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The NotallyX Insider’s Guide

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ToolGPAOctober 2026

NotallyX

The Insider’s Guide

Minimal open-source Android app for notes and task lists

Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among note-taking apps, read from NotallyX’s own pages.

Made by Crustack · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com

2.8GPA

Contents

  1. 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
  2. 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
  3. 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
  4. 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
  5. 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
  6. 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
  7. 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

ToolGPA put this guide together from NotallyX’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on NotallyX’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.

Part 01 · Overview

Welcome

What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first

2.8

GPA, above 72 of the 147 other note-taking apps we grade

NotallyX is a free, open-source note-taking app for Android, built as an extended version of the Notally app. It covers rich text notes and task lists with subtasks, along with reminders, file attachments, audio notes, labels, colors and home-screen widgets. Notes are stored only on the device and the app has no sync of its own, though backups can be written automatically to a folder you choose.

To get you started, here are 8 things to know about NotallyX, taken from its own pages and our grades.

Nothing to set up or sign into: open it and write.
From our grade for ease of use
  1. 1

    Best for simple notes and checklists on Android, no account

    NotallyX is a free Android notes app along the lines of Google Keep, without the Google account: notes, checklists with subtasks, reminders, labels and widgets, with no ads.

  2. 2

    It is free

    NotallyX has no paid plan at all. The whole app is free and open source under GPL 3.0. The FAQ says there are no in-app purchases, subscriptions or advertisements.

  3. 3

    It runs on Android

    Android.

  4. 4

    Rich text notes

    Text notes support bold, italic, monospace and strikethrough formatting, clickable links for web addresses, phone numbers and email addresses, and undo and redo.

  5. 5

    Task lists with subtasks

    List notes have checkboxes and subtasks. Checked items are sorted to the bottom automatically, which can be switched off in the settings.

  6. 6

    Reminders

    A note can carry a reminder for a chosen date and time, optionally repeating at a set interval, and raises a notification when it comes due.

  7. 7

    A 2.8 GPA, above 72 of 147

    That is against the other note-taking apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.

  8. 8

    Keep it

    NotallyX is free, so making your own would save you nothing.

NotallyX at a glance

Pricing
Free
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
None stated
Runs on
Android
Made by
Crustack
Category
Note-Taking Apps
Our grade
2.8 GPA, good

The report card

Best for simple notes and checklists on Android, no account

NotallyX is a free Android notes app along the lines of Google Keep, without the Google account: notes, checklists with subtasks, reminders, labels and widgets, with no ads. But it's Android only with no sync, uninstalling deletes your notes unless you've backed up, and its own README says the app was pulled from Google Play for a time after users reported losing notes. Turn on automatic backups on day one.

ToolGPA report cardNotallyXGraded Oct 10, 2026
SubjectGradeComment
Value for moneyAFree and open source under GPL 3.0, in a category whose middle plan is $6 a month. The FAQ says there are no in-app purchases, subscriptions or advertisements, and donations are optional.
Free plan and trialAThe whole app is free, from GitHub or the IzzyOnDroid repository, with no paid tier and no account to create, so there's nothing to run out of.
FeaturesCRich text notes, task lists with subtasks, repeating reminders, pictures, PDFs and audio notes, labels, colors, widgets and an app lock. The listing names two gaps: no sync of any kind, and a README saying the developer pulled the app from Google Play for a time after several users reported losing notes.
Ease of useBNothing to set up or sign into: open it and write. No store rating is on record to go by. The homework is backups, because uninstalling deletes your notes unless you've made one.
Platforms and integrationsDAndroid and only Android, on 5.0 and above. No iPhone, desktop or web version, and no integrations listed. The nearest thing to sync is pointing the backup folder at cloud or WebDAV storage another app mounts.
Grade point averageGood, out of 4.02.8

An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.

Who NotallyX is for

  • Fits if you want a plain notes app on Android with no ads and no sign-up
  • Works for people moving out of Google Keep, Evernote or Quillpad, which it imports from

Who it is not for

  • Skip it if you want the same notes on a laptop or iPhone, as it's Android only with no sync
  • Not for you if you won't keep backups, because uninstalling the app deletes its notes
  • Watch out: the README says several users reported losing notes, and it urges daily automatic backups
  • Too light for syncing, as the docs only suggest pointing the backup folder at cloud storage another app mounts

Good to know

Good for

  • Android users who want a simple notes app with no ads or account
  • Checklists with subtasks and reminders
  • People moving notes over from Google Keep, Evernote or Quillpad

Worth knowing

  • Android only, for devices running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and above.
  • The README says the developer temporarily removed the app from Google Play after several users reported losing notes, and urges daily automatic backups.
  • There is no built-in sync. The docs suggest pointing the backup folder at cloud or WebDAV storage mounted by a third-party app.
  • Uninstalling the app deletes its notes unless a backup has been made first.

