SideNotes
The facts below are what the maker publishes about SideNotes, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From SideNotes's own pricing page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SideNotes Mobile | $9.99, paid once | iOS 17 or iPadOS 17+ · iPhone and iPad app · One-time payment; sold separately from the macOS version. |
| SideNotes for macOS 1.x | $19.99, paid once | macOS 13+ · SideNotes Mobile sold separately · One-time payment; free updates within version 1.x; future major upgrades cost extra. |
The facts
Each one read from SideNotes's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The maker describes SideNotes as a tool for keeping quick notes, tasks, links, and snippets close at hand while working in other apps.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Backups
- The macOS app automatically backs up notes locally and can store backups in iCloud.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Content and formatting
- The app supports Markdown, pictures, tasks, file and folder shortcuts, color-code previews, and note export as images.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Desktop access
- The macOS app stays on top of other apps and can be opened by shortcut, the Open Bar, or moving the pointer to the screen edge in Hot Side mode.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists Apple Shortcuts, an AppleScript API, and integrations or extensions for Alfred, Hookmark, PopClip, Dropzone, and Raycast.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile limitation
- SideNotes Mobile does not include file shortcuts or backups.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Note sharing
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Organization
- Notes can be grouped into folders, colored, reordered, pinned, and folded.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says SideNotes does not collect personal data or analytics and cannot access notes stored locally or in the user's private iCloud account.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SideNotes keeps notes, tasks, links, and snippets accessible from the edge of the screen without switching apps.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users with questions or requests for a longer trial to its contact page.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Notes can sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad through iCloud.checked 12 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2016checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The product page offers a free trial and says users can contact the maker for a longer trial after it expires.checked 12 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- macOS,iOS,iPadOSchecked 20 Sep 2026
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