Draft Notes - Notepad app icon

Draft Notes - Notepad

Simple, powerful note-taking with folders, checklists, and encryption

Xanh · com.xanh.draftnotes

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.8.0.57 2.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v1.8.0.57 (57)
Updated
Sep 23, 2026 (16 days ago)
APK size
2.7 MB
Requires
Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Productivity (app)
Listed since
Apr 17, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
8 (2 sensitive)
Website
xanh.co.uk
Developer contact
[email protected]

About this APK

Draft Notes - Notepad is an app by Xanh in the Productivity category, listed since at least April 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.8.0.51, the APK shrank from 6.8 MB to 2.7 MB. It asks for 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.8.0.56.

What's new in v1.8.0.57

New: Back up and restore your notes! • Create a password-protected, encrypted backup of all your notes and folders — including photos and voice memos • Restore your notes on this device or a new one • Add the backup to your existing notes, or replace everything • Review conflicts and choose which version to keep, note by note • Your data is automatically protected if an import gets interrupted Also: improved app stability and a smaller download size.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

📝 Your Personal Note-Taking Companion Draft Notes is a fast, elegant note-taking app designed for people who value simplicity and organization. Whether you're jotting down quick ideas, managing projects with folders, or securing private thoughts with encryption, Draft Notes has everything you need - without the clutter. 🆕 NEW: Folder Organization - Finally organize your notes into custom folders! Create work notes, personal journals, shopping lists, and more - each in its own dedicated space. ✨ KEY FEATURES 📁 ORGANIZE WITH FOLDERS (NEW!) • Create unlimited custom folders • Move notes between folders with a tap • Quick folder selector for instant filtering • See note counts for each folder • Drag-and-drop to reorder inside folders 📋 FLEXIBLE NOTE TYPES • Simple Notes - Fast text notes • Extended Notes - Rich formatting with bold, italic, colors • Checklists - Interactive to-do lists • Image Notes - Add photos to your notes 🎨 BEAUTIFUL CUSTOMIZATION • 9 vibrant colors • Rich text formatting • Text colors and highlighting • Bullet and numbered lists 🔒 HIGH-GRADE SECURITY • PIN Lock - Protect your app with 4-digit PIN • Biometric Authentication - Fingerprint and face recognition • Note Encryption - Password-protect individual notes • Auto-lock timeout (1-60 minutes) • Privacy-first - All data stored locally on your device 🔍 POWERFUL SEARCH • Lightning-fast search across all notes • Search by keywords in titles and content ⚡ SMART FEATURES • Drag-and-drop note reordering • Pull-to-refresh • Auto-save drafts • Share notes with other apps 💡 PERFECT FOR • Students - Class notes organized by subject • Professionals - Project management and meeting notes • Writers - Story ideas and character notes • Everyone - Shopping lists, journals, recipes, reminders 🌟 WHY CHOOSE DRAFTNOTES? ✅ 100% Free - No subscriptions, no ads ✅ Privacy-Focused - Data stays on your device ✅ Lightweight - Fast performance ✅ No Account Required - Start immediately ✅ Offline-First - Works without internet 🌍 Multi-language support: English, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Hindi, Bengali 📱 How It Works: 1. Open the app - No login required! 2. Tap the + button - Choose your note type 3. Start typing - Auto-saves as you write 4. Organize with folders - Create and move notes 5. Customize colors - Make notes stand out 6. Lock it down - Enable PIN protection That's it! Simple, fast, and powerful. 🔐 Privacy Policy: All notes stored locally. No cloud sync, no data collection, no analytics. Your data is 100% yours.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.8.0.51.

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 23, 2026.
  • Certificate issued to “Tomasz Czubak” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
  • Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Sep 23, 2026
  • Validated against Google Play Sep 23, 2026
  • Signed byCN=Tomasz Czubak
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)E3:AF:88:80:F1:45:C8:37:96:2A:C6:40:9E:17:FA:2B:D4:B8:1E:B8
  • File MD5dd6179b23b21f36c5e7f0d8692686623
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (8)

Draft Notes - Notepad requests 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Draft Notes - Notepad APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Draft Notes - Notepad APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is dd6179b23b21f36c5e7f0d8692686623.

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