# Sticky Widgets vs Sticky Notes Widget+

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Widgets at 4.6 against Sticky Notes Widget+'s 4.1. Sticky Widgets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (40% vs 8%). Sticky Notes Widget+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Sticky Notes Widget+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Widgets has 30K ratings behind it against 259, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Sticky Widgets's written reviews are positive against 8% of Sticky Notes Widget+'s.

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Sticky Notes Widget+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Widgets | Sticky Notes Widget+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320/reviews)** | [4.1 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-plus/id1533370924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 259 |
| Positive reviews | **40.5% of reviews** | 7.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1881 Digital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332213954) | [SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561934122) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticky Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320)

Easily add customizable sticky notes to your home screen and lock screen. Sync notes across devices with iCloud and integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for quick access and updates. Personalize your notes with various fonts, colors, and styles.

**Highlights:** Home screen sticky notes, Lock screen pinning (premium), iCloud sync, Customizable appearance (color, font, size), Siri and Shortcuts integration, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Upgrade - Quarterly | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Upgrade - Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Classic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade - One-Time Option | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📋 Convenient and handy widget
- 🔍 Helpful for reminders and lists
- 💻 Works well as a digital sticky note
- 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts
- 💰 Affordable one-time payment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Disappearing notes
- 📝 Difficulty editing and saving notes
- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 🔍 Confusing note ID management

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Editing issues where changes don't save
- Widgets not updating properly
- Crashes and freezes after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add checklist functionality
- Improve syncing across devices
- Allow rearranging of notes
- Provide better note organization options
- Add support for more languages


### Sticky Notes Widget+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-plus/id1533370924)

Organize your life with customizable sticky notes displayed directly on your home screen. Quickly create and access important tasks, lists, and information with various widget sizes and color options.

**Highlights:** Create personalized sticky notes, Display notes on home screen widgets, Multiple widget sizes (small, big, rectangle), Customizable note colors, Format notes for quick access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idea for a tool
- 👍 Versatile for various uses
- 👍 Good tutorials available
- 👍 Offers text formatting options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes randomly delete
- 🐛 Notes disappear when editing
- 🐛 Widget display issues
- 🐛 Lifetime purchase re-prompted
- 🐛 Intrusive and frequent ads

**Reported bugs**

- Notes delete when opened for edit
- All notes randomly deleted
- List not displaying in widget view
- Notes disappear while working on them
- Oldest note deleted when creating new one (free version)

**Requested features**

- Improve widget appearance
- Fix font and color issues in widget
- Ensure notes are recoverable
- Restore lifetime purchase functionality
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Widgets free?

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

### Is Sticky Notes Widget+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Widgets or Sticky Notes Widget+?

Sticky Widgets is rated higher. Sticky Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Sticky Notes Widget+ averages 4.1 from 259 ratings.

### Do Sticky Widgets or Sticky Notes Widget+ have ads?

Sticky Notes Widget+ shows ads; Sticky Widgets does not.

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

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sticky Notes Widget+ weekly. Most recently, Sticky Widgets was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sticky Notes Widget+ on September 23, 2026.

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