Bardo by TypexAI

Simple, fast, and private.

Key Features

Everything you need for effortless note-taking

Multiple Relationship Graphs

Create multiple relationship graphs within projects to visualize complex connections between your notes.

Local privacy

No account required. Set an app-wide PIN and keep a dedicated private space for important notes.

17+ export formats

PDF, DOCX, HTML, JSON, TXT, MD, and more formats. Your data always stays with you.

Listen to Your Music

Play your own music library while working on notes for a personalized experience.

Tags & Highlighting

Organize notes with tags and highlight important content for better organization.

DarkDrop - QR Note Sharing

Generate QR codes for your notes to easily scan and save them on other devices.

What Users Say

Real reviews from real users

About Bardo

Bardo is an Android note-taking app that combines convenience, privacy, and functionality. It includes a graph of connections, OCR, and speech-to-text features, all seamlessly integrated. Instant Note opens a new note as soon as you sign in. The app delivers a wide range of useful capabilities and, best of all, it is free with no ads or subscriptions.

We focus on the needs of our users, not on maximizing profit.

I designed Bardo carefully and originally built it for myself (as a developer) because I was not happy with Google Keep and could not find a good alternative. So I decided to create Bardo, my first app.

You will appreciate that it offers every useful feature you might need along with a terminal, Easter eggs, multiple themes, and a thoughtful design.

I explored every app on Google Play, even the paid ones. One day in an Apple store I tried Apple Notes on an iPhone, and that is when I came up with the idea to add a search bar to the main menu.

I gathered the features that felt genuinely useful from each app and then added my own ideas. That is how Bardo was born.

I really hope you enjoy the app, but if not, please feel free to email me at typexai@proton.me (I would love to hear your feedback).

ITIB — Integrated Terminal In Bardo

There is also a terminal in Bardo. It is called ITIB, which stands for Integrated Terminal In Bardo. So far, it is not particularly important in the application, but in the future, in Bardo 1.1 Beta, it will take on a new role. But for now, it is just there. If you want to learn its commands and how to use it, visit our website.

Bardo Report

Download our latest Bardo report for November 9, 2025.

Download Bardo Report (09.11.2025)

About Us

Who we are

We are TypexAI, a one-person team that believes in simple and elegant note-taking solutions.

Philosophy

We build tools that help you think rather than distract you. Bardo is a space for your ideas, not just another app filled with notifications.

Also, the user should only pay for what the developer spends.

For example, if it is a server that the developer pays for monthly or annually. Then the user must watch advertisements or purchase subscriptions. If there is no server, as in Bardo, then everything is free and without advertisements.

Donations

We also make a point of donating funds to those in need through ShareTheMeal. We believe that not everyone is fortunate enough to be born into favourable circumstances, which is why we donate money. To date, we have donated approximately €19 and distributed 154 meals between June 29 and September 8.

We will continue to make every effort to invest funds to support those in need. If you are also interested in helping people, you may wish to consider finding a suitable service and donating if you are able to do so.

Here is our report on Donations.

Download the PDF report

We are here.

We are on X, Nikita Resetnjov, and TypexAI. We are also on Telegram. To join our Telegram channel, open Bardo, go to Settings, and select the For Fans section.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask us at typexai@proton.me

Bardo 1.2 Beta is Here!

Major Update

Quick Notes widget, Bardo Plus, Lumen AI assistant, improved formatting, and 42 new features

What's New?

Quick Notes Widget

Access your notes instantly from your home screen with the new Quick Notes widget.

Shopping Cart Improvements

Enhanced shopping cart functionality for better organization and tracking.

Bardo Plus

Premium features including 100k characters, graph view, and advanced AI capabilities.

Algorithm for Automatic Note Cleanup (BP)

Bardo Plus feature: Intelligent algorithm automatically organizes and cleans up your notes.

Graph View (BP)

Bardo Plus feature: Visualize connections between your notes in an interactive graph.

Fonts

Choose from multiple font options to personalize your note-taking experience.

Improved Formatting

Enhanced text formatting options for richer and more expressive notes.

Underline Text and Highlighter

New formatting tools: underline important text and use a highlighter for emphasis.

Gemini API Integration

Use Google's Gemini API for advanced AI-powered note analysis and generation.

New Themes

Fresh new themes including Nothing Special and more color options.

100k Characters (BP)

Bardo Plus feature: Create massive notes with up to 100,000 characters.

Improved Bottom Bar in Note Creation

Redesigned bottom toolbar with better accessibility and more intuitive controls.

Complete Redesign of Personal Space

Your private space has been completely reimagined with a modern, intuitive interface.

Improved and Simplified Animations

Smoother, more refined animations throughout the app for a polished experience.

Bug Fixes, Crash Fixes, and Optimization

Comprehensive stability improvements and performance optimizations.

Photo Insertion

Insert photos directly into your notes for richer, more visual content.

Improved Note Editing Menu

Enhanced editing interface with better organization and quick access to tools.

Support for Arabic Input

Full support for Arabic language input and right-to-left text direction.

Additional Formatting in Viewing Mode

View your formatted notes with full support for all formatting options.

Minor Fix to Connection Graph

Small improvements to the connection graph for better stability.

Import DOCX and TXT

Import documents from DOCX and TXT files directly into Bardo.

Security for Personal Space Fixed

Enhanced security measures for your Personal Space with critical fixes.

Cropping Inserted Photos

Crop and adjust photos directly within your notes for perfect sizing.

Improved Bardo Security

Overall security enhancements to protect your data and privacy.

Improved Blocks

When created, blocks are now shown in the main menu for easier access.

Improved App Protection

Enhanced app-level security and protection mechanisms.

Lumen: Chat and Make Changes in a Note

AI assistant Lumen can now chat with you and help edit notes directly.

Lumen+: Advanced AI Control (BP)

Bardo Plus feature: Control the entire app, teach Lumen facts about you, and more.

GPT-5.2 for Summaries and Lumen

Latest GPT-5.2 model powers note summaries and Lumen AI assistant.

Writing Notes Using Markdown

Full Markdown support for writing and formatting your notes.

Auto-Save Notes While Writing

Your notes are automatically saved as you type, never lose your work.

Fixed Title Display While Writing Notes

Note titles now display correctly during editing.

Added Missing Localization for Hindi

Complete Hindi language support with all missing translations added.

Fixed Note Saving Issue

Resolved issue where title and content could get mixed up during save.

Fixed Quant Encryption Issue

Critical fix for Quant encryption functionality.

New Theme: Nothing Special

A minimalist theme that focuses on simplicity and clarity.

Different Lumen+ Conversation Styles (BP)

Bardo Plus feature: Choose from multiple conversation styles for Lumen+.

Improved Image Generation Menu

Enhanced interface for AI image generation with better controls.

Different Contact Emails

Multiple contact email addresses for different types of inquiries.

Compact Bottom Bar While Writing

Streamlined bottom bar design for more writing space.

To-Do Lists in Personal Space (BP)

Bardo Plus feature: Create and manage to-do lists in your Personal Space.

Additional Sorting in Personal Space (BP)

Bardo Plus feature: More sorting options for organizing your Personal Space.

Update Now on Google Play

Released on 19 December 2025

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