# FSNotes vs SideNotes Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: FSNotes at 4.7 against SideNotes Mobile's 4.2. FSNotes also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). SideNotes Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 66%). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

FSNotes costs $4.99 and SideNotes Mobile $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FSNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of FSNotes's written reviews are positive against 88% of SideNotes Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FSNotes ships an update fortnightly, SideNotes Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FSNotes | SideNotes Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsnotes/id1346501102/reviews)** | [4.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidenotes-mobile/id1607089308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **88.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #176 | **#156** |
| Size | 27 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Hlushchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277179283) | [Apptorium](https://appshunter.io/developer/551772156) |

## What reviewers say

### FSNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsnotes/id1346501102)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

A fast, modern notes manager for macOS and iOS that uses plain text Markdown files. It's designed for speed and keyboard shortcuts, allowing for seamless iCloud syncing and support for images, code blocks, and math.

**Highlights:** Plain text Markdown notes, Fast launch and operation, Keyboard shortcuts, iCloud syncing, Markdown preview, Image and code block support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SideNotes Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidenotes-mobile/id1607089308)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture thoughts and to-dos on the go with this mobile note-taking app. It offers iCloud sync, Markdown formatting, and customizable themes for a personalized experience. Easily access notes from other applications.

**Highlights:** iCloud Synchronization, Markdown Formatting, Task Management, Customizable Themes, Note and Folder URLs, Note Colors

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FSNotes free?

FSNotes costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SideNotes Mobile free?

SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FSNotes or SideNotes Mobile?

FSNotes is rated higher. FSNotes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while SideNotes Mobile averages 4.2 from 28 ratings.

### Do FSNotes or SideNotes Mobile have ads?

Neither FSNotes nor SideNotes Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FSNotes or SideNotes Mobile?

FSNotes ships an update fortnightly, and SideNotes Mobile monthly. Most recently, FSNotes was updated on September 22, 2026 and SideNotes Mobile on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FSNotes or SideNotes Mobile?

FSNotes currently peaks at #176 in the App Store charts, and SideNotes Mobile at #156. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*