# Sticky Notes vs Smart Watch Notes Pro

The clearest difference is price: Sticky Notes at Free against Smart Watch Notes Pro's $2.99. Sticky Notes also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Smart Watch Notes Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Sticky Notes is free to download; Smart Watch Notes Pro costs $2.99 up front. Sticky Notes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Smart Watch Notes Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 months, Smart Watch Notes Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Smart Watch Notes Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiren Merja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1354461445) | [Christopher Riches](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464887687) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticky Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-notepad/id1354476813)

Easily capture and organize your thoughts with customizable notes. Secure your data with a passcode and sync across devices via iCloud. Export notes as PDFs and set reminders for important memos.

**Highlights:** iCloud sync, Passcode security, Customizable notes (color, font), PDF export, Reminder notifications, Auto-delete notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Color | $1.99 | one-time |
| All in one pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Smart Watch Notes Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-watch-notes-pro/id6742542265)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Smart Watch Notes Pro free?

Smart Watch Notes Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Sticky Notes or Smart Watch Notes Pro have ads?

Sticky Notes shows ads; Smart Watch Notes Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Smart Watch Notes Pro?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Watch Notes Pro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on June 1, 2026 and Smart Watch Notes Pro on September 8, 2026.

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