# Note Reminder & Sticky Note vs Sticky Notes Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes Widgets at 4.6 against Note Reminder & Sticky Note's 3.8. Sticky Notes Widgets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Note Reminder & Sticky Note's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Reminder & Sticky Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sticky Notes Widgets sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Notes Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes Widgets has 501 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Note Reminder & Sticky Note's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sticky Notes Widgets's.

Note Reminder & Sticky Note ships an update every 4 months, Sticky Notes Widgets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Reminder & Sticky Note | Sticky Notes Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-reminder-and-sticky-note/id1441283586/reviews) | **[4.6 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widgets-jot/id1538046066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **501** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **74.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [勇 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217864494) | [Neat Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449619229) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Reminder & Sticky Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-reminder-and-sticky-note/id1441283586)

Quickly jot down important tasks and create custom wallpapers by combining multiple notes. Set reminders, customize note styles, and even print or share your creations.

**Highlights:** Add/Edit Notes, Create/Preview Wallpaper, Add/Edit Reminders, Customizable Colors, Email & Print Options, Passcode & Touch ID Security, Today Widget & iCloud Sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Sticky Notes Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widgets-jot/id1538046066)

Create and edit notes and drawings to display as widgets on your home and lock screens. Supports Apple Pencil, finger drawing, and typing. Customize appearance and combine text with drawings for versatile use.

**Highlights:** Create notes and drawings, Home and lock screen widgets, Apple Pencil and finger drawing, Text and drawing combination, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Zoom for detail, Share as image or text

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jot Pro: Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jot Pro: Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Extensive customization options (colors, fonts, sizes)
- ✏️ Supports both handwriting and typing
- 📱 Widget functionality displays notes on home screen
- 🖍️ Excellent Apple Pencil support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget sync issues and inconsistent updates
- 🐛 Data corruption and note deletion bugs
- ❌ No cross-device synchronization
- 📝 Text alignment difficult to center manually
- 🔒 Pro features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating after note edits
- Notes randomly overwritten with duplicates of other notes
- Widget display freezing or not connecting
- Corrupted .json backup files on import
- Apple Pencil glitches during writing

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync across all devices
- Transparent background option
- Checkbox/bullet point lists with toggle functionality
- Text formatting (bold, italic, underline) for selected text
- Partial text size adjustment (not whole note)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Reminder & Sticky Note free?

Note Reminder & Sticky Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sticky Notes Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Reminder & Sticky Note or Sticky Notes Widgets?

Sticky Notes Widgets is rated higher. Note Reminder & Sticky Note averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sticky Notes Widgets averages 4.6 from 501 ratings.

### Do Note Reminder & Sticky Note or Sticky Notes Widgets have ads?

Note Reminder & Sticky Note shows ads; Sticky Notes Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Reminder & Sticky Note or Sticky Notes Widgets?

Note Reminder & Sticky Note ships an update every 4 months, and Sticky Notes Widgets every 3 weeks. Most recently, Note Reminder & Sticky Note was updated on September 10, 2026 and Sticky Notes Widgets on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*