# Brain;Notes vs ColorSticky

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Brain;Notes | ColorSticky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainnotes-sticky-scrapbook/id1497452677/reviews) | **[4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorsticky-sticky-notes-app/id1612429662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kouichi Abe](https://appshunter.io/developer/295852950) | [祥鹏 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599224938) |

## What reviewers say

### Brain;Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainnotes-sticky-scrapbook/id1497452677)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 notes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 notes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 notes | $4.99 | one-time |


### ColorSticky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorsticky-sticky-notes-app/id1612429662)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*