Frequently Asked Questions

No! You can start using CollabNotes immediately in Guest Mode without any sign-up. Your notes will be saved locally on your device. You can sign in later with Google if you want to enable cloud sync.

Sign in with your Google account, then open any note and tap the options menu. Toggle "Enable Sync" for that specific note. You can choose which notes to sync and which to keep local-only.

Yes! CollabNotes is completely free to download and use with all features included. There are no premium tiers or hidden costs.

Absolutely! CollabNotes is built with an offline-first architecture. All your notes are stored locally on your device, so you can create, edit, and view notes without any internet connection.

CollabNotes includes a rich text editor with formatting options like bold, italic, underline, lists, code blocks, and more. Simply select text and use the formatting toolbar that appears.

Yes! You can assign one of 13 colors to each note and add unlimited tags. Use the note options menu to set colors and manage tags for better organization.

Pinned notes stay at the top of your notes list for quick access. Favorites are marked with a heart icon and can be filtered separately. You can use both features together!

Open a note, tap the share icon, and enter the email addresses of people you want to collaborate with. They'll need to have CollabNotes installed and be signed in to access shared notes.

Yes, collaborators have full edit access to shared notes. Changes sync in real-time, and you can see who made what changes. You can remove collaborators at any time.

In shared notes, you and your collaborators can add comments to discuss the content. Comments appear in a separate section and update in real-time.

Yes! All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption. Cloud-synced notes are stored in Firebase with industry-standard security. Local notes never leave your device unless you enable sync.

Absolutely! By default, notes are local-only. You choose which notes to sync to the cloud. Local-only notes remain on your device and are never transmitted anywhere.

No! We do not track your usage, collect analytics, or sell your data to anyone. Your privacy is our top priority.

Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account. This will permanently delete your account and all cloud-synced data. Local notes will remain on your device until you uninstall the app.

Currently, CollabNotes is available for Android devices running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. iOS, web, and desktop versions are planned for future releases.

The app itself is about 57.5 MB. Your notes are stored locally and take minimal space—typically a few KB per note depending on content length.

If you've enabled cloud sync and signed in with Google, your synced notes are safe and can be accessed from any device. Local-only notes will be lost unless you have a device backup.

Export functionality is planned for a future update. Currently, you can copy note content manually or share notes with collaborators.

First, check your internet connection. Ensure you're signed in and that sync is enabled for the specific note. If issues persist, try signing out and back in, or contact support.

Try clearing the app cache in your device settings. If you have many notes, consider archiving old ones. Ensure you're running the latest version of the app.

Make sure you have Google Play Services installed and updated. Check your internet connection. If the problem persists, try clearing the app data and reinstalling.