SideNotes Mobile vs HabitHalo
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.
HabitHalo
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HabitHalo is your new visual habit companion. Build positive habits and break the bad ones in a way that feels less like a chore and more like a game. Drag your habits freely around the screen, hear satisfying feedback when you tap, and watch your screen evolve as you grow. Whether you're aiming to sleep better, drink more water, or cut back on scrolling, HabitHalo helps you stay consistent through visual interaction and light gamification. Tap to log habits with instant visual and audio feedback Drag and rearrange habits anywhere on the screen Customize icons and colors Track habit progress over time Designed to be calm, fun, and distraction-free No pressure. Just progress. Start building your habit halo today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HabitHalo at Free against SideNotes Mobile's $9.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
HabitHalo is free to download; SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SideNotes Mobile | HabitHalo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apptorium | Jaccob humphries |
In-app purchases
SideNotes Mobile
No in-app purchases
HabitHalo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SideNotes Mobile free?
Is HabitHalo free?
Do SideNotes Mobile or HabitHalo have ads?
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