# Sidequests HQ vs SideQuest

The clearest difference is ads: Sidequests HQ at none against SideQuest's shown. Sidequests HQ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). SideQuest's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sidequests HQ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SideQuest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SideQuest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Sidequests HQ ships an update every 11 days, SideQuest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sidequests HQ | SideQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequests-hq/id6751321255/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-tiny-adventures/id6781441096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blinq Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834615939) | [OMG Career](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822692415) |

## What reviewers say

### Sidequests HQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequests-hq/id6751321255)

Transform daily tasks into engaging challenges and earn rewards for personal growth. Discover over 300 real-world quests designed to spark joy, build competence, and break routines. Level up your life one small win at a time.

**Highlights:** 300+ real-world side quests, Earn stories, XP, and bragging rights, Track progress easily, New challenges added regularly, Variety of challenge categories, Personal growth focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sidequests HQ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Sidequests HQ Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### SideQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-tiny-adventures/id6781441096)

Discover playful real-world quests that transform ordinary days into memorable adventures. Explore your city, engage in creative challenges, or connect with others through unique, bite-sized activities. Keep track of your journeys and level up in real life.

**Highlights:** Playful real-world quests, Themed quest packs, City-specific quests, Solo or group adventures, Journal for memories, XP, levels, and badges, Quest cost and time upfront

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UC San Diego | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tulane University | $9.99 | one-time |
| University of Pennsylvania | $9.99 | one-time |
| University of Georgia | $9.99 | one-time |
| University of Texas at Austin | $9.99 | one-time |
| NJIT | $9.99 | one-time |
| One SideQuest Pack Key | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tucson City Edition | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1 City Edition | $14.99 | one-time |
| Originals + 2 Cities | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sidequests HQ free?

Sidequests HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SideQuest free?

SideQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sidequests HQ or SideQuest?

SideQuest is rated higher. Sidequests HQ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SideQuest averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Sidequests HQ or SideQuest have ads?

SideQuest shows ads; Sidequests HQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sidequests HQ or SideQuest?

Sidequests HQ ships an update every 11 days, and SideQuest every 3 days. Most recently, Sidequests HQ was updated on October 30, 2026 and SideQuest on November 5, 2026.

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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.*