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LocalNotes - Local & Encrypted

A local open-source notes app with AES256 encryption and no sync dependency.

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Hosdo score88Editor's strongest pick
Install band100+Google Play public install band
CategorySecurityNotes, Encryption, Open source, Offline
Last verified2026-05-04Google Play listing and permissions review

Why this app deserves visibility

Hosdo reviewer note

This one feels like a careful small utility, not a growth experiment. The local encrypted notes story is easy to understand, and the recent crypto library update is the kind of maintenance signal I look for before trusting a security app.

Highlights

  • AES256 encryption
  • Local-first storage
  • Open-source positioning
  • Small scope

Ideal for

  • Local private notes
  • Open-source minded users
  • Sensitive snippets

Not for

  • Shared notebooks
  • Cross-device sync
  • Media-heavy notes

Privacy

  • Local data
  • Encrypted notes
  • No cloud account

Supported languages

English

Release notes

  • Cryptographic libraries updated
  • Security maintenance improvements

Public user reviews

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