LocalNotes vs SecNotes
LocalNotes
github.comSecNotes
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| Figure | LocalNotes | SecNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Secure Notes Apps | 8.4 (#7) | 8.0 (#15) |
| Encryption | The repository says notes are encrypted with AES-256 and also with Triple DES using a SHA-256 hash based on the device ID. | The site says notes are stored using AES128 encryption. |
| Purpose | LocalNotes stores notes locally and lets users edit, delete, and search them. | SecNotes is an Android note-taking app for personal data, with notepads, spreadsheets, and checklists. |
| Support | The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the support email. | The site directs users to its support forum and bug-report link. |
Plans
In their own words
SecNotes
SecNotes is a free Android note-taking app for personal data, with browser access for synced notes. It supports formatted text notes, image and video attachments, reminders, text-to-speech, themes and custom fonts, alongside spreadsheet and checklist formats. Notes can be arranged in folders and subfolders and protected with a password, PIN or pattern lock; the maker says they are stored using AES128 encryption. Spreadsheets include formulas, cell and row or column formatting, scrolling, sharing and XLS export. Checklists support sorting, reminders, item changes, duplicate checking and automatic completion when all items are checked. Backups are listed for Cloud and Dropbox, with SD-card backup and restore described in the app listing. Cloud-backed notes can be viewed and edited in a browser, and shared notes can be edited by up to 10 people. Imports include text and CSV files; exports include TXT, HTML, XLS, XLSX and PDF. Premium features include browser editing, shared notes, cloud backup, password recovery, printing, PDF and XLSX export, and ad removal.