# Note Reminder & Sticky Note vs Stickies

The clearest difference is ads: Stickies at none against Note Reminder & Sticky Note's shown. Stickies also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (467 vs 7). Note Reminder & Sticky Note's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (50% vs 29%). 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 Stickies sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note Reminder & Sticky Note holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickies has 467 ratings behind it against 7, 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 29% of Stickies's.

Note Reminder & Sticky Note ships an update every 4 months, Stickies weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Reminder & Sticky Note | Stickies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-reminder-and-sticky-note/id1441283586/reviews)** | [3.3 (467 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickies-sticky-notes-widget/id1538284842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **467** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 29.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [勇 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217864494) | [Luca Meghnagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/954147718) |

## 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 |


### Stickies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickies-sticky-notes-widget/id1538284842)

Add customizable sticky notes directly to your iPhone and iPad's Home and Lock Screens. Easily jot down memos, inspirational quotes, or track habits with a variety of fonts and colors.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Customizable text and color, Over 30 fonts, Edit directly from widget

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use widget interface
- 💡 Edit notes directly from home screen without opening app
- 🎨 Multiple customization options (colors, fonts, sizes)
- 📝 Create multiple independent notes
- 💰 One-time payment model instead of subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently doesn't work or open
- 😕 Confusing user interface and unclear instructions
- 🚫 Limited free version functionality
- 💸 Requires payment for most features
- 📱 Compatibility issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on welcome/setup screen
- Text editing functionality not working
- Unable to create or open sticky notes
- Keyboard not appearing for text input
- Notes not saving or syncing

**Requested features**

- Cross-device synchronization
- Direct lock screen widget placement
- Color picker for custom colors
- System adaptive/transparent backgrounds
- One-click note editing from home screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Reminder & Sticky Note free?

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

### Is Stickies free?

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

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

Note Reminder & Sticky Note is rated higher. Note Reminder & Sticky Note averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Stickies averages 3.3 from 467 ratings.

### Do Note Reminder & Sticky Note or Stickies have ads?

Note Reminder & Sticky Note shows ads; Stickies does not.

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

Note Reminder & Sticky Note ships an update every 4 months, and Stickies weekly. Most recently, Note Reminder & Sticky Note was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stickies on October 24, 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.*