Write it down, find it later.
A fast, private notebook for lists, drafts, meeting notes and the odd thought at 2 a.m. Plain text at heart, with just enough formatting.
Free to try. No card required.
How it works
- 1Create your first note in one tap.
- 2Add a tag or two so it is easy to find.
- 3Turn on sync to have notes on every device.
- 4Type a word and the note appears.
Frequently asked questions
What about exporting?
Export any note or the whole notebook as plain text, Markdown or PDF at any time. Your words stay yours.
Are my notes private?
Yes. Notes are encrypted on your device before they are synced, and only you hold the key. We cannot read them.
Can I use it on several devices?
Your notebook follows you across phone, tablet and desktop. Changes appear everywhere within seconds.
About Papertrail
A notes app should be as quick as a paper notebook and as searchable as a database. Everything else is optional. We keep the editor plain and fast, store notes as text you could open anywhere, and encrypt them before they ever leave your device. Tags and pins replace folder trees, search does the organising, and export is always one tap away because your writing should never be locked into a format.
What you get
Write instantly
Capture from the lock screen, a share sheet or a quick widget. Your thought is saved before you finish the sentence.
Find any line
Full-text search across all your notes, including text inside attached images and PDFs, with results as you type.
End-to-end encrypted
Notes are encrypted on your device before syncing. Nobody, including us, can read what you write.
Everywhere you are
Changes sync across devices within seconds, and conflicts are merged line by line so nothing gets lost.