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SideNotesTot
Paid

Commercial Mac app from Apptorium; check the developer's site for current pricing.

 Freemium

Prices for the Mac, iOS and Watch apps are listed on their App Store pages.

macOS macOS, iOS
  • Notes panel appears at the screen edge without app switching
  • Markdown, tasks, images and colors in notes
  • Minimal single-window design
  • iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
  • Mac only
  • Suited to quick notes rather than a large knowledge base
  • Apple devices only
  • Meant for scratch text, not a large note library
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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