CipherNotes is a privacy-focused notes application for encrypted text and checklists, using AES-256-GCM per-note encryption. It is part of the CipherApps collection of privacy-first, open-source mobile apps that operate fully offline with no network permissions. The app is built natively with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose, and is listed as 'Live' (available) on the CipherApps site.
What it's for
Storing encrypted personal notesManaging encrypted checklists
Features 11
- 100% open source, MIT licensed
- AES-256-GCM per-note encryption
- Complete offline-only operation
- Encrypted checklists
- Encrypted text notes
- Fast and responsive interface
- FOSS dependencies only, no tracking libraries
- Jetpack Compose UI, no web views
- Native Kotlin implementation
- No INTERNET permission (network blocked at OS level)
- On-device data storage only
At a glance
open source
TypeMobile app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsAndroid
No company, integrations, or compliance data published yet.
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