SideNotes Mobile vs Blink20
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.
Blink20
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Blink20 is your on-device eye health assistant. Built around the doctor-recommended 20-20-20 rule — every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds — Blink20 gently reminds you to give your eyes the breaks they need during long screen sessions. Just start the timer and keep working. When it's time for a break, Blink20 sends you a friendly reminder and guides you through a short, relaxing pause with calming sounds. No account, no sign-up, no data leaving your device — everything runs privately, right on your phone. Key Features: 1- Automatic 20-20-20 break reminders 2- Gentle notifications when it's time to rest your eyes 3- 100% on-device — private, free, and no account needed 4- Calming sounds to help you relax during breaks 5- Customizable timer to match your work rhythm 6- Beautiful dark mode for comfortable evening use 7- Track your progress with daily stats — breaks taken, eye-rest time, and streaks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Blink20 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
Blink20 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 | Blink20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apptorium | Uritect |
In-app purchases
SideNotes Mobile
No in-app purchases
Blink20
No in-app purchases
