Comparison

SensusMobile vs Sticky Widgets

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

Head to head
About

SensusMobile

This system monitors device information, interacts with users for data input, and anonymizes collected data for research. It can track health indicators and integrate with Bluetooth sensors, requiring user configuration for data collection.

Highlights
  • Mobile sensing system
  • User interaction for data input
  • Data anonymization
  • Local and remote data storage
  • HealthKit integration
  • Bluetooth sensor integration
Features
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Sensus is a system for mobile sensing. While it is running, Sensus monitors various types of information flowing through the device, interacts with the user to solicit information, and coordinates the collection, anonymization, and storage of this information locally as well as remotely. Sensus has been designed and implemented for use in research advancing public health and public safety. However, Sensus is a general-purpose system. Researchers in other fields, industrial companies, and individuals interested in self-monitoring might find it useful. By default, Sensus will not collect, store, or upload any information from the device on which it is running. Sensus must be configured by the device owner in order for it do these things. Thus, as shipped, the Sensus app does not pose any privacy risks. If you participate in Sensus studies, you will be presented with a detailed description of the data to be collected. Disclaimers: This app can, with your permission, continuously monitor your phone's GPS sensor. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app integrates with the iOS HealthKit so that, with your permission, the app can track a variety of indicators related to your health and well being. This app is capable of integrating with wearable Bluetooth sensors for collection of associated data. Use of Bluetooth can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Sticky Widgets

Easily add customizable sticky notes to your home screen and lock screen. Sync notes across devices with iCloud and integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for quick access and updates. Personalize your notes with various fonts, colors, and styles.

Highlights
  • Home screen sticky notes
  • Lock screen pinning (premium)
  • iCloud sync
  • Customizable appearance (color, font, size)
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Multiple widget sizes
Features
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"It's perfect, honestly." - Myke Hurley, Connected "What makes Sticky Widgets great is the simplicity of the experience." - Ryan Christoffel, MacStories "This is a great concept." - Dave Mark, The Loop Welcome to Sticky Widgets, the absolute easiest way to put a sticky note on your home screen and edit it quickly. Add as many Sticky Widgets as you'd like, in every widget size. It's simple! It works on iPad! You can even pin notes to your Lock Screen with a premium subscription so they're visible even when your phone is locked! 1. Add a Sticky Widget to your home screen 2. Tap on the widget to edit it 3. That's about it! But that's not all. Once you have a widget in place, you can customize it: change color, background, font, alignment, size, even rotation! And your widgets now sync to your iCloud account, meaning you can put a note on multiple devices logged into the same Apple ID and they'll stay in sync. Sticky Widgets supports deep system integration with Siri, Shortcuts, the Dynamic Island, and more so there are even more ways to view and update your notes and lists. Sticky Widgets is free to download and use. You get unlimited widgets, three classic background colors, three fonts, iCloud sync, Siri and Shortcuts integration, and full control over alignment, size, and rotation: all without paying a thing. An optional upgrade unlocks everything else: the full color picker with any color you want, gradients and mesh gradients, hundreds of additional fonts, custom text colors, Lock Screen pinning, separate styling for light and dark mode, saved presets, the ability to restore archived notes, scheduled reminders, and no ads. Premium features can be accessed with a monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription, or with a one-time purchase. The Sticky Widgets Terms of Use and Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.tylerhillsman.com/privacy-sw/. The Apple EULA can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SensusMobile4 screens
Sticky Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SensusMobile at none against Sticky Widgets's 5. SensusMobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Sticky Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Sticky Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. SensusMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SensusMobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Widgets has 30K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SensusMobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Sticky Widgets every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SensusMobile versus Sticky Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSensusMobileSticky Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (30K ratings)
Positive reviews—40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings130K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUVA Apps, LLC1881 Digital, LLC

Customer experience

SensusMobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sticky Widgets

All ratings29,564 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews922 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral11.0%
Negative48.6%

Bugs and requests

SensusMobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Sticky Widgets

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notes randomly disappearing
  • Editing issues where changes don't save
  • Widgets not updating properly
  • Crashes and freezes after recent updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add checklist functionality
  • Improve syncing across devices
  • Allow rearranging of notes
  • Provide better note organization options
  • Add support for more languages

In-app purchases

None

SensusMobile

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Sticky Widgets

Subscriptions3
  • Upgrade - Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Upgrade - Quarterly7 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Upgrade - Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Classic$2.99
  • Upgrade - One-Time Option$19.99

Questions

Is SensusMobile free?
SensusMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sticky Widgets free?
Sticky Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SensusMobile or Sticky Widgets?
SensusMobile is rated higher. SensusMobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Sticky Widgets averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.
Do SensusMobile or Sticky Widgets have ads?
Neither SensusMobile nor Sticky Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SensusMobile or Sticky Widgets?
SensusMobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sticky Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, SensusMobile was updated on June 25, 2026 and Sticky Widgets on September 30, 2026.

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