Comparison

Notepad vs Sticky Notes Memo Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notepad

This app provides a straightforward way to jot down thoughts, create lists, and save temporary information. It offers features like search, dark mode, and customizable widgets for quick access to your notes. Data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Search functionality
  • Dark mode
  • Lock screen widget
  • Home screen widget
  • Automatic note saving
  • Word count
  • Customizable note colors
Features
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Free! Easy to use and simple notepad app! ■ Features - Search - Dark mode - Lock screen widget with 4 font sizes - Home screen widget with 3 different sizes - Automatic note saving with the auto-save feature - Word count - Choose from 6 different colors to brighten up your notes (swipe right on the note) - Reorder your notes (press and hold the note to move it) ■ Usage - Easily enter your thoughts in the notepad - Make a shopping list - Make a To Do list - Temporarily save copy/paste items here - Draft reports, minutes, collections, and stories ■ FAQ ** How do I delete notes? Swipe left on the note to bring up the [Delete] button. Or tap the [Edit] button, then tap the red symbol to bring up the [Delete] button. ** How do I sort notes? Tap and hold the note you want to move, and then drag it up or down. Or tap the [Edit] button, then pinch the tab on the right of the note to move it. ** How do I add a note to my Lock Screen? (How do I set up a Lock Screen widget?) Please make sure your device is running the latest iOS version. Once you have updated, touch and hold the center of the Lock Screen until the [Customize] button appears at the bottom of the screen, then tap [Customize]. Select [Lock Screen], tap [Add Widgets], select this app, and then select the widget you want to use. If the name of this app is not displayed, restart your device to display it. ** How do I add a note to my Home Screen? (How do I set up a widget?) Tap and hold an empty area on your Home Screen, then tap the [+] button in the top-left corner. Select the [Notepad] widget in this app, select from three widget sizes, and then tap the [Add] button. You can add as many widgets as you like! To select a note to be displayed in the widget, tap and hold the widget on the Home Screen, then select the note you want to display from [Edit Widget] - [Notes]. ** How do I change the color of my notes? Change the color of your notes by swiping right. ** How do I display notes in the widget? Swipe right on your iPhone's Home Screen to display the widget screen. Press the [Edit] button at the bottom of the widget screen, then press the [+] symbol to allow the Notepad app to be displayed in the widget. ** What about data security? This app never collects or sends any text entered by the user to servers or any external sources outside the app. The only communication this app performs is related to advertising information. This app has been operating for over 10 years through advertising revenue and in-app purchases. All data entered by users is stored only within the app, so you can use it with confidence. 【Terms of Service】 https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html 【Privacy Policy】 https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html

About

Sticky Notes Memo Widget

Organize your life, work, and thoughts with a stylish home screen widget. Customize notes with various sizes, colors, fonts, and check styles. Supports multiple widgets for easy editing and adding notes directly to your home screen.

Highlights
  • Home screen widget
  • Customizable note appearance
  • Multiple widget support
  • Powerful checklist functionality
  • Changeable background and text colors
  • Custom fonts
  • Bullet styles
Features
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Note widget is a simple, stylish home screen widget. Note widget lets you organize your life, work and thoughts more simple. Arrange your thought with different size, colors, custom fonts and checkstyles. Note Widget also support for multiple widget feature, so that you can easily edit and add multiple notes on home screen. It's easy to use, super simple, but powerful reminder of your life scheduling and to-do-list. It can be your reliable assistant. - Powerful checklist - Change background colors - Change text colors and size - Support alignment for Arabic - Adding Bullet styles - Multiple Widget - Custom fonts UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION: - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchase within Sticky Notes Memo Widget. - Subscriptions are billed weekly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Alternatively, a one-time payment plan is available (this is not a subscription). - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: http://topappsbuilds.com/terms_conditions/ Privacy policy: http://topappsbuilds.com/privacy_policy/

Screenshots

Notepad4 screens
Sticky Notes Memo Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notepad at 4.8 against Sticky Notes Memo Widget's 4.1. Notepad also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 55%) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 204). Sticky Notes Memo Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sticky Notes Memo Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 6.4K ratings behind it against 204, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 55% of Sticky Notes Memo Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notepad ships an update every 2 months, Sticky Notes Memo Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Notepad versus Sticky Notes Memo Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepadSticky Notes Memo Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.4K ratings) — better4.1 (204 ratings)
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews — better55.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.4K — better204
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.江 邱

Customer experience

Notepad

All ratings6,436 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews628 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative12.1%

Sticky Notes Memo Widget

All ratings204 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

Notepad

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💰 Free with no subscription
  • 📝 Straightforward note-taking

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔒 No cloud backup or sync
  • 🎨 Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Lack of search or organization features

Sticky Notes Memo Widget

From 204 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and straightforward
  • 👍 Visually pleasing design
  • 🚀 Efficient for quick notes
  • 💡 Useful widget functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and issues after updates
  • 🔒 Paid features not working as expected
  • 💰 Overly restrictive free version
  • 🤔 Unclear or confusing UI/UX

Bugs and requests

Notepad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notes sometimes disappear after updating
  • Auto-correct can be overly aggressive

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to print notes
  • Implement photo/media attachment
  • Introduce different font styles and colors
  • Provide cloud sync and backup functionality

Sticky Notes Memo Widget

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notes disappearing after updates
  • Widget not displaying properly
  • Inability to edit or delete notes
  • Crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to change font size
  • More customization options
  • Improved syncing across devices
  • Scheduled note reminders

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notepad

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99
2 purchases

Sticky Notes Memo Widget

Subscriptions1
  • Sticky Notes - Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sticky Notes Memo Widget free?
Sticky Notes Memo Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notepad or Sticky Notes Memo Widget?
Notepad is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Sticky Notes Memo Widget averages 4.1 from 204 ratings.
Do Notepad or Sticky Notes Memo Widget have ads?
Notepad shows ads; Sticky Notes Memo Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, Notepad or Sticky Notes Memo Widget?
Notepad ships an update every 2 months, and Sticky Notes Memo Widget monthly. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sticky Notes Memo Widget on September 21, 2026.

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