# Note Widget + vs Sticky Notes Widgets

The clearest difference is ads: Sticky Notes Widgets at none against Note Widget +'s shown. Sticky Notes Widgets also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Widget + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 438 and 501 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Note Widget +'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Sticky Notes Widgets's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Note Widget + ships an update monthly, Sticky Notes Widgets every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Widget + | Sticky Notes Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735/reviews) | **[4.6 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widgets-jot/id1538046066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 438 | **501** |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 74.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.8** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuri Nesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/521035681) | [Neat Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449619229) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Widget +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735)

Create handwritten notes, dictate voice memos, and write over images. Transform speech into text and schedule reminders. Secure your notes with biometric locks and display them directly on your widget screen.

**Highlights:** Handwritten and text notes, Write over images, Dictate notes and record speech, Transform voice to text, Schedule reminders, Password/biometric protection, Display notes on widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Club, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Happy Club, 6 month | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Happy Club, Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast to use
- 👍 Great for various lists
- 👍 Good for note-taking
- 👍 Syncs across devices
- 👍 No distracting ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot delete notes
- 🐛 Subscription not reloading
- 🐛 App won't stay open
- 🐛 Blank yellow page issue
- 🐛 Paper too small for notes

**Reported bugs**

- App won't let me delete a note
- App will not reload subscription
- App won't stay open
- Blank yellow page issue
- Scrolls back to the top of a note

**Requested features**

- Add folder organization
- More than nine categories
- Ability to add tags
- Password protection for notes
- Show full widgets on home screen


### 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 Widget + free?

Note Widget + 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 Widget + or Sticky Notes Widgets?

Sticky Notes Widgets is rated higher. Note Widget + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 438 ratings, while Sticky Notes Widgets averages 4.6 from 501 ratings.

### Do Note Widget + or Sticky Notes Widgets have ads?

Note Widget + shows ads; Sticky Notes Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Widget + or Sticky Notes Widgets?

Note Widget + ships an update monthly, and Sticky Notes Widgets every 3 weeks. Most recently, Note Widget + was updated on September 19, 2026 and Sticky Notes Widgets on September 22, 2026.

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