Sticky Notes Widget vs LockNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sticky Notes Widget
Add unlimited sticky notes and reminders to your iOS Home Screen and Lock Screen. Never forget important tasks with notes that appear automatically when you pick up your phone. Customize your notes with text, checklists, photos, and various styles.
- Unlimited Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Automatic note display
- Edit notes as widgets
- Support for text, checklists, and photos
- iCloud sync
- Customizable fonts, colors, and backgrounds
- Dark mode
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◆◆◆All new Widgets for iOS 17◆◆ Add unlimited widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen You will never forget again because these notes is very sticky! It's so convenience that your notes will appear the moment you pick up your phone. No action needed. You can edit the notes in this app and set it as your lock screen or widget. Features: - Edit note and set it as lock screen or widget. - Use text, checklist or photo. - Automatically sync between devices using iCloud. - Custom font, color and style. - Beautiful color, gradient or pattern background. - Dark mode. Sticky Notes+: • You can subscribe to unlock all features and create unlimited notes. • Subscription auto-renew at the end of current period, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Terms of use: https://tapuniverse.com/terms/ Privacy policy: https://tapuniverse.com/policy/
LockNotes
Pin notes, to-dos, reminders, and quotes directly to your iPhone Lock Screen. Access important information at a glance without unlocking your device. Customize your notes with different fonts and styles.
- Notes on Lock Screen
- Quick Note Taking
- Customizable Fonts & Styles
- Event & Countdown Tracking
- Inspirational Quotes
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LockNotes – Sticky Notes on Your iPhone Lock Screen Stay organized and never forget what matters! With LockNotes, you can pin your notes, to-dos, reminders, or even motivational quotes directly to your iPhone Lock Screen. No need to unlock your phone — your important info is always right in front of you. Why you’ll love LockNotes: • Notes on Lock Screen – Keep tasks, reminders, and ideas instantly visible. • Quick Note Taking – Capture thoughts in seconds. • Customizable Fonts & Styles – Personalize your notes to match your style. • Perfect for Events & Countdowns – Track birthdays, deadlines, or daily goals. • Stay Inspired – Add quotes or affirmations to boost your day. Make your Lock Screen more useful than ever. Download LockNotes now and keep your life organized at a glance!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes Widget at 4.7 against LockNotes's 2.7. Sticky Notes Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). LockNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (41% vs 29%). On price and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Sticky Notes Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LockNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sticky Notes Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes Widget has 6.5K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Sticky Notes Widget's written reviews are positive against 41% of LockNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Sticky Notes Widget ships an update daily, LockNotes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sticky Notes Widget | LockNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better | 2.7 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 40.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K — better | 29 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 796 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | TAPUNIVERSE LLC | Cao Tran |
Customer experience
Sticky Notes Widget
LockNotes
Bugs and requests
Sticky Notes Widget
Reported bugs
3 issues- Notes randomly deleting
- Widget not updating properly
- App crashing or becoming unusable
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- More color/font customization
- Ability to have multiple notes without subscription
- Improved Lock Screen integration
LockNotes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sticky Notes Widget
- Sticky Notes+3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Sticky Notes+$19.991 Year
LockNotes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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