neutriNote CE
neutriNote CE is a free, open-source notes app for Android. A hub of written thoughts in fast searchable plain text. It has 474 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
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About neutriNote CE
neutriNote in a nutshell: all-in-one preservation of written thoughts, be those text, math (LaTeX), rich markdown, drawings, etc., in fully searchable plain text (universal UTF-8). * Uncluttered UI: Fine-tuned user interface elements to reduce app switching. Accessible search filters for precise navigation to your note contents with minimum taps. * Customization: Your workflow can be further automated by Tasker, Barcode Scanner, ColorDict, and other add-ons, or by connecting neutriNote's repository to web-based services. Options available to deep configure your note taking process. * Backup: Multiple ways to backup your notes.
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds neutriNote CE from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
No anti-features flagged on the latest F-Droid build.
Screenshots
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Is neutriNote CE free and open source?
Yes. neutriNote CE's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid, which builds it from source, flags no anti-features such as ads or tracking on its latest build.
How do I install neutriNote CE?
You can install neutriNote CE from F-Droid (package com.appmindlab.nano) and from Google Play; the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v4.6.9).
Is neutriNote CE still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 23, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Sep 12, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.