Sidebar | Fast Notes vs TypeFlow
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
TypeFlow
This app provides real-time English to Spanish translation directly within your keyboard. It allows for seamless communication without switching apps, preserving meaning and emotion for natural conversations. All processing is done on-device for speed and privacy.
- Real-time translation as you type
- On-device processing for privacy
- Works in any app
- Natural translation for conversations
- No internet required
- One-time purchase
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Have Spanish-speaking friends? Start with what you want to say. TypeFlow helps you write messages in Spanish right from your keyboard. Type in English and see Spanish suggestions as you go. Learn from the messages you actually want to send. Make plans, share your day, or thank a friend. See how everyday words and phrases are expressed in Spanish while you write. Keep the conversation going. Use the TypeFlow keyboard in supported apps to write your message without switching to a separate translation app. Write a word or a sentence. Get Spanish suggestions as you type in English, or use full-sentence translation to help express a longer thought. Choose the suggestion you want to insert into your message. On-device translation. TypeFlow processes translations on your device, helping you write in Spanish even when you are offline. Try TypeFlow and explore the available in-app purchases to unlock more features. Local AI is available through a separate subscription. Created by an independent developer to make everyday conversations across languages easier. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://etwang1991.github.io/typeflow/PRIVACY.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sidebar | Fast Notes at 5.0 against TypeFlow's 4.3. Sidebar | Fast Notes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). TypeFlow's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. TypeFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Sidebar | Fast Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sidebar | Fast Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Sidebar | Fast Notes ships an update every 2 months, TypeFlow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sidebar | Fast Notes | TypeFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chris Woods | 弈天 汪 |
Customer experience
Sidebar | Fast Notes
TypeFlow
In-app purchases
Sidebar | Fast Notes
No in-app purchases
TypeFlow
- Local AI Translation$0.991 Month
- Lifetime Unlock – Spanish$9.99
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