Comparison

Side Notes vs Quick Reminder 3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Side Notes

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
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Think Better with Side-by-Side Notes Side Notes revolutionizes how you organize your thoughts by letting you view multiple notes simultaneously. Perfect for making decisions, comparing options, and structuring complex ideas. WHY SIDE NOTES? Traditional note apps force you to think linearly, one note at a time. But real thinking isn't linear-it's multidimensional. Side Notes embraces this by giving you three powerful layouts: - Dual Layout - Two notes side by side Perfect for: Pros vs Cons, Before vs After, Option A vs Option B - Four Layout - Four notes in a 2x2 grid Perfect for: SWOT Analysis, Eisenhower Matrix (Urgent/Important), Comparison tables - Single Layout - One full note Perfect for: Meeting notes, Journaling, Quick captures REAL-WORLD USE CASES - Career Decisions - Compare job offers with pros, cons, and decision notes side by side - Vacation Planning - Evaluate destinations with budget, highlights, and itineraries - Project Management - Use Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks - Business Strategy - Conduct SWOT analysis with all four quadrants visible - Home Projects - Plan renovations with before/after comparisons and budgets - Product Research - Compare features, prices, and reviews across options - Learning - Study with questions on one side, answers on the other - Budget Planning - Track planned vs actual spending KEY FEATURES Simple & Intuitive Clean, minimalist design that gets out of your way. Focus on thinking, not on learning complex features. Beautiful Themes Choose from 5 carefully crafted themes: Classic, Ocean, Sunset, Forest, and Midnight. Fast & Lightweight Instant launch, smooth performance. No bloat, no lag. Privacy First Your notes stay on your device. No cloud sync means no data collection, no tracking, no privacy concerns. Works Offline Full functionality without internet. Your thoughts are always accessible. No Subscription One-time purchase. No recurring fees, no feature paywalls. Rich Text Editing Format your notes with bold, italic, lists, and more. Smart Search Find any note or board instantly with powerful search. Easy Export Share your boards as PDF or plain text whenever you need. Multilingual Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Hindi. PERFECT FOR - Students analyzing study materials - Professionals making business decisions - Entrepreneurs conducting market research - Project managers prioritizing tasks - Anyone who thinks visually - People who compare options before deciding THE SIDE NOTES DIFFERENCE While other apps focus on endless features and complexity, Side Notes does one thing exceptionally well: helping you think clearly by organizing information spatially. It's the difference between reading a list and seeing a comparison. GET STARTED IN SECONDS 1. Create a new board 2. Choose your layout (Dual, Four, or Single) 3. Start writing 4. Switch between notes with a tap 5. See your thoughts organized clearly No tutorials needed. No learning curve. Just open and start thinking better. WHAT USERS SAY "Finally, an app that matches how I actually think!" "Perfect for my daily pros/cons lists" "The SWOT analysis layout is brilliant" "So simple, yet so powerful" TRY IT TODAY Transform how you make decisions, compare options, and organize complex thoughts. Download Side Notes and experience the power of multidimensional thinking.

About

Quick Reminder 3

Effortlessly create and manage reminders using natural language input. The app supports quick dictation and offers shortcuts for faster task entry. Seamlessly integrate with your device's existing reminder system.

Highlights
  • Natural language input for reminders
  • Quick dictation support
  • Lock Screen widget access
  • Priority setting with '!'
  • iOS Save+ button
  • Syncs with native Reminders app
Features
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Quick Reminder 3 is the fastest way to create, and manage your Reminders! Launch the app and instantly start typing or dictating. Use natural language: try "in 2 hours", "10am", "19:30", "tomorrow morning", "Tuesday", etc. Pro tips: - Quickly open from the Lock Screen widget for even faster flow! - Add priority by typing ! (low), !! (medium) or !!! (high) - Type faster: Try "in 2h" instead "in 2 hours", or "tmrw 8a" instead "tomorrow 8am". - Use the Save+ button on iOS to save and immidiately start typing another task. - Quick Reminder 3 uses the same database as the Reminders app so you can jump back and forth between the apps.

Screenshots

Side Notes4 screens
Quick Reminder 33 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quick Reminder 3 at 5.0 against Side Notes's 3.9. Quick Reminder 3 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Side Notes's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick Reminder 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side Notes has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Notes ships an update every 2 months, Quick Reminder 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Side Notes versus Quick Reminder 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide NotesQuick Reminder 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStraw TechnologiesAviel Gross

Customer experience

Side Notes

All ratings22 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

Quick Reminder 3

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Side Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Quick Reminder 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Side Notes free?
Side Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick Reminder 3 free?
Quick Reminder 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Side Notes or Quick Reminder 3?
Quick Reminder 3 is rated higher. Side Notes averages 3.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Quick Reminder 3 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Side Notes or Quick Reminder 3 have ads?
Neither Side Notes nor Quick Reminder 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side Notes or Quick Reminder 3?
Side Notes ships an update every 2 months, and Quick Reminder 3 weekly. Most recently, Side Notes was updated on August 14, 2026 and Quick Reminder 3 on June 5, 2026.

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