# Sticky Notes Widgets: Jot — Draw & Color on Home Screen

> Home screen widgets for notes and drawings with customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Neat Software Co..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widgets-jot/id1538046066 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Neat Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449619229)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.63/5 from 481 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 25 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widgets-jot/id1538046066/reviews.md

## What is Sticky Notes Widgets?

Quickly create & edit notes and drawings to display as widgets on your home screen & lock screen. Draw with Apple Pencil, your finger, or use the keyboard to type. Customize backgrounds, colors, and fonts. Zoom in on drawings for finer details. Combine text and drawing on the same note. Share your notes as images or text. Import/export your notes to edit between multiple devices.

Great for quick reminders, todo lists, brainstorming, sketching, home screen aesthetics or just quickly jotting anything down!

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Create notes and drawings
- Home and lock screen widgets
- Apple Pencil and finger drawing
- Text and drawing combination
- Customizable backgrounds and colors
- Zoom for detail
- Share as image or text

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jot Pro: Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jot Pro: Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sticky Notes Widgets?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Extensive customization options (colors, fonts, sizes)
- ✏️ Supports both handwriting and typing
- 📱 Widget functionality displays notes on home screen
- 🖍️ Excellent Apple Pencil support
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription required
- 🎯 Quick and efficient note creation
- 📸 Ability to add custom background images
- ⚡ Responsive developer support
- 🏆 Superior to competing sticky note apps

**Cons**

- 🐛 Widget sync issues and inconsistent updates
- 🐛 Data corruption and note deletion bugs
- ❌ No cross-device synchronization
- 📝 Text alignment difficult to center manually
- 🔒 Pro features locked behind paywall
- 📊 Limited widget size options
- 🖼️ Large widgets display at reduced quality/blurred
- ⚙️ Backup/restore functionality unreliable
- 🔄 Manual import/export required between devices
- 📱 Lock screen widget functionality unavailable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating after note edits
- Notes randomly overwritten with duplicates of other notes
- Widget display freezing or not connecting
- Corrupted .json backup files on import
- Apple Pencil glitches during writing
- Text disappears when switching between typing and handwriting modes
- Widgets not displaying saved notes
- App crashes on older iOS versions
- Sync between iPad and iPhone not working automatically
- Extra large widget quality degradation

**Most requested features**

- iCloud sync across all devices
- Transparent background option
- Checkbox/bullet point lists with toggle functionality
- Text formatting (bold, italic, underline) for selected text
- Partial text size adjustment (not whole note)
- Additional note templates and styles
- Tape stickers and decorative elements
- More widget size options
- Direct widget editing without opening app
- Lock screen widget support
- Apple Watch app
- Mac app support
- Indent functionality
- Gradient color options
- Full-screen editing mode
- Ability to mix handwriting and typing on same note

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widgets-jot/id1538046066/reviews.md

### 2/5 — You changed my favourite feature :(

*2026-06-17, version 4.2.1*

I love this app, however, with the new update you use to be able to have an image s the background AND a back ground colour ( I hushed a transparent png over your apps coloured background and that ability has been taken away with the new update. So not I can’t up the opacity of the background colour so I can write on my templates I made for the app on procreate. If that is still an option I cannot find it anywhere. I’m heartbroken, I use this app for school everyday and now I can’t.

### 4/5 — Quick for shopping & to do

*2026-06-12, version 4.2.1*

Easy to make my lists and reminders, but I have trouble  putting the one I need to see first on my home page of apps with the list open.

### 5/5 — I like it

*2026-05-12, version 4.1.0*

Awesome!!!

### 5/5 — Easy

*2026-03-11, version 4.1.0*

Super simple and easy to use. Up and running with my todo list on my Home Screen!

### 1/5 — Cannot Save to Widgets

*2026-01-13, version 4.1.0*

This app looked very promising; however, Cannot Save Notes to Widgets, there is no save button or option that I can find. I added the app to my widgets and the text never showed up. Every time I clicked on something that looked like it might update the widget, it told me I had to buy pro. I restarted the phone, and the app, ??? 
I don’t have time to dig through a bunch of unrelated info to find out what’s going on, and I’m not buying anything until I find out that it works the way I want to.
Very disappointing.

### 3/5 — Bug

*2026-01-12, version 4.1.0*

Since the update the widgets are not working.

### 5/5 — Absolutely game changing!

*2025-12-15, version 4.1.0*

Anyone who has an appreciation for journaling and visual cues, should totally give it a go. This has transformed my experience on the ipad space, I feel way more organized and inspired with its multiple widget system 👍🏼 totally worth the pay 👍🏼

### 3/5 — Nice idea.

*2025-12-02, version 4.1.0*

Nice-looking app. But very difficult to get text exactly centred. It should be automatic.

### 5/5 — So great!

*2025-11-20, version 4.1.0*

Love all the features of the app! Would love the ability to add a checkbox bullet point that could be toggled or selected/deselected :)

### 4/5 — Fantastic

*2025-11-16, version 4.1.0*

I love this app, however, I wish there was an option for a transparent backgrounds, it would make it look more integrated into the new IOS software and make your hone screen feel more cohesive. If they made a that a feature it would honestly the best app on my iPad

## Frequently asked questions about Sticky Notes Widgets

### What can I do with this app?

This app allows you to quickly create and edit notes and drawings that can be displayed as widgets on your home screen and lock screen. You can use your finger or Apple Pencil to draw, type notes, customize the appearance with different backgrounds, colors, and fonts, and even combine text and drawings on the same note.

### How can I customize my notes and drawings?

You can customize your notes and drawings by changing the background color, text font, and drawing colors. The app also allows you to zoom in on drawings for finer detail, ensuring precision in your creations.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This means you can access core functionalities without cost, and choose to purchase additional features or customization options if desired.

### Can I use this app on multiple devices?

Yes, you can import and export your notes to edit them across multiple devices. This feature ensures that your notes and drawings are accessible and can be managed from wherever you are.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include creating quick reminders, managing todo lists, brainstorming ideas, sketching, enhancing home screen aesthetics, or simply jotting down anything that comes to mind for easy access.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.3.0 — 2026-06-21

- Background images can be combined with background colors
- Ability to adjust opacity of background images
- Added preset gradients

### 4.2.1 — 2026-06-04

Use custom installed fonts in notes

### 4.2.0 — 2026-05-18

Create gradient backgrounds!

### 4.1.0 — 2025-10-31

• Improved app theming in iOS 26
• Bug fixes

### 4.0.0 — 2025-09-29

• Updated design for iOS 26
• A new optimized image format improves widget reliability and enables higher quality for extra large widgets.
• Now requires iOS 16 or later

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Sticky Notes & Color Widget](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-and-color-widget/id1476063010) | 4.6 (6,628) | Free | Utilities |
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