Side Notes: Pros & Cons Listv3.1.0
Released October 2, 2026Major
iOS
What changed
- MonetizationIntroduced Side Notes Plus subscription with advanced templates
- New featureAdded ability to save any board as a custom template
- New featureAdded biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID) for locking boards
- UXExpanded accent color options to include Brick, Forest, and Ocean
- New featureAdded Markdown export functionality for external editors
- UXAdded usage guides, examples, and tips for all templates
- LocalizationLocalized the sidebar for iPad and Mac versions
- PerformanceGeneral stability improvements
- MonetizationIntroduced a 1-week free trial for the yearly Plus plan
Original release notes
New in 3.1 • Side Notes Plus, an optional upgrade: advanced templates (weighted decision matrix, OKR, weekly review, 5 whys). • Your own templates: save any board as a template. • Lock a board with Face ID or Touch ID. • All accent colors: Brick, Forest and Ocean. • Markdown export to Notion, Obsidian or any editor. • Every template now comes with a guide: when to use it, a filled-in example and a tip. • Try Plus free for 1 week with the yearly plan. Everything you already use stays free. • The iPad and Mac sidebar is now translated into your language. • Stability improvements. Thanks for using Side Notes! A quick rating on the App Store helps a lot.