# Main Line Today vs SideQuest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SideQuest at 100% against Main Line Today's 0%. SideQuest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Main Line Today's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Main Line Today sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SideQuest has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Main Line Today's written reviews are positive against 100% of SideQuest's.

Main Line Today ships an update every 3 months, SideQuest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Main Line Today | SideQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/main-line-today/id829593495/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-tiny-adventures/id6781441096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Martinelli Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/803882540) | [OMG Career](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822692415) |

## What reviewers say

### Main Line Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/main-line-today/id829593495)

Access a sophisticated monthly lifestyle publication focused on the Main Line and western Philadelphia suburbs. Enjoy exclusive content on local personalities, events, and issues through engaging writing and stunning visuals, delivered digitally to your device.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine access, Searchable content, Bookmark articles, Exclusive local coverage, Stylish photography, In-depth profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Main Line Today Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Main Line Today Magazine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Main Line Today January 2020 | $4.99 | one-time |
| MLT Ultimate Guide 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Main Line Today November 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Main Line Today October 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Main Line Today September 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Main Line Today August 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Main Line Today July 2019 | $4.99 | one-time |


### 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 Main Line Today free?

Main Line Today 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, Main Line Today or SideQuest?

SideQuest is rated higher. Main Line Today averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SideQuest averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Main Line Today or SideQuest have ads?

SideQuest shows ads; Main Line Today does not.

### Which is updated more often, Main Line Today or SideQuest?

Main Line Today ships an update every 3 months, and SideQuest every 3 days. Most recently, Main Line Today was updated on November 11, 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.*
