Android & Windows Desktop · Free Download

Where your best
ideas come alive.

A distraction-free writing workspace with a visual sticky board, biometric privacy, and seamless app linking — crafted for the way you actually think.

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Android & Windows
What's inside

Write faster. Think
more clearly.

Every feature in NOVE is designed around one idea — getting out of your way so your best thinking can happen.

Android & Windows
A distraction-free editor that keeps up with you
Markdown shortcuts, bold/italic, image embedding, inline code, and hashtag-based tagging — all in a clean layout. Hit Cmd/Ctrl+K for the command palette to search notes or jump to any view instantly.
Cmd+K Palette PDF Export Image Embed #Hashtag Tags Live Word Count
Android & Windows
A visual board for thinking out loud
Pin colourful sticky notes to a brainstorming canvas. On desktop, pop them out as floating windows or minimize to a dot while you write.
Android Only
Your private notes stay private
Fingerprint or face unlock protects your notes at the OS level. No PIN, no password — just your biometrics.
🔒Touch to Unlock
Android Only
Launch any app from your sticky board
Attach a deep link to any sticky note — tap it to open Spotify, Maps, YouTube, or any installed app instantly.
YouTube
Spotify
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Google Maps
Android & Windows
Build a writing habit worth keeping
NOVE tracks your consecutive writing days and celebrates each milestone. One note a day is all it takes.
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14
Day Streak
Keep going
Best: 31 days
Android Only
Internet connection required
The Android app connects to the internet for syncing, loading media, and delivering reminders. A stable connection is recommended for the best experience.
ℹ️ Note: NOVE for Android requires an active internet connection. Windows desktop works fully offline.
Android & Windows
Find any note in under a second
Filter by category, star favourites, archive old notes, and search by keyword or #hashtag.
Work Ideas Personal Urgent
Android & Windows
Nothing is ever permanently lost
Archive notes you don't need daily. Deleted something by mistake? Recover it instantly from Trash before it's gone for good.
Android Only
Never forget a note that matters
Set a timed reminder on any note. NOVE will notify you exactly when you need it — no separate calendar app required.
See It in Action

Every detail, considered.

The writing experience you actually want

A three-panel layout — sidebar, note list, editor — that keeps your library at arm's reach while giving you a clean canvas to write on.

Command PaletteCmd/Ctrl+K — search notes and jump to any view instantly
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Inline Hashtag TagsTag a note from within the editor; it appears in your sidebar immediately
One-Click PublishExport a beautifully formatted PDF with a single button press
Live Word CountWords, characters, and estimated read time — always visible at the bottom
NOVE desktop editor

Your visual brainstorm arena

A full-screen canvas of colourful sticky notes for ideas that don't fit neatly into a text document — great for planning, mapping, and creative sprints.

Floating WindowsPop any sticky out so it stays on top while you write in the editor
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Minimize to DotCollapse a sticky to a small dot; double-click to expand it again
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Instant AddNew stickies appear from the bottom bar without interrupting your view
4 Colour FamiliesGreen, yellow, pink, and beige — organise by colour at a glance
NOVE desktop sticky board
Ship v2 by Friday
Check with design team first
Deep Work Playlist
Spotify → lofi focus
Review PRs
Before standup
Client call @ 3pm
Prep the Q4 brief
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Read ch. 4 tonight
The Phoenix Project

Your pocket writing companion

A warm, personalised home screen showing your note count, writing streak, and category filters — everything you need to start writing in one tap.

Smart GreetingGood morning, afternoon, or evening — NOVE adapts to when you write
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Notes & Streak at a GlanceYour running note count and daily streak sit front and centre
Category Filter BarSwitch between All, Work, Ideas, and Personal with a single tap
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Requires Internet ConnectionAndroid app needs an active connection for syncing, media, and reminders
NOVE Android home

Sticky notes, supercharged

A colourful 2×2 grid for quick capture on mobile — with app linking built in, so each sticky can open any app on your phone directly.

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App Linking (Android Only)Attach a deep link to any sticky — tap it to open any installed app
4 Sticky ColoursYellow, pink, green, blue — choose before you add; change any time
Drag to RearrangeHold and drag any sticky to reorganise your board freely
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Bottom Quick-Add BarColour picker, title field, and Add button always visible for instant capture
NOVE Android sticky board
Getting started

Writing with NOVE takes
under a minute to set up.

1

Download

Grab the APK for Android or the Windows installer from this page. No store, no account needed.

2

Write Your First Note

Tap "+ New Note" and start writing. Everything saves instantly. Android requires an internet connection.

