Simple Notes Sync
Offline notes & checklists, self-hosted sync. Under 5 MB, no ads, no tracking.
- Developer
- inventory69
- License
- AGPL-3.0-only
- Package
dev.dettmer.simplenotes- Category
- Note
- Latest version
- 2.21.0 · Oct 27, 2026
- Minimum Android
- Android 7.0
Screenshots
Description
Simple Notes Sync is a calm, private home for your notes and checklists. Everything lives on your device. When you want it everywhere, it syncs to your own server - no account, no cloud, no tracking. Ever.
It stays out of your way: the whole app is under 5 MB, starts instantly, and works fully offline.
ORGANIZE
• Text notes and checklists with tap-to-check and drag & drop
• Colored folders to sort everything your way
• Pin important notes to the top
• Grid or list view, 1-5 columns
• Sort by title, date, or type
YOUR SERVER, YOUR RULES
• Sync with any WebDAV server (Nextcloud, ownCloud, and more)
• Use it across phone, tablet, and desktop
• Decide when it syncs: on save, on open, on Wi-Fi, periodically, or on boot
• Wi-Fi-only sync, VPN support, parallel transfers, self-signed SSL
• Live sync progress, smart conflict resolution, server-deletion detection
COMING FROM ANOTHER APP?
• Import your Google Keep archive (notes, checklists, labels)
• Import and export Markdown for Obsidian, VS Code, Typora
• Encrypted local backup & restore
SHARE & EXPORT
• Share notes as text or PDF
• Export to your calendar
BEAUTIFUL & LIGHT
• Modern Material 3 interface built with Jetpack Compose
• 7 color schemes including AMOLED black and Dynamic Color
• Home-screen widgets: quick note and interactive checklist
• Battery-friendly background sync
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No account, no ads, no tracking libraries
• Your data never touches our servers - because we don't have any
• Open source (AGPL-3.0) and under 5 MB, on a modern, well-tested Kotlin codebase
Source code: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync
It stays out of your way: the whole app is under 5 MB, starts instantly, and works fully offline.
ORGANIZE
• Text notes and checklists with tap-to-check and drag & drop
• Colored folders to sort everything your way
• Pin important notes to the top
• Grid or list view, 1-5 columns
• Sort by title, date, or type
YOUR SERVER, YOUR RULES
• Sync with any WebDAV server (Nextcloud, ownCloud, and more)
• Use it across phone, tablet, and desktop
• Decide when it syncs: on save, on open, on Wi-Fi, periodically, or on boot
• Wi-Fi-only sync, VPN support, parallel transfers, self-signed SSL
• Live sync progress, smart conflict resolution, server-deletion detection
COMING FROM ANOTHER APP?
• Import your Google Keep archive (notes, checklists, labels)
• Import and export Markdown for Obsidian, VS Code, Typora
• Encrypted local backup & restore
SHARE & EXPORT
• Share notes as text or PDF
• Export to your calendar
BEAUTIFUL & LIGHT
• Modern Material 3 interface built with Jetpack Compose
• 7 color schemes including AMOLED black and Dynamic Color
• Home-screen widgets: quick note and interactive checklist
• Battery-friendly background sync
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• No account, no ads, no tracking libraries
• Your data never touches our servers - because we don't have any
• Open source (AGPL-3.0) and under 5 MB, on a modern, well-tested Kotlin codebase
Source code: https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync
All versions
| Version | Released | Minimum Android | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.21.0 | Oct 27, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.3 MB |
| 2.20.1 | Oct 15, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.3 MB |
| 2.20.0 | Oct 14, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.3 MB |
| 2.19.0 | Oct 2, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.3 MB |
| 2.18.1 | Sep 22, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.5 MB |
| 2.18.0 | Sep 21, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.5 MB |
| 2.17.0 | Sep 14, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.4 MB |
| 2.16.1 | Sep 12, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.4 MB |
| 2.16.0 | Sep 11, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.4 MB |
| 2.15.0 | Sep 7, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.4 MB |
| 2.14.0 | Aug 11, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.3 MB |
| 2.13.1 | Jul 28, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.3 MB |
| 2.12.1 | Jul 19, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.3 MB |
| 2.12.0 | Jul 18, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.3 MB |
| 2.11.0 | Jul 10, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.1 MB |
| 2.10.0 | Jul 4, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.1 MB |
| 2.9.0 | Jun 24, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5 MB |
| 2.8.0 | Jun 20, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.9 MB |
| 2.7.2 | Jun 9, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.8 MB |
| 2.7.1 | Jun 3, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.7 MB |
| 2.7.0 | Jun 2, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.7 MB |
| 2.6.0 | May 27, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.7 MB |
| 2.5.2 | May 24, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.7 MB |
| 2.5.1 | May 18, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.7 MB |
| 2.4.0 | May 10, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.2 MB |
| 2.3.0 | Apr 19, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.1 MB |
| 2.2.0 | Apr 2, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5 MB |
| 2.1.0 | Mar 27, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5 MB |
| 2.0.0 | Mar 21, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.9 MB |
| 1.12.0 | Mar 15, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.1 MB |
| 1.11.0 | Mar 11, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.1 MB |
| 1.10.0 | Mar 2, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5 MB |
| 1.9.0 | Feb 26, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.9 MB |
| 1.8.2 | Feb 18, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.9 MB |
| 1.8.1 | Feb 13, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 5.2 MB |
| 1.8.0 | Feb 11, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 4.8 MB |
| 1.7.2 | Feb 5, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 3.9 MB |
| 1.7.1 | Feb 3, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 3.9 MB |
| 1.7.0 | Jan 28, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 3.9 MB |
| 1.6.2 | Jan 25, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 3.8 MB |
| 1.6.1 | Jan 23, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 3.8 MB |
| 1.5.0 | Jan 17, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 3.8 MB |
| 1.4.1 | Jan 16, 2026 | Android 7.0 | 2.4 MB |
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v2.21.0
· Oct 24, 2026
simple-notes-sync-v2.21.0-fdroid.apk
5.3 MB simple-notes-sync-v2.21.0-standard.apk
5.3 MB v2.20.2
· Oct 22, 2026
simple-notes-sync-v2.20.2-fdroid.apk
5.3 MB simple-notes-sync-v2.20.2-standard.apk
5.3 MB v2.20.1
· Oct 12, 2026
simple-notes-sync-v2.20.1-fdroid.apk
5.3 MB simple-notes-sync-v2.20.1-standard.apk
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