Part 02 · Pricing

What it costs

Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved

Free

No paid plan at all

NotallyX is free to use.

The FAQ says there are no in-app purchases, subscriptions or advertisements, and donations are optional.
From our grade for value for money

  • NotallyX

    $0

    The full app, downloadable from the GitHub releases page or the IzzyOnDroid repository. Donations to the developer are optional.

The free plan

The whole app is free and open source under GPL 3.0. The FAQ says there are no in-app purchases, subscriptions or advertisements.

Read from crustack.github.io on Oct 9, 2026.

Part 03 · Features

What it does

Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it

1

Place it runs: Android

Minimal open-source Android app for notes and task lists. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, local-first, notes, tasks.

Rich text notes, task lists with subtasks, repeating reminders, pictures, PDFs and audio notes, labels, colors, widgets and an app lock.
From our grade for features
Rich text notes
Text notes support bold, italic, monospace and strikethrough formatting, clickable links for web addresses, phone numbers and email addresses, and undo and redo.
Task lists with subtasks
List notes have checkboxes and subtasks. Checked items are sorted to the bottom automatically, which can be switched off in the settings.
Reminders
A note can carry a reminder for a chosen date and time, optionally repeating at a set interval, and raises a notification when it comes due.
Attachments and audio notes
Pictures, PDFs and other files can be added to a note, and quick audio recordings can be made inside the app.
Labels, colors and pinning
Notes can be labeled, colored and pinned to the top, sorted by title, creation date or last modified date, and shown as a list or a grid.
App lock and automatic backups
The app can be locked with the device's biometric or PIN. Backups go to a chosen folder on exit from a note or periodically, and can be password-protected.

Where it runs

  • Android

What it works with

Its own pages name no integrations.

NotallyX is made by Crustack.

Part 04 · Standing

Where it stands

Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own

72/147

Other note-taking apps it is graded above

NotallyX's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 72 of the 147 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 34.

It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 100 of 147) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).

NotallyX has no paid plan.

On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 148 note-taking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. NotallyX’s own letter is outlined.

  • AValue for moneyAbove 62 of 147
  • AFree plan and trialAbove 100 of 147
  • CFeaturesAbove 2 of 147
  • BEase of useAbove 47 of 147
  • DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 147

Price against what you get

Each dot is one of 103 note-taking apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. NotallyX is the marked dot.

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessNotallyXGoodnotesSimplenoteApple NotesNotionObsidian

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

Keep it, or make your own?

Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.

Keep it

NotallyX is free, so making your own would save you nothing.

What you could make

  • Notes and tasks: an app builder makes these well.

What you could not

  • A real app for Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
  • Hooks into the device itself: widgets.

What this rests on. NotallyX’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.

Part 05 · Alternatives

The alternatives

The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side

Quillpad, Fossify Notes, Google Keep, ColorNote and WeNote

The 5 tools NotallyX is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.

Part 06 · Questions

Quick answers

The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two

11

Questions, each answered in a line or two

The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.

Is NotallyX free?

Yes. NotallyX is free to use.

How much does NotallyX cost?

NotallyX lists one plan. NotallyX: $0.

What platforms does NotallyX work on?

NotallyX is available on Android.

Does NotallyX have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. NotallyX is listed for Android.

Does NotallyX have a Windows app?

No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. NotallyX is listed for Android.

Is NotallyX open source?

Yes. NotallyX is open source, according to its own site.

Who makes NotallyX?

NotallyX is made by Crustack.

What are the alternatives to NotallyX?

The closest alternatives to NotallyX in our directory are Quillpad, Fossify Notes, Google Keep, ColorNote and WeNote.

How does NotallyX compare with other note-taking apps?

NotallyX's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 72 of the 147 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 34.

Is NotallyX good value for money?

ToolGPA grades NotallyX A for value for money. NotallyX has no paid plan.

Could I make my own version of NotallyX?

NotallyX is free, so making your own would save you nothing. What you could not make: A real app for Android.

Where this guide comes from

The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from NotallyX’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from NotallyX's own pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-07-04.

Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Crustack. Prices change, so check crustack.github.io before you buy.

Part 07 · About

About ToolGPA

Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

3,189

Tools graded, in 94 categories

ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.

Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.

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