Sidebar | Fast Notes vs Hide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sidebar | Fast Notes
Quickly capture thoughts and ideas without the need for organization. Entries are timestamped logs that can be tagged as to-dos or personal wins/losses. Syncs across devices with custom themes and a stealth mode.
- Instant note capture
- Timestamped entries
- To-do list integration
- Personal scoreboard
- Cross-device sync
- Custom themes
- Stealth mode
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Open. Type. Done. Sidebar opens with the keyboard ready, so you can catch an idea in seconds and get back to what you were doing. No folders, no file names, no formatting. Just get it down before it's gone. EVERY ENTRY IS A LOG Notes are quick, timestamped logs, not documents. Add a tag when one needs to do more: - Todo: adds it to your task list - Win or Loss: counts toward your scoreboard - Love: marks the ideas worth coming back to KEEP SCORE Track wins and losses for anything: running, flossing, screen time. Your scoreboard shows what's on track and what needs attention. MAKE IT YOURS Choose any color for your theme. AND A FEW EXTRAS - Widget: pin an idea to your home screen - Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Stealth Mode: keep sensitive notes private - Time Travel: revisit a random day
Hide
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Hide is a private and secure browser that protects you from cyber risks and scams – all without collecting any of your personal data. Key Features: AI Cyber & Scam Detection: Send screenshots to AI and get alerts about potential threats. Website Reputation Check: Receive a detailed report on any website before visiting. True Incognito Mode: Browse without leaving any traces. Ad & Tracker Blocker: Block all ads and third-party tracking. Cookie & Data Protection: Keep your information private. History Hiding with Biometric Security: Protect your browsing history with Touch/Face ID. Fingerprinting Prevention: Your device cannot be tracked. JavaScript-Free Browsing: Open websites safely and cleanly. Local-Only Storage: Everything stays on your device – we collect nothing. Why Hide? Private, secure, and smart browsing. All your data stays with you, not us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hide at 15.1 against Sidebar | Fast Notes's 18.6. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Sidebar | Fast Notes | Hide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chris Woods | Liraz Hadad |
In-app purchases
Sidebar | Fast Notes
No in-app purchases
Hide
No in-app purchases









