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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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