SideNotes
by SideNotes
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SideNotes for macOS 1.x | One-time payment; free updates within version 1.x; future major upgrades cost extra. · macOS 13+ · SideNotes Mobile sold separately | $19.99, paid once |
| SideNotes Mobile | One-time payment; sold separately from the macOS version. · iOS 17 or iPadOS 17+ · iPhone and iPad app | $9.99, paid once |
As apptorium.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from SideNotes's own pages
- Audience
- The maker describes SideNotes as a tool for keeping quick notes, tasks, links, and snippets close at hand while working in other apps. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Backups
- The macOS app automatically backs up notes locally and can store backups in iCloud. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Content and formatting
- The app supports Markdown, pictures, tasks, file and folder shortcuts, color-code previews, and note export as images. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Desktop access
- The macOS app stays on top of other apps and can be opened by shortcut, the Open Bar, or moving the pointer to the screen edge in Hot Side mode. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2016 · apptorium.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · apptorium.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists Apple Shortcuts, an AppleScript API, and integrations or extensions for Alfred, Hookmark, PopClip, Dropzone, and Raycast. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile limitation
- SideNotes Mobile does not include file shortcuts or backups. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Note sharing
- Yes · apptorium.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Organization
- Notes can be grouped into folders, colored, reordered, pinned, and folded. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- macOS,iOS,iPadOS · apptorium.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says SideNotes does not collect personal data or analytics and cannot access notes stored locally or in the user's private iCloud account. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SideNotes keeps notes, tasks, links, and snippets accessible from the edge of the screen without switching apps. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users with questions or requests for a longer trial to its contact page. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Notes can sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad through iCloud. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The product page offers a free trial and says users can contact the maker for a longer trial after it expires. · apptorium.com, 12 Oct 2026
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