Comparison

SideNotes Mobile vs HabitHalo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • iCloud Synchronization
  • Markdown Formatting
  • Task Management
  • Customizable Themes
  • Note and Folder URLs
  • Note Colors
Features
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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.

About

HabitHalo

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SideNotes Mobile4 screens
HabitHalo3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SideNotes Mobile versus HabitHalo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideNotes MobileHabitHalo
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApptoriumJaccob humphries

In-app purchases

None

SideNotes Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

HabitHalo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SideNotes Mobile free?
SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HabitHalo free?
HabitHalo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SideNotes Mobile or HabitHalo have ads?
Neither SideNotes Mobile nor HabitHalo shows ads.

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