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CipherNotes

Notes. Encrypted. Local. Nothing more.
Cipher is a privacy-first notes app with AES-256-GCM encryption.
All data stays on your device. Zero cloud, zero telemetry.

Features:

- Text notes & checklists
- Per-note password encryption
- Offline-only
- Open source (MIT)
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 2.3.0 (19) suggested Added on Sep 21, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • dev.cipher.notes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 16 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 2.2.1 (18) - Added on Sep 16, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • use biometric hardware
      Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
    • use fingerprint hardware
      Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
    • dev.cipher.notes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 16 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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