# Aside vs Snagbox

The clearest difference is update cadence: Snagbox at every 9 days against Aside's every 6 weeks. Aside's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aside sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Snagbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aside ships an update every 6 weeks, Snagbox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aside | Snagbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snagbox-read-later-bookmarks/id6814111841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Chelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803959122) | [Md Rakib Bhuiyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535904380) |

## What reviewers say

### Aside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aside-chat-notes/id6803959120)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aside Pro Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### Snagbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snagbox-read-later-bookmarks/id6814111841)

Save links, articles, notes, PDFs, photos, and videos to a private, offline library. Access and organize your saved content quickly with powerful search and optional iCloud sync across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Save from any app via Share Sheet, Offline functionality, Private by design, no tracking, Searchable library including PDFs and photos, Optional iCloud sync, Organize with categories and tags, Face ID/Touch ID app lock

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snagbox Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Snagbox Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Snagbox Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aside free?

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

### Is Snagbox free?

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

### Do Aside or Snagbox have ads?

Neither Aside nor Snagbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aside or Snagbox?

Aside ships an update every 6 weeks, and Snagbox every 9 days. Most recently, Aside was updated on October 29, 2026 and Snagbox on November 6, 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.*