# Widget Timer vs Stickies

The clearest difference is rating: Widget Timer at 4.1 against Stickies's 3.3. Widget Timer also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 29%). Stickies's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stickies sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 186 and 471 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Widget Timer's written reviews are positive against 29% of Stickies's.

Widget Timer ships an update fortnightly, Stickies weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Timer | Stickies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547/reviews)** | [3.3 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickies-sticky-notes-widget/id1538284842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 186 | **471** |
| Positive reviews | **44.1% of reviews** | 29.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Luca Meghnagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/954147718) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547)

Create and manage unlimited timers directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Set repeating timers, personalize themes, and receive local notifications for alerts. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Home screen timer widgets, Interactive widget controls, Lock screen widgets, Customizable widget themes, Theme gallery, Repeating timers, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Timer Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Widget Timer Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional interface
- 👍 Great for medication reminders
- 👍 Customizable colors
- 👍 Works well for basic timers
- 👍 Good for lockscreen widgets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timers don't disappear after finishing
- 🐛 No instructions provided
- 🐛 Sound notifications don't play from widget
- 🐛 Widgets require tapping to update
- 🐛 Paid version needed for multiple timers

**Reported bugs**

- Old timers are not deletable
- Alert sounds don't play from widgets
- Countdown feature requires tapping widget to update
- Nonstop battery draining
- Paid widget on iPad doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Option to remove old timers
- Instructions for use
- Fix sound notifications for widgets
- Allow resetting/turning off alarms from widget
- Repeat alarm option at the end


### 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 Widget Timer free?

Widget Timer 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, Widget Timer or Stickies?

Widget Timer is rated higher. Widget Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Stickies averages 3.3 from 471 ratings.

### Do Widget Timer or Stickies have ads?

Neither Widget Timer nor Stickies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Timer or Stickies?

Widget Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Stickies weekly. Most recently, Widget Timer was updated on November 11, 2026 and Stickies on November 11, 2026.

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