1. Home
  2. 📊 Productivity
  3. Side Notes
Side Notes: Pros & Cons List

Side Notes: Pros & Cons List

Decision Matrix, SWOT Analysis

22 ratings
7 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 27, 2021
  • October 2, 2026

Features

Developer

Straw Technologies
✨Promote your app ✨
Side Notes: Pros & Cons List screenshot #1 for iPhone
Side Notes: Pros & Cons List screenshot #2 for iPhone
Side Notes: Pros & Cons List screenshot #3 for iPhone
Side Notes: Pros & Cons List screenshot #4 for iPhone
Side Notes: Pros & Cons List screenshot #5 for iPhone
Side Notes: Pros & Cons List screenshot #6 for iPhone
Side Notes: Pros & Cons List screenshot #7 for iPhone
iphone
ipad
⭐7
Reviews↘︎
🔄6+ apps
Alternatives↘︎
❓8 answered
FAQ↘︎
📦~ in 1 month
Updates frequency↘︎
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

This app helps you organize thoughts by viewing multiple notes simultaneously. It offers layouts for comparing options, conducting analyses, or structuring complex ideas. Focus on your thinking with a clean, intuitive interface and privacy-focused design.

✓Side-by-side note viewing
✓Multiple layout options (Dual, Four, Single)
✓Visual comparison of ideas
✓SWOT analysis and Eisenhower Matrix support
✓Rich text editing
✓Offline functionality
✓Export notes as PDF or text
Show original description

What's New in Side Notes

3.1.0

October 2, 2026

New in 3.1 • Side Notes Plus, an optional upgrade: advanced templates (weighted decision matrix, OKR, weekly review, 5 whys). • Your own templates: save any board as a template. • Lock a board with Face ID or Touch ID. • All accent colours: Brick, Forest and Ocean. • Markdown export to Notion, Obsidian or any editor. • Every template now comes with a guide: when to use it, a filled-in example and a tip. • Try Plus free for 1 week with the yearly plan. Everything you already use stays free. • The iPad and Mac sidebar is now translated into your language. • Stability improvements. Thanks for using Side Notes! A quick rating on the App Store helps a lot.

More

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Genius

This is a great app for thinking externally.
9.leo9.leo

Add notes?

I like this app, but not able to make more than one note.
russ81hruss81h

Response from developer

Hi russ81h 👋 Thanks so much for your message! Good news, the big new update is now live, and it fixes the issues you saw (blank settings, missing “new note” button) and brings a bunch of new features on top of that. Everything should be back to normal once you update. Thanks again for your patience and for sticking with us through the transition 🙏 If anything still looks off after updating, just let me know!

Colour

If it was more colourful then it would be best.
RohitpagarRohitpagar

Needs fixing

This looks great and I love that you can change between 4 split or columns, but currently the app / interface is broken.

The settings show an empty screen and there's no button to create new notes. All you get is a blank everything.

Will edit this review once it's fixed :(
NayelianneNayelianne

Response from developer

Hi Nayelianne 👋 Thanks so much for your message! Good news, the big new update is now live, and it fixes the issues you saw (blank settings, missing “new note” button) and brings a bunch of new features on top of that. Everything should be back to normal once you update. Thanks again for your patience and for sticking with us through the transition 🙏 If anything still looks off after updating, just let me know!

Clean Interface

Easy to use
TheDean-EST. 2024TheDean-EST. 2024

Response from developer

Hi TheDean-EST 👋 Thanks so much for your message! Good news, a big new update is now live and brings a bunch of new features. If anything still looks off after updating, just let me know!

See 2 more reviews

Developer apps

5 p.m
5 p.m

It's time somewhere!

🌟 Lifestyle

(2)

Free
Lucky Wheel - Decision Maker
Lucky Wheel - Decision Maker

Make Decisions Fun & Easy

🎮 Games

(1.9K)

Free
In-App Purchases
Dys Keyboard
Dys Keyboard

Makes typing less frustrating

📊 Productivity
$1.99
QRCard - Share by Scan
QRCard - Share by Scan

Share your contact by QRCode

📊 Productivity

(2)

Free
Sutom - Word Game & Puzzles
Sutom - Word Game & Puzzles

Crosswords, Sudoku & Wordle

🎮 Games

(104)

Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads
See developer apps

FAQ

What is Side Notes?

Side Notes is a productivity app designed to help you organize your thoughts by viewing multiple notes side-by-side. It offers different layouts to facilitate comparison, analysis, and structured thinking.

Does Side Notes have ads?

No, Side Notes is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a distraction-free environment for users to focus on their thinking and organization.

How much does Side Notes cost?

Side Notes is free to download and use. There are no recurring fees or feature paywalls, offering a one-time purchase model for full access.

Can I use Side Notes offline?

Yes, Side Notes works fully offline. Your notes are stored locally on your device, ensuring they are always accessible without an internet connection.

What devices is Side Notes available on?

Side Notes is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing you to organize your thoughts across multiple Apple devices.

How often is Side Notes updated?

The latest version of Side Notes is 2.5.2, last updated on November 28, 2025. Updates typically focus on performance improvements and new features.

Can I export my notes from Side Notes?

Yes, you can easily export your boards from Side Notes as either a PDF document or plain text file, making it simple to share or back up your organized thoughts.

What is the user sentiment for Side Notes?

Side Notes has a rating of 3.7 stars from 19 ratings. This suggests a generally positive user experience, with room for improvement based on user feedback.