# Text Widget Noti vs Sticky Notes

Text Widget Noti and Sticky Notes both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 39% of Text Widget Noti's. Sticky Notes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (501 vs 49). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Widget Noti sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sticky Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Text Widget Noti against 4.6 for Sticky Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 501 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Text Widget Noti's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sticky Notes's.

Text Widget Noti ships an update monthly, Sticky Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Widget Noti | Sticky Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-widget-noti/id1496440746/reviews) | **[4.6 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-notepad-widget/id1530897546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **501** |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041851744) | [Shota Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/535161626) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Widget Noti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-widget-noti/id1496440746)

This app allows you to create and display sticky notes directly on your homescreen. Quickly jot down memos, snippets, or reminders and access them instantly without opening another application. Premium features include customizable text size and iCloud synchronization.

**Highlights:** Write, update, and delete short notes, View notes in home screen widgets, Customizable text size (Premium), iCloud Sync (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noti Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Noti Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Noti Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### Sticky Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-notepad-widget/id1530897546)

Pin notes and to-do lists directly to your Home and Lock Screens for quick access. Organize tasks, customize backgrounds with colors or photos, and choose from various fonts. Ideal for reminders, class notes, and visualizing goals.

**Highlights:** Pin notes to Home and Lock Screens, Organize tasks by category, Customize backgrounds with photos, Cute font options, Character count display, Undo/Redo functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Hiding | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $12.99 | per year |
| Tip | $1.00 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $5.00 | one-time |
| Greatest Tip | $10.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Customizable backgrounds and fonts
- 💡 Ability to add notes to home screen
- 🚀 Lightweight and fast
- 👍 Helpful for daily tasks and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 💸 Paid version required for advanced features
- 🔒 No iCloud sync or cross-device support
- 🔍 Confusing instructions, mostly in non-English languages

**Reported bugs**

- Newly created notes not showing up on home screen
- Duplicated notes with same content
- Inability to change default font and background settings
- Disappearing notes after app updates

**Requested features**

- Allow text formatting (bold, italic, underline)
- Add checklist/to-do list functionality
- Implement iCloud sync and cross-device support
- Provide option to remove app branding from widget
- Add ability to set reminders/alarms for notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Widget Noti free?

Text Widget Noti is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Text Widget Noti or Sticky Notes?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Text Widget Noti averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Sticky Notes averages 4.6 from 501 ratings.

### Do Text Widget Noti or Sticky Notes have ads?

Both Text Widget Noti and Sticky Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Text Widget Noti or Sticky Notes?

Text Widget Noti ships an update monthly, and Sticky Notes weekly. Most recently, Text Widget Noti was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sticky Notes on September 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.*