SideNotes Mobile vs Taskbl
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.
Taskbl
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A simple task manager that works. - Add/modify/delete tasks - Add reminders for them - Complete and archive them when done.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Taskbl at $2.99 against SideNotes Mobile's $9.99. Taskbl also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). SideNotes Mobile's advantage is chart position (#127 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99 and Taskbl $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SideNotes Mobile ships an update monthly, Taskbl every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SideNotes Mobile | Taskbl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #127 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apptorium | Shtrak BG Ltd. |
In-app purchases
SideNotes Mobile
No in-app purchases
Taskbl
No in-app purchases
