# Side Notes vs Supernotes

The clearest difference is rating: Supernotes at 4.8 against Side Notes's 3.9. Supernotes also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 57%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Side Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Supernotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Side Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Supernotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supernotes has 122 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Side Notes's written reviews are positive against 91% of Supernotes's.

Side Notes ships an update every 2 months, Supernotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Notes | Supernotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-notes-pros-and-cons-list/id1555821224/reviews) | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-notes-and-journal/id1567815218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Straw Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120982866) | [Supernotes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567815220) |

## What reviewers say

### Side Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-notes-pros-and-cons-list/id1555821224)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Supernotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-notes-and-journal/id1567815218)

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a fast, lightweight note-taking app. Create visually rich notecards with Markdown and LaTeX support, enhanced by AI writing assistance. Build interconnected knowledge networks and share them seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Shareable Markdown notecards, AI writing assistance, Bi-directional card linking, 2D/3D graph visualization, Spaced repetition flashcards, Real-time collaboration, Offline support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supernotes Unlimited (1 Month) | $11.00 | per month |
| Supernotes Unlimited (Promo) | $69.00 | per year |
| Supernotes Unlimited (1 Year) | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and UI
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🧠 Powerful organization system
- 💡 Unique card-based concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Learning curve for some
- ⚠️ Limited initial note space
- 🎛️ Lacks advanced features for some users
- 📱 No iOS widgets
- 🔄 Cumbersome tagging for some

**Reported bugs**

- Blank white screen on app/web browser
- App doesn't work on iOS 15.4.1

**Requested features**

- iOS widgets for home and lock screens
- Alert for note space limit and prompt to edit/continue as journal entry
- Better image and video viewing
- Control center button
- Split screen functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Notes free?

Side Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Supernotes free?

Supernotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Side Notes or Supernotes?

Supernotes is rated higher. Side Notes averages 3.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Supernotes averages 4.8 from 122 ratings.

### Do Side Notes or Supernotes have ads?

Neither Side Notes nor Supernotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Side Notes or Supernotes?

Side Notes ships an update every 2 months, and Supernotes monthly. Most recently, Side Notes was updated on October 11, 2026 and Supernotes on October 14, 2026.

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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.*