# Colored Notes Simple vs Sticky Notes & Color Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes & Color Widget at 4.6 against Colored Notes Simple's 2.4. Sticky Notes & Color Widget also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). Colored Notes Simple's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes & Color Widget sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Colored Notes Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Notes & Color Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes & Color Widget has 6.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Colored Notes Simple's written reviews are positive against 42% of Sticky Notes & Color Widget's.

Colored Notes Simple ships an update every 6 months, Sticky Notes & Color Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colored Notes Simple | Sticky Notes & Color Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-notes-simple-taking/id1055086242/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-and-color-widget/id1476063010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **41.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [luca calciano](https://appshunter.io/developer/804190836) | [Hive 5 Studio DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335530933) |

## What reviewers say

### Colored Notes Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-notes-simple-taking/id1055086242)

Organize your thoughts and reminders with a vibrant and intuitive note-taking experience. Customize your notes with colors and set timely notifications to never miss an appointment or task. Enjoy a simple yet engaging way to manage your daily information.

**Highlights:** Colorful note customization, Appointment and meeting tracking, Customizable notification reminders, Checklist functionality, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sticky Notes & Color Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-and-color-widget/id1476063010)

Capture quick memos, ideas, and to-dos with customizable sticky notes. Organize them by color or pictures, and create them by typing or voice. Add notes as widgets to your homescreen for easy access and sync them with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Creating memos, Creating checklists, Creating reminders, Customizing notes with colors and pictures, Adding notes as home screen widgets, Syncing notes with iCloud, Locking the app for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Notes Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable notes
- 🚀 Convenient home screen widgets
- 👍 Helps with organization and memory
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💤 Poor widget functionality
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or not displaying properly
- Inability to edit or delete notes
- Crashes and black screens
- Widget not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve note organization (e.g. grouping, tagging)
- Allow custom backgrounds and fonts
- Sync notes across devices
- Improve widget customization and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colored Notes Simple free?

Colored Notes Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sticky Notes & Color Widget free?

Sticky Notes & Color Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Colored Notes Simple or Sticky Notes & Color Widget?

Sticky Notes & Color Widget is rated higher. Colored Notes Simple averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sticky Notes & Color Widget averages 4.6 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Colored Notes Simple or Sticky Notes & Color Widget have ads?

Both Colored Notes Simple and Sticky Notes & Color Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Colored Notes Simple or Sticky Notes & Color Widget?

Colored Notes Simple ships an update every 6 months, and Sticky Notes & Color Widget fortnightly. Most recently, Colored Notes Simple was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sticky Notes & Color Widget on September 23, 2026.

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