Comparison

Brain;Notes vs ColorSticky

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

Head to head
About

Brain;Notes

Organize your thoughts and information with a scrapbook-style notepad. Freely add text, photos, maps, URLs, and voice memos to multiple workspaces. Notes can be secured with biometric authentication and exported as PDFs.

Highlights
  • Scrapbook-style organization
  • Support for text, photo, location, URL, and voice notes
  • Multiple workspaces with custom wallpapers
  • Biometric note locking
  • Calendar and Reminder integration
  • PDF export and AirDrop support
  • Stable and Shared note modes
Features
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"Brain;Notes" is a scrapbook-like sticky note that uses sticky notes to efficiently organize your ideas and information. You can freely write down not only text but also maps, photos, URLs, and other notes on your workspace. It can be used in a variety of ways depending on your ideas and thoughts, such as mind mapping. Main Features ・Simple menu-driven user interface. ・Available note types: text, photo, location, URL, and voice. ・Voice notes can be recorded for 60 seconds. ・Multiple workspaces are available for managing notes. ・Each workspace can have its own wallpaper. ・Each note can be locked by biometric authentication. ・Notes can be created as events in Calendar.app. ・Notes can be registered in Reminder.app. ・Workspaces can be exported as PDF files. ・AirDrop is supported. ・App supports for Sharing. (Notes can be created by "Share" from other apps. Notes can be created by dragging from other apps.) Unique Features: ・When a note is set to "Stable" mode, it will appear in all workspaces. If you create a new workspace, the note will still appear automatically. ・When a note is set to "Shared" mode, it will only appear in the workspace you select. Attentions: ・There is no ability to delete a workspace. However, you can delete all notes on a workspace with a three-finger tap gesture. Please be careful not to create too many workspaces. ・If there are less than 10 notes left, the app will automatically refill notes to 10 at midnight. Gesture Operations: Workspace (gray area): ・Single Tap: shows menu. ・Double Tap: creates new note. ・Two Finger Tap: reset wallpaper. ・Three Finger Tap: deletes all notes on the workspace. Sticky notes: ・Single Tap: shows menu. ・Double Tap: transforms appearance. ・Long Press: shows context menu.

About

ColorSticky

This app provides a minimalist note-taking experience with home screen widgets for instant access. Personalize your notes with colorful backgrounds, elegant fonts, and rich text formatting. Sync across devices with iCloud and set reminders to stay organized.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • Colorful note backgrounds
  • Elegant font selection
  • Rich text formatting
  • WYSIWYG editing
  • iCloud sync
  • Reminder feature
Features
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ColorSticky, your ultimate minimalist home screen notes app, offers convenient features like widget support, iCloud sync, reminder convenience, and a beautiful interface, effortlessly simplifying note-taking and task management. Key Features: 1. Widget Convenience: Pin your essential notes directly to your home screen using various widget sizes. Instant access, no fuss. 2. Colorful Backgrounds: Personalize your notes with a rich palette of beautiful colors and gradients. Make your notes uniquely yours. 3. Elegant Fonts: Choose from a curated selection of exquisite fonts, including classics like Futura, Marker Felt, and Chalkboard SE. 4. Rich Text Formatting: Elevate your notes with advanced formatting options. Align text, adjust margins, and fine-tune line spacing. 5. WYSIWYG Editing: What you see on the widget mirrors precisely what you’ll find in the app. No surprises, just seamless consistency. 6. Dark Mode Support: Effortlessly switch to dark mode for a visually comfortable experience, optimized even for iPad users. 7. iCloud Sync: Access your notes seamlessly across multiple devices. Your ideas, always within reach. 8. Reminder Feature: Set reminders, and let ColorSticky keep you on track. Never miss an important task again. Our Commitment: At ColorSticky, we’re passionate about creating the ultimate “minimalist” and “exquisite” note-taking app. Your feedback matters! Share your thoughts and fantastic ideas with us as we shape the future of ColorSticky. Download ColorSticky now and elevate your note-taking experience into an artful and efficient journey. Contact us at: sticky_notes_app@outlook.com Terms of Service:https://pages.bitbylab.com/apps/colorsticky/terms-of-service/ios Privacy Policy:https://pages.bitbylab.com/apps/colorsticky/privacy/ios Copyright Attribution for Background Images in Notes: Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Image by Freepik

Screenshots

ColorSticky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ColorSticky at 77% against Brain;Notes's 0%. ColorSticky also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (73 vs 2). Brain;Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price and in-app purchases 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. Brain;Notes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ColorSticky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ColorSticky holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColorSticky has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Brain;Notes's written reviews are positive against 77% of ColorSticky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brain;Notes ships an update every 6 days, ColorSticky every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Brain;Notes versus ColorSticky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrain;NotesColorSticky
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.7 (73 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings273 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKouichi Abe祥鹏 朱

Customer experience

Brain;Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ColorSticky

All ratings73 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Brain;Notes

One-time4
  • 20 notes$0.99
  • 50 notes$1.99
  • 80 notes$2.99
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  • 150 notes$4.99
3 purchases

ColorSticky

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock All$9.99

Questions

Is Brain;Notes free?
Brain;Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ColorSticky free?
ColorSticky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brain;Notes or ColorSticky?
ColorSticky is rated higher. Brain;Notes averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ColorSticky averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.
Do Brain;Notes or ColorSticky have ads?
ColorSticky shows ads; Brain;Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Brain;Notes or ColorSticky?
Brain;Notes ships an update every 6 days, and ColorSticky every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brain;Notes was updated on November 3, 2026 and ColorSticky on November 3, 2026.

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