Comparison

Sticky Notes Widget vs LockNotes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

Screenshots

Sticky Notes Widget4 screens
LockNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Sticky Notes Widget versus LockNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSticky Notes WidgetLockNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.5K ratings) — better2.7 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews40.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.5K — better29
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size796 MB83 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTAPUNIVERSE LLCCao Tran

Customer experience

Sticky Notes Widget

All ratings6,481 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews255 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative63.1%

LockNotes

All ratings24 ratings
Positive45.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative56.8%

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

2 purchases

Sticky Notes Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Sticky Notes+3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Sticky Notes+$19.991 Year
None

LockNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sticky Notes Widget free?
Sticky Notes Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockNotes free?
LockNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes Widget or LockNotes?
Sticky Notes Widget is rated higher. Sticky Notes Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while LockNotes averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.
Do Sticky Notes Widget or LockNotes have ads?
LockNotes shows ads; Sticky Notes Widget does not.
Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes Widget or LockNotes?
Sticky Notes Widget ships an update daily, and LockNotes every 3 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes Widget was updated on October 14, 2026 and LockNotes on October 1, 2026.

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