Plainsight - Private Notes
Minimal notes, hidden & shared
Only for iPhone
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
PlainSight: The Disguised Note Vault
Keep your most sensitive notes completely invisible to everyone else. No obvious PIN pads. No suspicious lock screens. Just total privacy, hidden in plain sight.
PlainSight looks and functions like a beautiful, minimal note-taking app on the surface—perfect for daily tasks, grocery lists, and quick thoughts. But underneath its calm interface holds a powerful secret.
By typing your own custom secret command phrase directly into a standard note field, PlainSight instantly unlocks your hidden workspaces. To an outside observer or anyone browsing your phone, your private vaults don't even exist.
HOW IT WORKS: THE SECRET KNOCK
CREATE YOUR TRIGGER
Choose absolutely any secret phrase or word like .banana, ..manage, or a custom string of text.
TYPE TO REVEAL
Type your secret phrase anywhere in the text field to instantly slide open your private workspaces.
TOTAL PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY
PlainSight doesn't broadcast that you have something to hide. There are no "Incorrect Password" errors or biometric pop-ups to raise suspicion if you hand your phone to a friend, colleague, or family member.
POWERFUL PRIVACY, MINIMALIST DESIGN
WRITE WITH CLARITY
Open instantly into a clean, distraction-free editor. No toolbars, no clutter—just a smooth, fast writing space that stays out of your way.
ORGANIZE EFFORTLESSLY
Group your sensitive data using lightweight tags and categories. Keep your personal journals, account numbers, business ideas, or travel itineraries meticulously structured.
SECURE EMAIL RECOVERY
Forget your secret word? Don't panic. You can securely reset your access via an encrypted recovery code sent to your email. Your notes remain completely local, encrypted, and yours—but you'll never be locked out.
SECURE REAL-TIME COLLABORATION
Need to share a shopping list with a partner or collaborate on a private project with a teammate? Turn any workspace into a shared space. PlainSight syncs instantly across devices in real time, giving you seamless multi-user collaboration without the bloat of heavy corporate productivity tools.
FEATURES BUILT TO STAY INVISIBLE
Fast writing tools and clean formatting
Custom tags and categories
Real-time multi-user collaboration
Archive, delete, and restore controls
Secure workspace management
Smooth, instant cloud sync
NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO SURPRISES.
PlainSight is fully free for simple, personal note-taking.
If you want advanced power—including multi-user shared workspaces, unlimited hidden spaces, and full real-time cloud sync across devices—unlock everything with a single, small, one-time upgrade. No monthly fees, ever.
Protect your thoughts with absolute discretion. Download PlainSight and secure your notes today.
Ratings & Reviews
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In this version, we have squashed minor bugs under the hood to ensure your hidden workspaces remain completely fast and secure.
The developer, Ranjan Ghimire, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Ranjan Ghimire
- Size
- 28.7 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Plainsight - Private Notes USD 5.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 PlainSight