# Sticky Widgets vs Sew Calc

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sew Calc at none against Sticky Widgets's 9. Sew Calc also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Sticky Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Widgets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Sew Calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sew Calc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Widgets has 30K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Widgets | Sew Calc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-calc/id1584509329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1881 Digital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332213954) | [Pablo Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584509331) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticky Widgets

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

Easily add customizable sticky notes to your home and lock screens. Sync notes across devices with iCloud and integrate with Siri and Shortcuts. Unlock advanced features like custom colors and reminders with an optional upgrade.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Lock screen pinning, iCloud sync, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Customizable appearance, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Upgrade - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Upgrade - Quarterly | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Upgrade - Quarterly | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Upgrade - Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Upgrade - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Classic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade - One-Time Option | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade - One-Time Option | $34.99 | 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


### Sew Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sew-calc/id1584509329)

This utility app simplifies fractional calculations for sewing and patternmaking. It allows users to perform basic arithmetic on fractions with denominators of halves, quarters, eighths, and sixteenths, making complex measurements easy.

**Highlights:** Fractional inch calculations, Basic math operations on fractions, Supports halves, quarters, eighths, and sixteenths, Intuitive numerator/denominator input

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Widgets free?

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

### Is Sew Calc free?

Sew Calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Widgets or Sew Calc?

Sew Calc is rated higher. Sticky Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Sew Calc averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sticky Widgets or Sew Calc have ads?

Neither Sticky Widgets nor Sew Calc shows ads.

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