Comparison

Alfred Remote vs SideNotes Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Alfred Remote

Control your Mac's Alfred application from your iPhone or iPad. Access system commands, launch apps, open files, and manage workflows remotely. Enhances productivity by providing quick access to your Mac's features.

Highlights
  • Control Alfred on Mac
  • System commands (lock, restart, sleep)
  • Launch applications and preferences
  • Open files, folders, and websites
  • Paste clipboard snippets
  • Run scripts and AppleScripts
  • Control Music.app
Features
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Alfred Remote is your personal command centre for Alfred for Mac. Your iPhone or iPad now becomes the perfect day-long companion to your Mac, giving you instant access to your favourite features, commands and workflows. Alfred Remote needs to be on the same network as your Mac. Alfred 4 is recommended for the broadest range of features and best experience. Alfred 3.8.6 is the minimum requirement. Alfred 4 for Mac is available from https://www.alfredapp.com/ WHAT CAN I DO WITH REMOTE? With a single touch on your iOS device, you can control many Alfred actions on your Mac, including: - Show Alfred on your Mac - System Commands: Lock, restart, shut down, log out or sleep your Mac, eject all devices, quit all apps and empty trash - Launch Applications and System Preferences on your Mac - Open files and folders you've defined on your Mac - Open websites and bookmarks, or pop up Alfred with a custom search filled in - Replace hard to remember hotkey combinations and keywords with icons on iOS If you're an Alfred 4 or Alfred 3 Powerpack user, you can control Powerpack features, such as: - Quickly paste user-defined clipboard snippets into text fields and documents on your Mac - Run user-defined scripts, AppleScripts and terminal commands - Music.app on your Mac: Play, skip, even start playing random albums - Connecting Remote to your favourite Alfred workflows gives almost limitless possibilities! SETTING UP REMOTE 1. Ensure that your Mac and iOS device are on the same network 2. Open Alfred's Remote preferences on Mac and select 'Add iOS Remote' 3. Open Alfred Remote on iOS to the 'Add' screen, "Looking for Alfred" 4. Select your Mac when you see it appear on iOS, then type the passcode on your Mac Your Mac and iOS device will now be securely connected, and the power of Alfred will be at your fingertips, making you even more productive! MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Alfred Remote is a counterpart app which requires Alfred on Mac, and the ability to connect to it from your iPhone/iPad over Wi-Fi. - Alfred Remote is available for iPhone & iPad on iOS 12+ - Alfred 4 is recommended for the best experience and new features. Minimum requirement is Alfred 3.8.6 on macOS 10.9+ on your Mac - You'll need the ability to connect both your Mac and your iOS device to the same network through wired or Wi-Fi connection - To control Alfred's Powerpack actions, you'll need the Powerpack for Alfred on your Mac Take a look at https://www.alfredapp.com/ for more details about Alfred for Mac and Alfred Remote.

About

SideNotes Mobile

Capture thoughts and to-dos on the go with this mobile note-taking app. It offers iCloud sync, Markdown formatting, and customizable themes for a personalized experience. Easily access notes from other applications.

Highlights
  • iCloud Synchronization
  • Markdown Formatting
  • Task Management
  • Customizable Themes
  • Note and Folder URLs
  • Note Colors
Features
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SideNotes Mobile is a fast notes app for iPhone and iPad. Capture notes, tasks, links, and snippets in seconds, then access them across devices with iCloud sync. Version 1.2 brings a major upgrade: - A new editor with hidden Markdown markup - the same as in SideNotes for macOS - Refreshed iOS 26-style interface (Liquid Glass look) - Note folding - Note & Folder pinning - Simple drag-and-drop reordering - New contextual menu - New formatting options - Add Note action for the iPhone Action Button - New translations: Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Spanish - UI polish, bug fixes, and quality improvements Core features: - iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Themes and note colors for personalization - Tasks and checklists for daily work - Folder organization and quick search - Note and folder URLs for fast access from other apps - Text settings for comfortable writing and reading - One-time purchase (paid per major version). No subscription. Note: SideNotes Mobile is a companion app to SideNotes for macOS. SideNotes for macOS is sold separately.

Screenshots

Alfred Remote4 screens
SideNotes Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SideNotes Mobile at 4.2 against Alfred Remote's 3.0. SideNotes Mobile also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 38 months). Alfred Remote's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Alfred Remote costs $4.99 and SideNotes Mobile $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SideNotes Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Alfred Remote's written reviews are positive against 88% of SideNotes Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alfred Remote ships an update every 38 months, SideNotes Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Alfred Remote versus SideNotes Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlfred RemoteSideNotes Mobile
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.0 (16 ratings)4.2 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews88.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1629 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunning with Crayons LtdApptorium

Customer experience

Alfred Remote

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative39.3%

SideNotes Mobile

All ratings28 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive88.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.6%

In-app purchases

None

Alfred Remote

No in-app purchases

None

SideNotes Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alfred Remote free?
Alfred Remote costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SideNotes Mobile free?
SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alfred Remote or SideNotes Mobile?
SideNotes Mobile is rated higher. Alfred Remote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while SideNotes Mobile averages 4.2 from 29 ratings.
Do Alfred Remote or SideNotes Mobile have ads?
Neither Alfred Remote nor SideNotes Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alfred Remote or SideNotes Mobile?
Alfred Remote ships an update every 38 months, and SideNotes Mobile monthly. Most recently, Alfred Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and SideNotes Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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