Comparison

Photo Widget vs PlopNote

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

Head to head
About

Photo Widget

Features
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Yet another photo widget called Petapeta is here! Meaning of Petapeta in Japanese; - sticking something like a seal or sticky note all over the wall Starting from iOS 14, you can place widgets on the home screen. This app makes use of the feature and allows you to post your favorite photos and to-do notes on the home screen as if they were sticky notes. You can post a lot of notes on the home screen just like putting stickies on the wall. It's super easy to make a photo widget. 1. Select a photo in the app to make a note 2. Add a widget on the home screen At this stage you are seeing your selected photo, but this is only a temporary display, so let's link your photo to the widget you just added. 3. Press and hold on the widget you just added and select "Edit widget" 4. Tap "Choose" and choose the note you just made Now you have a photo widget! The way to make a text note widget is the same as a photo widget. Features - You can create up to 50 notes. - There is no limit to the number of widgets you can use. - You can choose from large, medium and small widget sizes. - There is no photo album function. Notes: • This app includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a 6-monthly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. • If you buy premium subscription, you'll get the features listed below: - No Ads - You can create and save an unlimited number of notes Terms of Service: https://www.daikokk.com/en/Petapeta/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.daikokk.com/en/Petapeta/pp/

About

PlopNote

Create customizable sticky notes for your home screen. Personalize with background colors, photos, and text. Useful for lists, reminders, or creative writing.

Highlights
  • Customizable background color
  • Add photos with adjustable transparency
  • Rich text editor with undo/redo
  • Pre-designed background templates
  • Automatic content saving
  • Font size adjustment
Features
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A sticky note widget that can be pasted on the home screen. You can change the font size using the (invisible) button at the top of the widget, making it very easy to adjust the appearance after editing the content. This app widget has a three-layered structure: background color, photo (transparency can be changed), and text, and you can change the appearance to your liking. You can also choose from the background templates included in the app. Shopping list Idea note Favorite word A saying I always want to see Dreams and Hopes etc. It will be useful in various situations. Tap the placed widget to open its note screen. The content of the note is automatically saved, so if you add it and close the screen, it will be immediately reflected in the widget. It also seems like a good idea to use it as a shortcut to continue writing novels. The in-app text editor has features for undo & redo and left/right movement of the cursor. You can also change the font size. The following features can be purchased from within the app as additional features. ・Widget text shading ・Copy widget settings from a created note Ads are displayed by default. You can also purchase to remove ads. These purchases are one-time purchases. If you reinstall, you do not need to purchase it again.

Screenshots

Photo Widget4 screens
PlopNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlopNote at monthly against Photo Widget's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Photo Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 6 months and PlopNote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Widget ships an update every 2 months, PlopNote monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Photo Widget versus PlopNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto WidgetPlopNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaiko K.K.tadashi atoji

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Photo Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Upgrade · 6 Monthly7 Days trial$1.496 Months
  • Pro Upgrade · Yearly7 Days trial$1.991 Year
2 purchases

PlopNote

One-time2
  • Add features$2.99
  • Remove ads$6.99

Questions

Is Photo Widget free?
Photo Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlopNote free?
PlopNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Photo Widget or PlopNote have ads?
Both Photo Widget and PlopNote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Widget or PlopNote?
Photo Widget ships an update every 2 months, and PlopNote monthly. Most recently, Photo Widget was updated on November 3, 2026 and PlopNote on November 3, 2026.

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