SideNotes Mobile vs SpatialAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SideNotes Mobile
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.
- iCloud Synchronization
- Markdown Formatting
- Task Management
- Customizable Themes
- Note and Folder URLs
- Note Colors
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SideNotes Mobile is a fast notes app for iPhone and iPad. Capture notes, tasks, links, and snippets in seconds, then access them across devices with iCloud sync. Version 1.2 brings a major upgrade: - A new editor with hidden Markdown markup - the same as in SideNotes for macOS - Refreshed iOS 26-style interface (Liquid Glass look) - Note folding - Note & Folder pinning - Simple drag-and-drop reordering - New contextual menu - New formatting options - Add Note action for the iPhone Action Button - New translations: Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Spanish - UI polish, bug fixes, and quality improvements Core features: - iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Themes and note colors for personalization - Tasks and checklists for daily work - Folder organization and quick search - Note and folder URLs for fast access from other apps - Text settings for comfortable writing and reading - One-time purchase (paid per major version). No subscription. Note: SideNotes Mobile is a companion app to SideNotes for macOS. SideNotes for macOS is sold separately.
SpatialAR
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SpatialAR is an innovative Spatial Computing App that enables the visualisation of georeferenced virtual content overlaid on top of the real world using iPhone and augmented reality. The system uses all of the most advanced sensor technology in the device, combined with artificial intelligence and the latest generation of geo-referencing services to enable precise and accurate spatial positioning. Thanks to a very powerful GIS backend, you can create and edit project files and view them in the field in augmented reality via the mobile app that you can download for free from the store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SpatialAR at Free against SideNotes Mobile's $9.99. SpatialAR also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). SideNotes Mobile's advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
SpatialAR is free to download; SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SideNotes Mobile ships an update monthly, SpatialAR every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SideNotes Mobile | SpatialAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #148 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apptorium | Esimple |
In-app purchases
SideNotes Mobile
No in-app purchases
SpatialAR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SideNotes Mobile free?
Is SpatialAR free?
Do SideNotes Mobile or SpatialAR have ads?
Which is updated more often, SideNotes Mobile or SpatialAR?
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