Comparison

Sticky Widgets vs Flashcards maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sticky Widgets

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
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"It's perfect, honestly." - Myke Hurley, Connected "What makes Sticky Widgets great is the simplicity of the experience." - Ryan Christoffel, MacStories "This is a great concept." - Dave Mark, The Loop Welcome to Sticky Widgets, the absolute easiest way to put a sticky note on your home screen and edit it quickly. Add as many Sticky Widgets as you'd like, in every widget size. It's simple! It works on iPad! You can even pin notes to your Lock Screen with a premium subscription so they're visible even when your phone is locked! 1. Add a Sticky Widget to your home screen 2. Tap on the widget to edit it 3. That's about it! But that's not all. Once you have a widget in place, you can customize it: change color, background, font, alignment, size, even rotation! And your widgets now sync to your iCloud account, meaning you can put a note on multiple devices logged into the same Apple ID and they'll stay in sync. Sticky Widgets supports deep system integration with Siri, Shortcuts, the Dynamic Island, and more so there are even more ways to view and update your notes and lists. Sticky Widgets is free to download and use. You get unlimited widgets, three classic background colors, three fonts, iCloud sync, Siri and Shortcuts integration, and full control over alignment, size, and rotation: all without paying a thing. An optional upgrade unlocks everything else: the full color picker with any color you want, gradients and mesh gradients, hundreds of additional fonts, custom text colors, Lock Screen pinning, separate styling for light and dark mode, saved presets, the ability to restore archived notes, scheduled reminders, and no ads. Premium features can be accessed with a monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription, or with a one-time purchase. The Sticky Widgets Terms of Use and Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.tylerhillsman.com/privacy-sw/. The Apple EULA can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flashcards maker

Create and customize digital flashcards with ease. Enhance learning with text-to-speech, image/sound attachments, and multiple test modes. Edit and share your study materials efficiently.

Highlights
  • Quick card creation
  • Customizable study sets
  • Text-to-speech with adjustable speed
  • Attach images and sounds
  • Multiple test modes
  • PC editing via CSV
  • Share flashcards
Features
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Features - Quickly create cards with easy operation Easy to use and made with a thorough focus on ease of use. Quickly create cards. - Customize it to fit your needs You can customize it to suit yourself by displaying only the cards you have difficulty with or rearranging them in any order you like. You can also search for words, copy cards, and more. - Text-to-speech function Text-to-speech reading of cards is supported. The cards can be read out loud, not only in English, but also in several other languages, making it ideal for listening comprehension. The cards can also be played back repeatedly, making it useful in a variety of situations, such as listening while on the move. The reading speed can also be adjusted, so if you have difficulty understanding the text, you can slow down the speed of the reading. - Support for attaching images and sounds Images and sounds can be attached to the card. You can launch the camera or voice recorder from within the app and quickly attach them to the card. - Test mode Multiple test modes make learning fun and game-like with the cards you create. You can freely set the scope of the test, for example, to test only the cards you have difficulty with. - Edit flashcards on PC CSV file output and import are supported. You can output a template from the application and import it to your PC to register cards at once using your PC. - Share created flashcards with friends The app is equipped with a function for outputting flashcards, allowing you to easily share card data. - Study only the cards you are weak in You can set the memorization level for each card. You can also display and test only the cards you have difficulty with. - Speech recognition function Easy pronunciation practice. - Backup function Backup files can be exported. - Beautiful App Design We aimed to create an app with a beautiful and sophisticated design that makes you want to touch it.

Screenshots

Sticky Widgets4 screens
Flashcards maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sticky Widgets and Flashcards maker both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Flashcards maker's written reviews are positive against 40% of Sticky Widgets's. Flashcards maker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Sticky Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30K vs 945). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sticky Widgets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Flashcards maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flashcards maker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Widgets has 30K ratings behind it against 945, 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 82% of Flashcards maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, Flashcards maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sticky Widgets versus Flashcards maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSticky WidgetsFlashcards maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (30K ratings)4.7 (945 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews82.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30K — better945
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB103 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer1881 Digital, LLCYoshinobu Ikeda

Customer experience

Sticky Widgets

All ratings29,692 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews938 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative48.8%

Flashcards maker

All ratings939 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative13.1%

User reviews

Sticky Widgets

From 30K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Flashcards maker

From 945 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 💰 Completely free with no mandatory paywall
  • 🎓 Effective for studying and memorization
  • 🔊 Text-to-speech and audio recording features
  • 📸 Support for images and multimedia content

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads and intrusive advertising
  • 🔐 Hidden premium features and paywall limitations
  • 🐛 Notification bugs for deleted notes
  • 🐛 App crashes and data loss issues
  • ⏱️ Daily usage limits on free version

Bugs and requests

Sticky Widgets

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Flashcards maker

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Notifications continue for deleted notes
  • App crashes on startup causing data loss
  • All flashcards deleted after app update
  • Ad exit buttons are hidden or unresponsive
  • Ads lock screen preventing app exit
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  • Text-to-speech reads aloud despite audio being disabled
  • Premium subscription button non-functional
  • App force closes and loses all saved data

Requested features

8 requests
  • Recently deleted notes recovery feature
  • Swipe gesture support for flashcards
  • Card shuffling option
  • iCloud backup integration
  • Correct pronunciation for specific words (e.g., 'I')
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  • Audio feedback for multiple choice quiz answers
  • Better export options beyond ZIP files
  • Ability to disable text-to-speech completely while keeping sound effects

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Sticky Widgets

Subscriptions6
  • Upgrade - Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Upgrade - Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Upgrade - Quarterly7 Days trial$2.993 Months
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  • Upgrade - Quarterly7 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Upgrade - Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Upgrade - Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Classic$2.99
  • Upgrade - One-Time Option$19.99
  • Upgrade - One-Time Option$34.99
3 purchases

Flashcards maker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$12.99

Questions

Is Sticky Widgets free?
Sticky Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flashcards maker free?
Flashcards maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sticky Widgets or Flashcards maker?
Flashcards maker is rated higher. Sticky Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Flashcards maker averages 4.7 from 945 ratings.
Do Sticky Widgets or Flashcards maker have ads?
Flashcards maker shows ads; Sticky Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, Sticky Widgets or Flashcards maker?
Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flashcards maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Widgets was updated on November 10, 2026 and Flashcards maker on November 8, 2026.

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