Comparison

Simple Spreadsheet vs Sticky Notes & Color Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Spreadsheet

Create and edit spreadsheets with ease. Import Excel files, add charts, and generate PDFs. Offers templates and advanced cell editing features for various organizational tasks.

Highlights
  • Import and edit Excel (xlsx) files
  • Create tables and charts
  • Generate PDF and print sheets
  • Insert images and checkboxes into cells
  • Support for common Excel functions
  • Export to Excel (xlsx) files
Features
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This is a spreadsheet app can let you create sheets and edit sheets. Import excel(xlsx) files, create sheets, tables, charts, generate PDF, print sheets through AirPrint. Create sheets by templates. -Import excel(xlsx) files, view and edit worksheets in workbook. -Search in sheets. -When edit sheets, you can select multiple cells, select a whole row or column, even the whole sheet. -Support merge cells, adjust height of row and width of column. -You can insert image, checkbox and progress/column bar into cell. -Select range, then generate charts, share charts to friend. -Quick sum, insert formula, popular excel functions support. -Generate sheet to image, generate pdf. -Print preview, print through AirPrint. -Export to excel(xlsx) files, share to friends. Whenever you create class calendar, record expense and saving, todo list, grocery list, make travel plan, etc. Simple SpreadSheet may meet your needs. Please refer to our terms and privacy when you download and use this app. To use all the features this app provided, please unlock SpreadSheet PRO. by purchase it in the app. We provide one time purchease and auto-renew subscription year by year. *Subscription will automatically renew each year, within 24 hours of it's expiration. Your credit card will charged through your iTunes account.To stop auto-renewal, turn off the feature in your iTunes account settings at last 24 hours prior to your subscription's expiration. Current, active subscriptions cannot be cancelled. Any suggestions, please email to 354822@qq.com Terms of Use: http://sheetsliteus.qqzhuti.net/terms Privacy Policy: http://sheetsliteus.qqzhuti.net/privacy

About

Sticky Notes & Color Widget

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
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Sticky Notes & Color Widget is an app from Hive 5 Studio for writing colorful sticky notes, checklists and reminders, and pinning them to your Home Screen as widgets. Type a note or dictate it with your voice, color-code it, add a photo, and keep everything synced across your Apple devices with iCloud. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Sticky notes and quick memos: jot down an idea, a phone number or a thought in seconds. - Checklists and to-do lists: tick off groceries, packing lists, chores and daily tasks. - Reminders: get a notification at the time you choose so a note doesn't get forgotten. - Home Screen widgets: put a sticky note or checklist right on your iPhone Home Screen and read it without opening the app. - Color-coded notes: organize notes by color, for example work, home, shopping or ideas. - Notes with pictures: attach a photo to a note, such as a receipt, a whiteboard or a recipe. - Voice notes (voice to text): speak your note instead of typing it. - iCloud sync: your notes stay backed up and available on your other Apple devices. - App lock: lock the app to keep private notes away from anyone who picks up your phone. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a note, checklist or reminder by typing or speaking. 2. Pick a color and add a picture if you like. 3. Add it as a widget to your Home Screen, or set a reminder. WHO IT'S FOR - Anyone who wants sticky notes on the iPhone Home Screen instead of paper notes on the fridge or monitor. - People looking for a simple to-do list or checklist app without a complicated setup. - Students who keep track of assignments, exams and study notes. - Busy parents managing grocery lists, school dates and household chores. - Anyone who likes color-coded notes for planning, brainstorming and daily organization. ------------ Pro Pack Subscription Conditions: - Your subscription lasts 1 month, 6 months, or 1 year, depending on the subscription level chosen at the time of purchase. - You will be charged $2.99 for 1 month (includes free trial for 7 days), $11.99 for 6 months (includes free trial for 7 days), $19.99 for 1 year (includes free trial for 7 days), depending on the subscription level chosen at the time of purchase. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. - Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription. You will be charged $2.99 for 1 month, $11.99 for 6 months, or $19.99 for 1 year, depending on your subscription level. - You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. - Any unused part or time-span of a free trial period will be forfeited, as soon as you purchase a subscription. - You can view our Privacy Policy here: https://www.hive5.studio/privacy-policy/ - You can view our Terms of Use here: https://www.hive5.studio/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

Simple Spreadsheet4 screens
Sticky Notes & Color Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Simple Spreadsheet at none against Sticky Notes & Color Widget's shown. Simple Spreadsheet also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Spreadsheet sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Simple Spreadsheet against 4.6 for Sticky Notes & Color Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 6.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Simple Spreadsheet's written reviews are positive against 42% of Sticky Notes & Color Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Spreadsheet ships an update every 3 weeks, Sticky Notes & Color Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Spreadsheet versus Sticky Notes & Color Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple SpreadsheetSticky Notes & Color Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7K ratings) — better4.6 (6.6K ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better42.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7K — better6.6K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWEN WU LIHive 5 Studio DOO

Customer experience

Simple Spreadsheet

All ratings6,874 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral11.4%
Negative44.8%

Sticky Notes & Color Widget

All ratings6,635 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews773 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative49.2%

User reviews

Simple Spreadsheet

From 7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive
  • 👍 Good for basic needs
  • 👍 Spreadsheet functionality
  • 👍 Helpful for small businesses

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without paying
  • 🔒 Inability to print or export data
  • 🐛 Data loss and sync issues
  • 🐛 Keyboard and navigation problems

Sticky Notes & Color Widget

From 6.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable notes
  • 🚀 Convenient home screen widgets
  • 👍 Helps with organization and memory
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable to use

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💤 Poor widget functionality
  • 📢 Excessive ads in free version

Bugs and requests

Simple Spreadsheet

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Data disappearing or changing unexpectedly
  • Inability to login or access purchased features
  • Sync and backup issues across devices
  • Overlapping UI elements and poor layout

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to zoom out and see full spreadsheet
  • Option to insert and delete columns/rows
  • Improved sharing and collaboration features
  • More advanced formula and formatting options
  • Better tutorials and user guides

Sticky Notes & Color Widget

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notes disappearing or not displaying properly
  • Inability to edit or delete notes
  • Crashes and black screens
  • Widget not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Improve note organization (e.g. grouping, tagging)
  • Allow custom backgrounds and fonts
  • Sync notes across devices
  • Improve widget customization and reliability

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Simple Spreadsheet

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 year3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time5
  • Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 Month$0.99
  • Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 3 month$1.99
  • Unlock SpreadSheet Pro 1 year$3.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock SpreadSheet PRO Forever$4.99
  • Unlock SpreadSheet PRO Forever$9.99
10 purchases

Sticky Notes & Color Widget

Subscriptions10
  • 1-Month Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Sticky Notes Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 1-Month Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • 1-Month Subscription$3.991 Month
  • 1-Month Subscription$4.991 Month
  • 1-Month Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Notes Plus7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • 1-Year Subscription$19.991 Year
  • 1-Year Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • 1-Year Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Spreadsheet free?
Simple Spreadsheet 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, Simple Spreadsheet or Sticky Notes & Color Widget?
Simple Spreadsheet is rated higher. Simple Spreadsheet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while Sticky Notes & Color Widget averages 4.6 from 6.6K ratings.
Do Simple Spreadsheet or Sticky Notes & Color Widget have ads?
Sticky Notes & Color Widget shows ads; Simple Spreadsheet does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Spreadsheet or Sticky Notes & Color Widget?
Simple Spreadsheet ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sticky Notes & Color Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Spreadsheet was updated on November 6, 2026 and Sticky Notes & Color Widget on November 8, 2026.

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