3

Organise as You Go

Tag with #hashtags, pick a category, star what matters, and drop quick ideas on the Sticky Board.

4

Export & Share

Hit PUBLISH to generate a polished PDF. Share notes as text or screenshot a formatted view anywhere.

What's Coming

The best version of NOVE
is still being built.

NOVE is actively developed. Here's a look at what's in the pipeline — community feedback shapes what ships next.

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Cross-Platform Sync — Android ↔ Windows

Coming Soon

Write a note on your phone, open it instantly on your desktop — and vice versa. Real-time, seamless, and always in sync. This is the most-requested feature and it's actively being built.

Live two-way sync Android + Windows No manual export
Coming Soon
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Cloud Backup
Your notes, safely backed up to the cloud. Always opt-in — your data never leaves your device unless you choose.
Coming Soon
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Desktop ↔ Mobile Handoff
Pick up exactly where you left off — cursor position, scroll state, and open note. Seamlessly, between any device.
Planned
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iOS & macOS
NOVE for Apple devices. Android and Windows first — iOS and macOS are next on the roadmap.
Planned
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Collaborative Notes
Share a note with someone and work on it together in real time. Great for teams, writing partners, and joint projects.
Planned
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Custom Themes
Full control over your workspace colours and typography. Choose from curated presets or build your own palette.
Planned
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Writing Analytics
Detailed stats on your writing habits — words written per day, session length, streak history, and peak writing times.
Download

Get NOVE — it's completely free.

Distributed directly through this website. No app store, no subscription, no catch.

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Android

NOVE for Android

The full NOVE experience on your phone — sticky board with app linking, biometric lock, writing streaks, reminders, and PDF export.

Requires an active internet connection
Installing the APK: After downloading, go to Settings → Security → enable "Install from Unknown Sources." Open the file and tap Install. Takes about 60 seconds.
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Windows Desktop

NOVE for Windows

Your full writing workspace — three-panel layout, command palette, rich editor, sticky board with floating windows, and one-click PDF publishing. Works fully offline.

Windows: your notes are stored locally and never leave your device. Android requires internet for sync and features.

Common Questions

Answered honestly.

Is NOVE really free — no catch?+
Yes. Every feature — rich editor, sticky board, biometric lock, app linking, streak tracker, reminders, PDF export — is included at no cost. No subscription tier, no feature lock, no advertising. It's free because we believe good tools should be accessible.
Does the Android app require internet?+
Yes — the Android version of NOVE requires an active internet connection to function properly. This enables features like sync (coming soon), media loading, and reminders. The Windows desktop app, however, works fully offline with all notes stored locally on your machine.
Why isn't it on the Play Store?+
NOVE is distributed directly from this website as an APK file. This removes platform fees, approval delays, and algorithm dependency — meaning faster updates and a genuinely free app with no store commission built into the pricing. It's the same way many trusted tools are distributed.
Is it safe to install an APK from a website?+
Yes, when it comes from the developer's own website. NOVE is built with Flutter — Google's trusted cross-platform framework — and is distributed exclusively from this page. You will need to enable "Install from Unknown Sources" in Android settings once, which is standard procedure for direct APK installs.
When is cross-platform sync coming?+
Sync between Android and Windows is our most-requested feature and is actively being developed. It will allow notes created on your phone to appear instantly on your desktop (and vice versa) in real time. When it arrives, sync will be opt-in — you'll never be forced to use cloud storage. No firm release date yet, but it's our top priority for the next major update.
Where is my data stored on Windows?+
On Windows, all notes are stored locally on your device. NOVE requires no internet connection on desktop and syncs nothing to any server. Cloud sync is planned as an optional future feature — it will always be opt-in, never mandatory.
What is App Linking in Sticky Notes?+
App Linking is an Android-exclusive feature. Tap the link icon on any sticky note to attach a deep link to an installed app — Spotify, YouTube, Google Maps, or anything else. The next time you tap that sticky, it opens the linked app directly. It turns your sticky board into a shortcut launcher for your workflow.
Which features are Android-only vs Windows-only?+
Android-exclusive: Biometric lock, App Linking in sticky notes, and note reminders. Windows-exclusive: Floating companion windows for stickies, the minimize-to-dot feature, and fully offline operation. Everything else — rich editor, sticky board, categories, streak tracker, archive, trash, and PDF export — is available on both platforms.

Your notes deserve
to look this good.

Download NOVE and start writing in under a minute — no account, no subscription, nothing in the way.

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