# Sticky Widgets vs BulletsMind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BulletsMind at 100% against Sticky Widgets's 40%. BulletsMind also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Sticky Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 BulletsMind sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BulletsMind 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 1, 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 100% of BulletsMind's.

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, BulletsMind every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Widgets | BulletsMind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletsmind-simple-outliner/id1629214528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 96 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1881 Digital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332213954) | [YUKI TANAIKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/478558546) |

## 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


### BulletsMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletsmind-simple-outliner/id1629214528)

This app helps you organize ideas and information using a hierarchical bulleted note system. It combines the usability of mind mapping with outline processing, supporting features like coloring, task management, and link insertion. Export your outlines or sync them across devices.

**Highlights:** Hierarchical bulleted notes, Intuitive operability, Rich expression with coloring, To-do management with progress rates, Link insertion for reference sites, Export and share outlines, Multi-device sync via Google Drive

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BulletsMind Pro Version Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| BulletsMind Pro Version Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Widgets free?

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

### Is BulletsMind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Widgets or BulletsMind?

BulletsMind is rated higher. Sticky Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while BulletsMind averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sticky Widgets or BulletsMind have ads?

Neither Sticky Widgets nor BulletsMind shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Widgets or BulletsMind?

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and BulletsMind every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Widgets was updated on October 28, 2026 and BulletsMind on October 27, 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.*