Material Notes

Material Notes is a note application developed by Maël Chiotti, packaged as a single Android APK of version 2.2 weighing in at 21.2 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

1. Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
2. File size is a light 21.2 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
3. This build is signed by "Maël Chiotti" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
4. After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
5. We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

Material Notes is a text-based note-taking application, aimed at simplicity. It embraces Material Design. It stores the notes locally and doesn't have any internet permissions, so you are the only one that can access the notes.

Take notes

• Write text notes (title and content)
• Choose between plain text, markdown, rich text or checklist notes
• Use the quick action from your home screen to quickly add a note

Organize

• Search though your notes
• Sort your notes by date or title, in ascending or descending order
• Display your notes in a list or a grid view
• Pin and archive your notes
• Recover your deleted notes from the bin

Categorize

• Categorize your notes with tags
• Distinguish your tags with their color
• Pin and hide your tags

Share & backup

• Share text from other applications to add it directly to a note
• Share your notes as text
• Export your notes as JSON, manually or automatically, and import them back
• Export your notes as Markdown

Protect

• Never worry about how your data is handled: it cannot leave your device as the application doesn't have any internet permissions
• Lock the application, a specific notes, or all notes with a specific tag
• Encrypt your JSON exports

Customize

• Choose your language
• Choose your theme (light, dark or black)
• Choose if you want your theme to be dynamic (use colors from your background)
• Choose which notes types you want enabled

Is Material Notes free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does Material Notes require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Material Notes safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Maël Chiotti. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update Material Notes?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

1. Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
2. Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
3. Open the downloaded com.maelchiotti.localmaterialnotes.apk file from your Downloads folder.
4. Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
5. Open «Material Notes» by Maël Chiotti and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
6. Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.