Comparison

Sidebar | Fast Notes vs NanoPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant note capture
  • Timestamped entries
  • To-do list integration
  • Personal scoreboard
  • Cross-device sync
  • Custom themes
  • Stealth mode
Features
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Open. Type. Done. Sidebar opens fast, keyboard ready for your ideas. No folders, no document names, no organizing. Just get the idea down before it's gone. Entries are timestamped logs, not documents. But some logs do more. Tag an entry as a todo and it joins your lightweight task list. Tag it as a personal win or loss and it goes to your scoreboard, ranked by topic. What's inside: Cross-device sync across iOS and macOS, custom themes, and stealth mode for sensitive notes.

About

NanoPlayer

Features
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NanoPlayer is a lightweight stream URL player. It plays network stream URLs you provide — it does NOT supply, host, or distribute any channels, streams, or media content. WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP You must bring your own legally obtained stream URL (e.g. an HLS stream your organization or service has authorized you to access). Paste the URL into the app to start playing. FEATURES • TV Remote-style 1–9 preset grid — tap a number key to instantly switch to your preset stream • Channel list with alphabetical index, name search • Import streams: single URL or batch via M3U file • Favorite channels for quick access • Subtitle / CC track detection (when the stream includes embedded tracks) • Sleep timer — auto-stop after a set duration • Full-screen playback with auto-rotate to landscape • Full-screen gestures: slide right half to adjust volume, left half to adjust brightness • Auto-resume last played stream on launch • Auto-skip on stream error • Dead-link detection and cleanup for custom entries • Light / Dark / System appearance theme • Game controllers: play/pause, switch channels, and cycle presets with an MFi, Xbox, or PlayStation controller. • Quick Links (URL schemes): open a preset, play/pause, or switch channels from Safari, a Home Screen icon, or another app — e.g. `nanoplayer://play?preset=1`. • Apple Shortcuts: automate NanoPlayer — start a channel preset when you connect to your car, get home, and more. PRO (one-time purchase) Unlock all limits and advanced features: • Preset grid: 3 slots → 9 slots • Favorites: up to 5 → unlimited • Custom imports: up to 5 → unlimited IMPORTANT NOTICE NanoPlayer does not provide, host, or distribute any streaming content, channel lists, or media resources. You are solely responsible for ensuring the stream URLs you import are legally obtained and that you have the right to access them.

Screenshots

Sidebar | Fast Notes3 screens
NanoPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sidebar | Fast Notes at none against NanoPlayer's 1. NanoPlayer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NanoPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sidebar | Fast Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidebar | Fast Notes ships an update every 3 months, NanoPlayer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sidebar | Fast Notes versus NanoPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidebar | Fast NotesNanoPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChris Woods恒俭 董

In-app purchases

None

Sidebar | Fast Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NanoPlayer

One-time1
  • NanoPlayer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Sidebar | Fast Notes free?
Sidebar | Fast Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NanoPlayer free?
NanoPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sidebar | Fast Notes or NanoPlayer have ads?
Neither Sidebar | Fast Notes nor NanoPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sidebar | Fast Notes or NanoPlayer?
Sidebar | Fast Notes ships an update every 3 months, and NanoPlayer every 3 days. Most recently, Sidebar | Fast Notes was updated on September 20, 2026 and NanoPlayer on August 22, 2026.

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