# Sticky Notes vs Memo Widget

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sticky Notes at weekly against Memo Widget's every 2 months. Sticky Notes also leads on ratings volume (501 vs 65). Memo Widget'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. Sticky Notes sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Memo Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memo Widget 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 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 78% of Memo Widget's.

Sticky Notes ships an update weekly, Memo Widget every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Memo Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-notepad-widget/id1530897546/reviews) | **[4.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-widget-smart-notepad/id1539258115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **501** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 221 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shota Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/535161626) | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Memo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-widget-smart-notepad/id1539258115)

This app provides a simple notepad experience with home screen widgets for quick access. It offers features like PDF output, iCloud backup, and customization options for text and background. Easily attach photos, search notes, and protect them with a passcode lock.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, PDF, HTML & PNG output, iCloud backup and sync, Passcode lock, Attach photos, Customizable text/background

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

Sticky Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Memo Widget free?

Memo Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Memo Widget?

Memo Widget is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while Memo Widget averages 4.9 from 65 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Memo Widget have ads?

Both Sticky Notes and Memo Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Memo Widget?

Sticky Notes ships an update weekly, and Memo Widget every 2 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on October 11, 2026 and Memo Widget on October 13, 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.*