Sec Notes is a free Android app for creating password-protected text notes, spreadsheets, and checklists. It secures all data locally using AES128 encryption stored in a database rather than plain files, and offers password, pattern, and PIN lock options. The app auto-locks itself when not in use and supports automatic backup of notes to Google Drive, Dropbox, or an SD card.
What it's for
Create password-protected notesCreate spreadsheets with formula supportCreate checklistsStore personal finance data securelyAuto-backup notes to Google Drive, Dropbox, or SD cardRetrieve notes after phone reset via backup
Features 24
- Add reminders
- AES128 encryption of stored notes
- Archive and recycle bin for notes
- Attach images and videos to notes
- Auto-backup to Dropbox
- Auto-backup to Google Drive
- Auto-lock after inactivity
- Automatic marking of checklist as completed when all items checked
- Backup/restore to SD card
- Checklist with drag & sort ordering
- Customizable background themes and fonts
- Database storage instead of files for security
- Insert/delete rows and columns with automatic formula range correction
- Notepad with ruled/un-ruled text
- Password protection
- Pattern lock
- PIN lock
- Random password generator
- Save notes as .txt file on SD card
- Save spreadsheet as .xls file on SD card
- Share notes
- Spreadsheet with formula support and entry helper
- Text-to-speech reading of notes
- Undo/Redo edits
At a glance
free tier
TypeMobile app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsAndroid
CompanySkipser
Integrations
Google DriveDropbox
Pricing
App is described as free; no paid tiers mentioned.
FreeFree
Described as a 'free note taking application for android'.
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