# Backtalk (open-source notes app)

> Backtalk is a free, open-source notes app for Android. Message yourself to stay organized. It has 101 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license, and you can install it from F-Droid.

Backtalk is a private, self-chat notes app built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. It provides a familiar chat interface to talk to yourself—reply, reflect, and organize your thoughts—with a strong focus on privacy and simplicity.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/kys0ff/Backtalk |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Jetpack Compose |
| GitHub stars | 101 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/off.kys.backtalk/ (package off.kys.backtalk) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | not linked |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Notes & to-do |
| Latest release | v0.4.1 (Jul 25, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 17, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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