Sec Notes- Secure Notepad

Simple, secure & feature rich notes app with notes, spreadsheets and checklists.

godideas · com.skipser.secnotes

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v12.12 5.8 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v12.12 (79)
Updated: Sep 20, 2026 (18 days ago)
APK size: 5.8 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Productivity (app)
Listed since: Mar 18, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 20 (2 sensitive)
Website: sec-notes.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Sec Notes- Secure Notepad is an app by godideas in the Productivity category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 20 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 12.11. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v12.12

Bug fixes Fix crash in "hide protected" mode Fix dropbox auth expiring frequently Fix keyboard hiding content Inform when dropbox token expires. Fix automatic premium backup sync when app is not closed. Upgrade to latest google apis. Prevent crash when setting alarms due to permissions.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Sec Note is a password protected free note taking application for android. It helps keep all your personal data secure and safe on your android phone. You can create simple notes, spreadsheets(Excel type) and checklists. It is the only app in play store offering multiple security options like password protection, pattern lock and pin lock. Please visit http://www.secnotes.com for support. What makes Sec Notes the best - - Security - Notes can't be read even if a thief is able to root your phone. - Password, Pattern lock and Pin lock to choose from. - View notes from browser anywhere. - Protect and Un-Protected notes individually. - Home screen shortcuts for individual notes. - Folders to organize notes. - Automatic cloud backup option to premium cloud and Dropbox. - All nots are stored encrypted using NSA and Military grade AES128 encryption algorithm. - Three types of notes can be created - Notepads, Excel type spreadsheets and checklists. - Undo/Redo buttons in notepad and spreadsheet. - Formatting options available in all notes. - Spreadsheet supports formulas. - Import notes from files. Text notes as well as csv files are supported. - Export notes to SD card as text, html or .xls(excel) files. - Automatic locking after idle periods. - Reminders. - Text to speech. - Random password generator. - Share your notes. - Backup/restore notes to SD card securely. - Custom fonts.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v12.11.

v12.12 LATEST Sep 20, 2026 5.8 MB TRUSTED v12.11 Jul 27, 2026 5.8 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 20, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Skipser” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 20, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 20, 2026
Signed byCN=Arun, OU=Skipser, O=Skipser, L=Bangalore, ST=Karnataka, C=IN
Signing certificate (SHA-1)D9:F6:F1:F4:D9:0E:9B:64:F8:71:F7:6E:6A:05:80:08:22:06:C3:79
File MD5f5e4c00b75dfe0be724c8011a79dce54
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (20)

Sec Notes- Secure Notepad requests 20 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.skipser.secnotes.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Remove home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch