on your ideas while keeping your private information safe.
⚠️ Important: Always remember your encryption password. Even with biometrics, forgetting it may result in losing access to your encrypted notes.
Recent changes:
- Added an option to pin specific notes to the top of the note list
- Fixed the note list widget not loading when handling a large number of notes
- Updated for Android 17 compatibility
- Updated translations
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 27
- App size
- 5.36 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by FairNote - Encrypted Notes
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 5.7.8
- Launched
- April 2016
- Oct 27, 2026UpdateVersion 5.7.8
- Oct 9, 2026UpdateVersion 5.6.8
- Sep 23, 2026UpdateVersion 5.6.4
- Aug 18, 2026UpdateVersion 5.3.1
- Apr 20, 2026UpdateVersion 5.2.1
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 940
- Per day
- 31
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- April 2016
Installs over time
FairNote - Encrypted Notes has been installed 130 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 31 installs per day.
Rankings
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About the app and developer
About FairNote - Encrypted Notes
FairNote - Encrypted Notes is a productivity app developed by FairNote.
Install Statistics
FairNote - Encrypted Notes has been downloaded 130 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 940 times.
User Ratings
FairNote - Encrypted Notes is rated 4.26 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.6 thousand ratings.
App Information
FairNote - Encrypted Notes is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 5.36 MB. The latest APK version available is 5.7.8. The last update was on October 27, 2026.
Technical Requirements
FairNote - Encrypted Notes requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since April 2016.
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Frequently asked questions about FairNote - Encrypted Notes
Is FairNote - Encrypted Notes free?
Yes. FairNote - Encrypted Notes is free on Google Play.
Is FairNote - Encrypted Notes still available?
Yes. FairNote - Encrypted Notes is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 27, 2026.
Does FairNote - Encrypted Notes contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list FairNote - Encrypted Notes as containing ads.
What Android version does FairNote - Encrypted Notes require?
FairNote - Encrypted Notes runs on Android 6.0 and higher.
How large is FairNote - Encrypted Notes?
FairNote - Encrypted Notes is 5.36 MB.
Is FairNote - Encrypted Notes suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of FairNote - Encrypted Notes as suitable for everyone.
How many times has FairNote - Encrypted Notes been installed?
Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for FairNote - Encrypted Notes.
How do people rate FairNote - Encrypted Notes?
FairNote - Encrypted Notes scores 4.26 out of 5 stars, from 1,595 ratings on Google Play.
Who made FairNote - Encrypted Notes?
FairNote - Encrypted Notes was developed by FairNote. It is listed in the productivity category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to FairNote - Encrypted Notes?
People looking at FairNote - Encrypted Notes also look at these productivity apps: Self-Hosted Encrypted Notes, Private Notepad - safe notes, Fortnote: Safe Encrypted Notes, Secure Notes: Encrypted Vault, Safe Notes - Encrypted Notepad.
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