SideNotes Mobile vs MindCache
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.
MindCache
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MindCache is the fastest way to dump an idea before it vanishes. Open the app. Type. Done. No sign-up, no cloud sync, no loading spinner — just your thoughts, stored privately on your device. CAPTURE WITHOUT FRICTION MindCache is built around one idea: getting the thought out of your head and into the app in under three seconds. The input is always front and centre, ready to go. STAY ORGANISED Tag ideas by category — Mindset, Work, Creative, and more. Filter your cache in one tap whenever you need to find something. BUILD A DAILY HABIT Streak tracking keeps you coming back. Set a daily reminder at a time that suits you, and MindCache will give you a gentle nudge — once, and only once. BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE Six handpicked colour themes, light and dark. Everything lives on your device. No account. No ads in the free tier. No data leaves your phone. MINDCACHE PRO — ONE-TIME, FOREVER Unlock the full experience with a single purchase: • All six colour themes • Advanced statistics • Unlimited custom categories • Markdown export • Restore across devices • Early access to new features • Priority support No subscription. Pay once, own it forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MindCache at Free against SideNotes Mobile's $9.99. MindCache also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). SideNotes Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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
MindCache is free to download; SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99 up front. MindCache sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SideNotes Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SideNotes Mobile | MindCache |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apptorium | AHMAD IRFAN BIN HARMAN |
In-app purchases
SideNotes Mobile
No in-app purchases
MindCache
- MindCache Pro$4.99









