# SideNotes Mobile vs Notebook

The clearest difference is price: Notebook at Free against SideNotes Mobile's $9.99. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (523 vs 28) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). SideNotes Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Notebook is free to download; SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99 up front. Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. SideNotes Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for SideNotes Mobile against 4.3 for Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 523 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of SideNotes Mobile's written reviews are positive against 71% of Notebook's.

SideNotes Mobile ships an update monthly, Notebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SideNotes Mobile | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidenotes-mobile/id1607089308/reviews) | **[4.3 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **523** |
| Positive reviews | **88.4% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 10 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apptorium](https://appshunter.io/developer/551772156) | [Solitude Colors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614422096) |

## What reviewers say

### SideNotes Mobile

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742)

Organize your thoughts, plans, and ideas with a versatile notebook and list-making application. Create unlimited notes, manage tasks with checklists, and customize your workspace. Sync across devices for seamless access to your organized information.

**Highlights:** Unlimited notes and lists, Folders and organization tools, Rich text editing, Checklists and to-do lists, Cloud sync and backup, Quick search and tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Great organization system
- 🚀 Simple and quick
- 🤩 Excellent AI-powered features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads disrupting usage
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🤯 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost user data
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Copying and pasting not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve delete/edit options
- Provide subscription-free version
- Enhance calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SideNotes Mobile free?

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

### Is Notebook free?

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

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

Notebook is rated higher. SideNotes Mobile averages 4.2 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.3 from 523 ratings.

### Do SideNotes Mobile or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; SideNotes Mobile does not.

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

SideNotes Mobile ships an update monthly, and Notebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, SideNotes Mobile was updated on September 25, 2026 and Notebook on September 21, 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.*