Side vs SideQwest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Side
This app turns your daily life into an adventure with personalized quests. It encourages exploration, connection, and personal development by sparking curiosity about your surroundings.
- Personalized quests
- Daily routine transformation
- Exploration of surroundings
- Connection and personal growth
- Spark curiosity
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SideQuest transforms your daily routine into a journey of discovery, connection, and personal growth. Get personalized quests that spark curiosity and help you explore the world around you.
SideQwest
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Looking for things to do near you? SideQwest will help you find fun things to do near you and turn your city into a real-life adventure. SideQuest helps you discover hidden places, complete fun challenges, and explore your city, or new cities, in a whole new way. Whether you're looking for things to do, new places to explore, or just want to have fun with your friends, SideQuest turns everyday locations into exciting quests. DISCOVER NEW PLACES Find unique local spots you never knew existed. From scenic views to hidden gems, there’s always something new nearby. COMPLETE REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES Visit locations, complete quests, and unlock rewards. Every outing becomes a game. CREATE NEW SIDE QUESTS Create fun new side quests that you can share with everyone, or just for you and your friends. EXPLORE WITH FRIENDS Compete, explore, and share experiences with friends. Make your city more social and fun. NEW QUESTS ADDED REGULARLY There’s always something new to discover. If you’ve ever searched for things to do near you or wanted a side quest app, SideQuest is your answer.
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Verdict
Side and SideQwest are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Side ships an update weekly, SideQwest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Side | SideQwest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Snook | High Rank Websites, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Side
No in-app purchases
SideQwest
No in-app purchases
