# InstantTODO vs Sticky Notes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sticky Notes at weekly against InstantTODO's every 6 weeks. Sticky Notes also leads on ratings volume (501 vs 8). InstantTODO's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (78% vs 60%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InstantTODO sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 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.

InstantTODO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 501 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of InstantTODO's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sticky Notes's.

InstantTODO ships an update every 6 weeks, Sticky Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstantTODO | Sticky Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instanttodo-never-forget-task/id1528323467/reviews)** | [4.6 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-notepad-widget/id1530897546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **501** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [flickfrog](https://appshunter.io/developer/513272768) | [Shota Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/535161626) |

## What reviewers say

### InstantTODO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instanttodo-never-forget-task/id1528323467)

This is a straightforward to-do list application designed for users who struggle with remembering tasks. It features persistent alarms to ensure nothing is forgotten, simple one-tap task addition, and easy management through swiping and holding. It also offers iCloud backup and synchronization.

**Highlights:** Persistent alarms, One-tap task addition, Simple single list, iCloud backup and sync, Easy sorting and deletion, Customizable backgrounds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium Plan(Annual) | $23.49 | per year |


### 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 InstantTODO free?

InstantTODO 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, InstantTODO or Sticky Notes?

InstantTODO is rated higher. InstantTODO averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Sticky Notes averages 4.6 from 501 ratings.

### Do InstantTODO or Sticky Notes have ads?

Both InstantTODO and Sticky Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, InstantTODO or Sticky Notes?

InstantTODO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sticky Notes weekly. Most recently, InstantTODO was updated on September 18, 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.*