Comparison

AlwaysList vs Portside

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

Head to head
About

AlwaysList

Features
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AlwaysList is a new style of Todo management app. The PiP (Picture-in-Picture) feature, originally intended for playing videos in a small window, is used to display the list, making the app unique. In traditional Todo apps, you need to display the app screen to check off items. However, with AlwaysList, the list is displayed in PiP mode, allowing you to always see the list even while using other apps. Since the PiP feature is utilized, you don't need to keep the AlwaysList app screen open. As a result, unfortunately, the number of ad displays within the app is extremely low... If you are a fan of AlwaysList, we would be grateful if you could consider subscribing to support us. For feature requests or suggestions, please feel free to send them via the "Feedback" section within the app.

About

Portside

Features
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This app helps you quickly write down small things and easily use them later. Do any of these sound familiar? • You often have a lot on your mind and it feels cluttered • You want to quickly jot things down as they come up • You don’t need long notes or titles every time • Notes keep piling up and become stressful • You manage work, home, and ideas across different apps — opening each one is a hassle • You sometimes want to add more later or process everything at once • You’d like to manage small tasks like shopping in the same place • Complex apps feel overwhelming — you prefer something simple Just write it here. Handle your to-dos right in the app. Send notes to other services when needed. Archive anything you no longer need. Like sticky notes, just start writing. Then decide what to do — move it, check it off, or keep it. ■ Key Features ■ Quick Capture Instantly write down thoughts as they come to mind Perfect for “brain dumps” to get everything out of your head ■ Unified Notes & To-Dos Convert notes into to-dos anytime Choose freely whether to keep something as a note or turn it into action ■ Simple List View A clean, minimal UI that’s easy to use See only what you need, with a clutter-free design You can also customize what appears on your home screen ■ Archive for Later Store ideas and notes you don’t need right away Keep them without deleting, and revisit them anytime ■ Share to Other Apps Easily send selected notes or to-dos to apps you already use, like Notion ■ Tag Organization Use tags to filter and find specific notes or to-dos AI can also automatically suggest and assign tags ■ Pin & Widget Support Pin important items to the top View them directly from your home screen widgets ■ Apple Watch Support Create notes, create to-dos, and check off completed items—all from your Apple Watch. ■ iCloud Backup & Sync Keep your data synced across multiple devices via iCloud Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-policy-335b19327cfa803896d8d193112281d9

Screenshots

AlwaysList3 screens
Portside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Portside at none against AlwaysList's shown. Portside also leads on device support (3 vs 1). AlwaysList's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. AlwaysList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Portside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
AlwaysList versus Portside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlwaysListPortside
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaito YoshimuraJun Takahashi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AlwaysList

Subscriptions2
  • PremiumPlan(MonthlyPayment)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PremiumPlan(YearlyPayment)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Portside

Subscriptions1
  • Premium(Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is AlwaysList free?
AlwaysList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Portside free?
Portside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AlwaysList or Portside have ads?
AlwaysList shows ads; Portside does not.

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