Standard Notes

Standard Notes

End-to-end encrypted notes

3.7K ratings
592 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2017
  • September 30, 2026

Features

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Securely capture and sync your thoughts across all devices with end-to-end encryption. This app offers a simple, lasting place for all your notes, from personal thoughts to sensitive information, with robust privacy features.

✓End-to-end encryption
✓Cross-device syncing
✓Offline access
✓Passcode and biometric lock
✓Tagging system
✓Open-source code
✓Optional productivity editors and themes
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What's New in Standard Notes

3.202.7

September 30, 2026

- Fixes upgrade prompt string - Sanitizes filename on file share - Fixes blank screen when tagging untagged current note - Fixes scroll position shift on Super checkbox toggle

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User reviews

Awesome secure note app!

Soon I am going to get a phone that works with GrapheneOS and I’m totally using this amazing app.

An sich OK

Die App ist von der Idee her super. Besonders die Suche und die Formatierung ist Grotten schlecht.

I liked StandardNotes

Did everything I needed it to do, but support seems to have gone downhill since Proton bought them up. Can’t get them to respond to an account issue that is making templates read-only.

Rock Solid Privacy

I’ve been using Standard Notes for a while now, mainly for quick capture and longer-form notes I don’t want floating around unencrypted. The end-to-end encryption is the headline feature and it genuinely delivers. For day-to-day notes it’s fast and frictionless with apps for all ecosystems. Self hosting is the other big drawer. Being able to run your own server and own your data is rare in a world of where digitally sovereignty is being ebbed away.

My only gripe is that it sits out of the Proton ecosystem.

Judged on its own merits, Standard Notes is one of the most Trustworthy note-taking apps available.
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Die beste und sicherste Notizapp

Open source, Ende-zu-Ende-verschlüsselt und on-device-verschlüsselt sowie auditiert. Dazu noch einfach zu bedienen, in offenen Formaten auf Langlebigkeit ausgerichtet und mit Proton einen starken Eigentümer. Besser geht es nicht.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Notes disappearing or getting deleted unexpectedly

Bug

Sync issues between devices

Bug

Keyboard and UI bugs on mobile

Bug

Compatibility problems with older iOS versions

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for images and attachments

Feature

Implement a more robust search function

Feature

Introduce a dark mode option

Feature

Allow for better note organization (folders, nested tags)

Feature

Add undo/redo functionality

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FAQ

What does Standard Notes do?

Standard Notes is a private and secure notes app that uses end-to-end encryption to protect your information. It allows you to write and sync notes across all your devices, ensuring that only you can read your content.

What are the key features of Standard Notes?

Key features include end-to-end encryption, seamless syncing across all devices, offline access, passcode and biometric lock protection, and a tagging system for organization. The app is also open-source, allowing for community audits of its security.

Is Standard Notes free to use?

The core functionality of Standard Notes is free, offering unlimited notes and devices, offline access, and basic security features. Optional paid subscriptions provide access to advanced features like productivity editors, themes, and daily backups.

What devices is Standard Notes compatible with?

Standard Notes is available on a wide range of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web browsers. It is designed for seamless syncing across all these devices.

What are common use cases for Standard Notes?

Users commonly use Standard Notes for personal notes, tasks and todos, storing passwords and keys, writing code, keeping a private journal, logging meeting notes, and as a cross-platform scratchpad for various information like recipes or fitness logs.