# Write notes on the screen vs Sticky Notes & Color Widget

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sticky Notes & Color Widget at every 2 weeks against Write notes on the screen's every 27 months. Sticky Notes & Color Widget also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 29) and review sentiment (42% vs 25%). Write notes on the screen's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write notes on the screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Sticky Notes & Color Widget sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Write notes on the screen against 4.6 for Sticky Notes & Color Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes & Color Widget has 6.6K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Write notes on the screen's written reviews are positive against 42% of Sticky Notes & Color Widget's.

Write notes on the screen ships an update every 27 months, Sticky Notes & Color Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write notes on the screen | Sticky Notes & Color Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-notes-on-the-screen/id1069821650/reviews)** | [4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-and-color-widget/id1476063010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **42.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alejandro Melero Zaballos](https://appshunter.io/developer/665859435) | [Hive 5 Studio DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335530933) |

## What reviewers say

### Write notes on the screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-notes-on-the-screen/id1069821650)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a digital notepad. Quickly jot down notes, create sketches, or make to-do lists using various drawing tools and backgrounds. Easily share your creations or save them for later.

**Highlights:** Choose color and typography, Various background options, Clear, undo, and save notes, Insert images or take photos, Share notes instantly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual plan | $19.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full forever purchase | $34.99 | one-time |


### Sticky Notes & Color Widget

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

Create colorful sticky notes, checklists, and reminders that can be pinned directly to your Home Screen as widgets. Dictate notes with your voice, add photos, and organize them by color. Sync across all your Apple devices using iCloud.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Color-coded notes, Checklists and to-do lists, Voice notes (voice to text), Notes with pictures, iCloud sync, App lock

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Subscription | $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 |
| 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 Write notes on the screen free?

Write notes on the screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sticky Notes & Color Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Write notes on the screen or Sticky Notes & Color Widget?

Write notes on the screen is rated higher. Write notes on the screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Sticky Notes & Color Widget averages 4.6 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Write notes on the screen or Sticky Notes & Color Widget have ads?

Both Write notes on the screen and Sticky Notes & Color Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write notes on the screen or Sticky Notes & Color Widget?

Write notes on the screen ships an update every 27 months, and Sticky Notes & Color Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Write notes on the screen was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sticky Notes & Color Widget on November 7, 2026.

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