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SideNotes

SideNotes · Remote studio working between Zielona Góra and Poznań, Poland · founded 2016

Plans and prices

SideNotes Mobile

$9.99one-time

iOS 17 or iPadOS 17+ · iPhone and iPad app

SideNotes for macOS 1.x

$19.99one-time

macOS 13+ · SideNotes Mobile sold separately

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On the record

Audience
The maker describes SideNotes as a tool for keeping quick notes, tasks, links, and snippets close at hand while working in other apps.apptorium.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Backups
The macOS app automatically backs up notes locally and can store backups in iCloud.apptorium.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Content and formatting
The app supports Markdown, pictures, tasks, file and folder shortcuts, color-code previews, and note export as images.apptorium.com · read 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.apptorium.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Integrations
The maker lists Apple Shortcuts, an AppleScript API, and integrations or extensions for Alfred, Hookmark, PopClip, Dropzone, and Raycast.apptorium.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Mobile limitation
SideNotes Mobile does not include file shortcuts or backups.apptorium.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Note sharing
Yesapptorium.com · read 20 Sep 2026
Organization
Notes can be grouped into folders, colored, reordered, pinned, and folded.apptorium.com · read 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.apptorium.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Purpose
SideNotes keeps notes, tasks, links, and snippets accessible from the edge of the screen without switching apps.apptorium.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Support
The maker directs users with questions or requests for a longer trial to its contact page.apptorium.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Sync
Notes can sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad through iCloud.apptorium.com · read 12 Oct 2026
Trial
The product page offers a free trial and says users can contact the maker for a longer trial after it expires.apptorium.com · read 12 Oct 2026

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