hovernote is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 11 years, until February 2024. It had 72 thousand installs. Users rated it well: 4.5 stars from 1,164 ratings. Show more ›

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Summary

Hovernote is a floating notepad for Android that lets you write notes on top of other apps, enabling true multitasking. It supports autosave, .txt read/write, and easy sharing with apps you already use, such as Dropbox or Evernote. Hovernote has 50,000+ total downloads and 15 in the last 30 days, and a solid 4.49 rating from 1,164 reviewers.

Pros & Cons

Floating multitasking keeps notes visible while using other apps
Autosave and .txt support streamline note management
Easy sharing with Dropbox, Evernote, and more
Wear OS support enables quick notes from your wrist

No built-in reminders or checklists mentioned
Lacks templates or organized task features commonly found in productivity apps
Backup functionality isn't listed

About hovernote

hovernote was a productivity app developed by Vivian Lim. It was removed from Google Play Feb 17, 2024.

Install Statistics

hovernote had been installed 72 thousand times before it became unavailable.

User Ratings

hovernote was rated 4.49 out of 5 stars, based on 1.2 thousand ratings.

App Information

hovernote was free. The app size was 4.91 MB. The last available version was 3.1. The last update was on June 12, 2018.

Technical Requirements

hovernote required Android 2.3+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play since June 2012.

Description by Vivian Lim (from Google Play)

hovernote is a floating notepad app that lets you write text notes on top of other apps without having to switch out of them.

More data about hovernote

Price	Free
Total installs	72 thousand
Rating	4.49 based on 1.2 thousand ratings
Version	3.1
App size	4.91 MB
Number of libraries	2
Designed for Android	2.3+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	NO ads

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hovernote has been installed 72 thousand times.

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Comments on hovernote for Android

★★★★★ APR 2022 Still works P5 Previous: Been nearly 4 years & I wanted a floating note. Found I used hover note on my Note 2 back in the day. Installed now on my Pixel 2 XL. Works perfectly*. Easy to save the file locally or share with other apps ie save to Google Drive, add to Dropbox 👍🏼 (*Settings automatic numbering/bullets does not work but still 5 stars from me since I just use this for that rare instance I need a floating note.)

★★★★★ This is a very useful app. I used to have a hard time taking notes between apps in my phone even tho I can split the screen. This is way more convenient since I can change the window more freely and minimize.

★★☆☆☆ PLEASE UPDATE! I've used this app for years, I love it, it has served me well and is an Old Faithful: I've used other similar, but it is always hover note that I revert to, nothing quite functions for me in the same useful way. (plus it is like old slippers). I just indulged in a new tablet, installed hover note and am gutted to find a message saying, 'this is built for an older version of android.' I notice there are other reviews stating the appreciable utility of this app, so please UPDATE!

★★☆☆☆ Deleted everything in my note when I tried to cope and paste from the note to something. The copy and pasting is atrocious, and it's unacceptable.

★★☆☆☆ Beyond annoying that the toolbar disappears when you long click. If you l long click on a word or link to select it for copying/pasting, the program highlights the text, but then the toolbar at the top just disappears (which contains the copy/paste, etc. buttons you intended on using).

★★☆☆☆ Nice concept but hated the saving option. Every time I need manually save a txt file. Just give us the option to save the notes in the app! I don't care about creating a txt file to save a quick jot down!!

Technologies used by hovernote

4 permissions · 2 libraries

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Trust & Safety: Hovernote relies on android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW to float over other apps and storage permissions to read/write .txt files. These permissions align with its core floating-notes functionality. The app shows no additional sensitive permissions beyond overlay and storage, and it is offered as a free app.

Frequently asked questions about hovernote

Is hovernote free?

Yes. hovernote is free on Google Play.

Is hovernote still available?

No. hovernote was removed from Google Play. We last saw it there Feb 17, 2024.

Does hovernote contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list hovernote as containing ads.

What Android version does hovernote require?

hovernote runs on Android 2.3 and higher.

How large is hovernote?

hovernote is 4.91 MB.

Is hovernote suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of hovernote as suitable for everyone.

How many times has hovernote been installed?

Google Play lists 50,000+ installs for hovernote.

How do people rate hovernote?

hovernote scores 4.49 out of 5 stars, from 1,164 ratings on Google Play.

Who made hovernote?

hovernote was developed by Vivian Lim. It is listed in the productivity category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to hovernote?

People looking at hovernote also look at these productivity apps: Notepad - simple notes, Inkpad Notepad & To do list, Notes - Notepad, Jot: Floating Notes & Notepad, Notepad.

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