# SideNotes Mobile vs Bare

The clearest difference is price: Bare at $3.00 against SideNotes Mobile's $9.99. Bare also leads on device support (4 vs 2). SideNotes Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99 and Bare $3.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SideNotes Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SideNotes Mobile has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SideNotes Mobile | Bare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$3.00** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidenotes-mobile/id1607089308/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare/id6825378510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | #184 |
| Size | 10 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apptorium](https://appshunter.io/developer/551772156) | [Sindre Sorhus](https://appshunter.io/developer/328077650) |

## What reviewers say

### SideNotes Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidenotes-mobile/id1607089308)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare/id6825378510)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you create and manage grocery lists with automatic categorization by store section. It offers quick item addition, easy checking off, and sharing capabilities. The focus is on a simple, efficient shopping experience without extra features.

**Highlights:** Automatic store section sorting, Quick item addition and check-off, Share lists with family, Widget support for checking off items, Suggestions as you type, Multiple lists, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SideNotes Mobile free?

SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bare free?

Bare costs $3.00, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SideNotes Mobile or Bare?

SideNotes Mobile is rated higher. SideNotes Mobile averages 4.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Bare averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SideNotes Mobile or Bare have ads?

Neither SideNotes Mobile nor Bare shows ads.

### Which is more popular, SideNotes Mobile or Bare?

SideNotes Mobile currently peaks at #100 in the App Store charts, and Bare at #184. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*