# Sticky Widgets vs Calligraphy Master

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sticky Widgets at every 2 weeks against Calligraphy Master's every 3 months. Sticky Widgets also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (30K vs 2.5K). Calligraphy Master's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Widgets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Calligraphy Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Widgets has 30K ratings behind it against 2.5K, 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 34% of Calligraphy Master's.

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Calligraphy Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Widgets | Calligraphy Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-master-cursive/id1598691036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **40.3% of reviews** | 33.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1881 Digital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332213954) | [Calligraphy Master LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741288234) |

## 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 (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


### Calligraphy Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-master-cursive/id1598691036)

Generate custom calligraphy templates with hundreds of font styles. Practice cursive writing with Apple Pencil support and export your designs for printing. Personalize your practice with various colors, grids, and text options.

**Highlights:** Generate custom font templates, Hundreds of font styles, Export and print templates, Apple Pencil support, Customizable grids and colors, Practice with classic texts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calligraphy Master Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Calligraphy Master Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Calligraphy Master Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Phenomenal resource
- 🤓 Great for handwriting practice
- 👍 Awesome app
- 🤩 Love it
- 🎨 Excellent for learning calligraphy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free, requires paid subscription
- 🤔 Confusing, no free fonts available
- 😕 Difficult to use, not intuitive
- 🙄 Misleading, claims to be free but isn't
- 🤷‍♀️ Lacks tutorials and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues and compatibility problems
- Tracing feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when changing font size
- Inability to save or export practice work

**Requested features**

- Add more font options, including Chancery
- Allow importing and editing of custom texts
- Provide better guidance and tutorials
- Offer a selection of free fonts to try
- Improve overall user experience and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Widgets free?

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

### Is Calligraphy Master free?

Calligraphy Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Widgets or Calligraphy Master?

Sticky Widgets is rated higher. Sticky Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Calligraphy Master averages 4.3 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Sticky Widgets or Calligraphy Master have ads?

Neither Sticky Widgets nor Calligraphy Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Widgets or Calligraphy Master?

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calligraphy Master every 3 months. Most recently, Sticky Widgets was updated on October 21, 2026 and Calligraphy Master on October 17, 2026.

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