# Sticky Widgets vs LockNotes

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Widgets at 4.6 against LockNotes's 2.7. Sticky Widgets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). LockNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. LockNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Widgets has 30K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 41% positive.

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, LockNotes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Widgets | LockNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320/reviews)** | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-note-on-lock-screen/id1645006192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | **40.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 93 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [1881 Digital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332213954) | [Cao Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346991351) |

## 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


### LockNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-note-on-lock-screen/id1645006192)

Pin notes, to-dos, reminders, and quotes directly to your iPhone Lock Screen. Access important information at a glance without unlocking your device. Customize your notes with different fonts and styles.

**Highlights:** Notes on Lock Screen, Quick Note Taking, Customizable Fonts & Styles, Event & Countdown Tracking, Inspirational Quotes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Widgets free?

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

### Is LockNotes free?

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

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

Sticky Widgets is rated higher. Sticky Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while LockNotes averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Sticky Widgets or LockNotes have ads?

LockNotes shows ads; Sticky Widgets does not.

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

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and LockNotes every 3 months. Most recently, Sticky Widgets was updated on October 14, 2026 and LockNotes on October 1, 2026.

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