# Stickies - Sticky Notes Widget — user reviews

> 103 indexed App Store user reviews of Stickies by Luca Meghnagi, rated 3.30/5 from 446 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickies-sticky-notes-widget/id1538284842/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickies-sticky-notes-widget/id1538284842.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 223 · 4★ 24 · 3★ 18 · 2★ 18 · 1★ 163

## What do users think of Stickies?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use widget interface
- 💡 Edit notes directly from home screen without opening app
- 🎨 Multiple customization options (colors, fonts, sizes)
- 📝 Create multiple independent notes
- 💰 One-time payment model instead of subscription
- ⚡ Quick access to notes via widget
- 🎯 Simple and intuitive design
- 🔤 Adjustable font sizes for accessibility

**Cons**

- 🐛 App frequently doesn't work or open
- 😕 Confusing user interface and unclear instructions
- 🚫 Limited free version functionality
- 💸 Requires payment for most features
- 📱 Compatibility issues across devices
- 🔧 Poor developer responsiveness to bug reports
- ⏱️ Slow and cumbersome editing process
- ❌ Inability to save or sync notes
- 🎯 Misleading marketing about free version
- 🆘 Inadequate customer support
- 🔄 Notes disappear after rearranging
- ⌨️ Keyboard/text input not functioning

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stuck on welcome/setup screen
- Text editing functionality not working
- Unable to create or open sticky notes
- Keyboard not appearing for text input
- Notes not saving or syncing
- Widget freezing or becoming unresponsive
- Notes disappearing after stack rearrangement
- Pro version features inaccessible despite payment
- App crashes on iPad and iPhone
- Emoji input not displaying properly
- Help screen loops preventing note creation

**Most requested features**

- Cross-device synchronization
- Direct lock screen widget placement
- Color picker for custom colors
- System adaptive/transparent backgrounds
- One-click note editing from home screen
- Emoji support in notes
- Dark mode option
- Ability to rename notes
- Headline/formatting options
- Better font color customization

## Newest reviews (17 of 103)

### 4/5 — Functional

*2026-01-04*

The app delivers as advertised & is easy to use - I have read some of the reviews with some noting opportunities for improvement & the developer committing to implementing said improvements however it does not appear the developer implemented the changes (some are a year or more old) - I feel the app would be a lot better of the developer took continuous improvement seriously, which clearly they do not. Example: it would be nice to be able to edit notes directly from the home screen without having to long click the app, then edit within the pop-up. UPDATE: DEVELOPER TOOK THE TIME TO RIGHT AN ACTUAL RESPONSE TO MY REVIEW WHICH IS APPRECIATED - INCREASED MY RATING ADDITIONAL STAR.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to review Stickies. I’m actively working on an a major update that will bring many requested features to Stickies (including in-app editing). I cannot give you a precise release window but I’m committed to launch it early next year.

### 3/5 — Functional

*2025-12-27*

The app delivers as advertised & is easy to use - I have read some of the reviews with some noting opportunities for improvement & the developer committing to implementing said improvements however it does not appear the developer implemented the changes (some are a year or more old) - I feel the app would be a lot better of the developer took continuous improvement seriously, which clearly they do not. Example: it would be nice to be able to edit notes directly from the home screen without having to long click the app, then edit within the pop-up.

**Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to review Stickies. I’m actively working on an a major update that will bring many requested features to Stickies (including in-app editing). I cannot give you a precise release window but I’m committed to launch it early next year.

### 4/5 — Brilliant!

*2025-11-12*

Works perfectly! Just add the widget to your home or lock screen, then long-press it to quickly add or edit notes directly. So convenient!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-09-19, version 1.2.0*

Not working

### 1/5 — Wont let me edit

*2025-09-19, version 1.2.0*

When I press and hold in order to edit/add/change the text that I want on the sticky, it won’t let me. I’m very frustrated.

### 1/5 — Pbm

*2025-08-24, version 1.2.0*

I can’t use it even with pro nothing happens just a the help page …
So is it a scam or ???

### 1/5 — Utter waste of money

*2025-08-09*

I’ve looked up ChatGPT/websites user forums and I’ve tried everything to actually get this thing to work. Every time I tap on it, it just takes me to the upgrade screen which I’ve already done. What an absolute waste of money if anyone knows how the hell you’re supposed to get this to actually work please do let me know.

**Developer response:** Hello, this is a widget-only app. Please follow the tutorial to learn how to add a sticky note widget to your home screen. Thank you

### 1/5 — Nothing works - except the tip

*2025-07-19*

Installed, restarted, nothing.  Only the tip screen works and they want that before you ever use it.  I need something like this app if it worked - support doesn’t work either - all screens are dead.

