What is SideNotes?
SideNotes is a quick-access notes app that lives on the side of your screen. Always available, even in full screen. Format text with Markdown (markup stays hidden), make task lists, customize with themes and lots of settings, sync via iCloud.
Problem
Users struggle to take quick notes without interrupting their workflow, requiring them to switch between apps or windows and losing focus on their primary task.
Solution
A desktop app that provides persistent side-panel notes accessible even in full-screen mode, allowing users to jot down ideas, format with Markdown, create task lists, and sync via iCloud.
Customers
Remote workers, developers, designers, and students who multitask frequently and need instant note-taking access during workflows.
Unique Features
Always-visible position on screen edge with adjustable transparency, hidden Markdown syntax for clean formatting, and system-wide availability without window switching.
User Comments
Eliminates app-switching friction
Seamless integration with workflow
Clean Markdown implementation
Useful for coding/design sprints
Customization options improve focus
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2023 with 500+ upvotes, featured in App Store productivity top charts. Exact revenue/user numbers not disclosed.
Market Size
Global note-taking apps market projected to reach $4.45 billion by 2027 (Statista 2022), with 70% of knowledge workers using multiple apps daily.
