Comparison

Sticky Widgets vs ShareMyTimer

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 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
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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

ShareMyTimer

Features
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Sync your countdowns. Anywhere. Anytime. Need to stay on the same page with someone — whether you're cooking together, working out, studying, or timing a game? Share My Timer lets you start a timer and instantly share it across multiple devices, so everyone’s clock ticks in perfect sync. Why you'll love it: - Instant Sync: Start a timer and share it with friends, family, or teammates in just one tap. - Clean & Simple: A beautiful, minimal interface that gets out of your way. - Cross-Device Sharing: Works seamlessly across iPhones and iPads. - Real-Time Updates: Everyone sees the same countdown — no lag, no confusion. - Flexible Controls: Pause, stop, and reset your timer as needed — all synchronized. Whether you're hosting a virtual workout, leading a classroom activity, or just trying to time dinner with your partner, Share My Timer keeps everyone in sync.

Screenshots

Sticky Widgets4 screens
ShareMyTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShareMyTimer at none against Sticky Widgets's 5. ShareMyTimer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ShareMyTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sticky Widgets versus ShareMyTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSticky WidgetsShareMyTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (30K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1881 Digital, LLCAdit Gupta

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

ShareMyTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Sticky Widgets

Subscriptions3
  • Upgrade - Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Upgrade - Quarterly7 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Upgrade - Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Classic$2.99
  • Upgrade - One-Time Option$19.99
None

ShareMyTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sticky Widgets free?
Sticky Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShareMyTimer free?
ShareMyTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sticky Widgets or ShareMyTimer have ads?
Neither Sticky Widgets nor ShareMyTimer shows ads.

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