### 1/5 — Stickies

*2025-07-07, version 1.2.0*

This is a terrible widget. Way too complicated and confusing. Do not use it

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-06-14*

When open it just provides some information and not able to write anything

### 1/5 — Not working

*2025-02-04*

Not working

**Developer response:** Hello, the app works by adding widgets to your home screen. Please follow the instructions to learn how to add sticky note widgets to your home screen. If you found this helpful, please consider changing your rating.

Luca

### 1/5 — Do not purchase this app!

*2025-02-03*

This app is a scam. Do not use the tip because it doesn’t work. No matter how many times you try the app will not work and is a waste of time. Yes I paid that idiotic pro tip and still does not work.

**Developer response:** Hello, the tip unlocks the ability to customize the widgets even further. You cannot add notes from within the apps, you can only do so from your home screen. Please follow the tutorial to learn how to add sticky note widgets to your home screen. If you found this helpful, please consider changing your rating.

Luca

### 3/5 — Misleading

*2025-01-15*

This is a nice and easy to use app/widget -if you figure out how to- what I haven’t figure out is how to pin it to my lock screen as it claims to be able to. you can add it to the widget area, which will eventually show in a lock screen, but there’s no way to make it show directly on the lock screen as many other apps do. Make it show directly on the lock screen as claimed and I will give it 5⭐️

### 2/5 — Can’t get it to work.

*2025-01-09*

I paid the tip too. I tap help and tap on the screen for choices and nothing happens. It’s on my Home Screen. It says hold to change size etc. That part works. Then i tap it again to write a note and it take me to the steps page and I can get nowhere else. I gave it 2 stars to be nice and will change my rating if I can simply write a note.

**Developer response:** Hello, please add your notes from the home screen. You can follow the tutorial on the first screen. If you found this helpful please consider changing your rating

### 1/5 — Not working on my iPad

*2025-01-08, version 1.2.0*

I cannot get this to work on my iPad.

### 2/5 — Can’t get it to work.

*2025-01-07*

I paid the tip too. I tap help and tap on the screen for choices and nothing happens.

**Developer response:** Hello, please add your notes from the home screen. You can follow the tutorial on the first screen. If you found this helpful please consider changing your rating

### 1/5 — Difficulty using the application

*2025-01-06, version 1.2.0*

I have upgraded to pro but can not access the benefits

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — 辣鸡

*2026-07-17*

什么都不用了就要升级pro 辣鸡

### 1/5 — What the hell ?

*2026-06-09, version 1.2.0*

I have the widget but It won’t let me type, why?

### 1/5 — Misleading

*2026-05-17, version 1.2.0*

Tried to use the app after downloading and it immediately tells me to upgrade to pro.

### 1/5 — How to add text?

*2026-04-18, version 1.2.0*

We are trying to figure out how to add text to the sticky note.

### 1/5 — on Macbook Pro

*2026-04-16, version 1.2.0*

doesn’t work on my laptop

### 1/5 — Stickies - Pro Won’t work

*2026-01-28, version 1.2.0*

I can get only one sticky. Can I get a refund

### 1/5 — Cannot edit text

*2025-12-26*

Really difficult to edit text and now it doesn't work at all

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-12-16, version 1.2.0*

It never slows you to open, keep giving instructions but never let you open one note

### 1/5 — Sticky Scam

*2025-10-14*

The App does not work at all after having paid. No sync or support. SCAM alert

### 1/5 — Not good .. crazy cheats

*2025-10-01*

The app doesn’t open inspite of making a one time payment of 299

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Mercii!

*2026-06-20*

Simple et efficace. Je recommande énormément ! Bravo

**Developer response:** Thank you! Please look forward to the next version of Stickies.

Luca

### 5/5 — It does what I need it to do

*2025-11-10*

Adding and editing the notes was a little counterintuitive even with the instructions, but once I played around with it a little it works well and does what I need.  I can create multiple independent notes, different apps I have won’t display more than one with different text, it allows font size change which is very helpful. Different colors and font types are only available after paying a tip but that’s fair.

### 5/5 — Works

*2025-03-21*

Works for me it’s on my front page to remind me to order something thank you

### 5/5 — Stickies

*2024-12-02, version 1.2.0*

The best sticky notes app around

### 5/5 — Write

*2024-10-29*

It was good but after I forgot had t do it. But it was fun to use .

### 5/5 — Best free notes application with widgets!

*2024-07-07, version 1.2.0*

Top notes app! I had many of them but this one is best!

### 5/5 — Than by together

*2024-04-16*

Gghghugfggggh

### 5/5 — Exactly what I was looking for!

*2024-04-06*

Super simple sticky notes widget app with a very reasonable one-time tip to get access to full customization options.

### 5/5 — help

*2024-03-09, version 1.2.0*

it is ftozen and no matter how many times i delete and restore or turn off and back on same thing

### 5/5 — It’s really good

*2024-02-04, version 1.2.0*

If I could add one thing to the app, it would be some sort of synchronization system between devices.

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