# Sticky Widgets vs EchoLock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EchoLock at 100% against Sticky Widgets's 40%. EchoLock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Sticky Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Widgets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and EchoLock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EchoLock 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 EchoLock's.

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, EchoLock every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Widgets | EchoLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/echolock-lock-reminder/id6758783997/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 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1881 Digital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332213954) | [Andrew Rizzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874980406) |

## 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


### EchoLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echolock-lock-reminder/id6758783997)

This app provides timely reminders for essential lock and safety checks, helping you leave home with confidence. Its simple, distraction-free design focuses on building better habits around everyday safety without unnecessary complexity.

**Highlights:** Timely lock and safety reminders, Simple and distraction-free design, Builds better safety habits, Lightweight and focused, Easy to use

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support EchoLock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Widgets free?

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

### Is EchoLock free?

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

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

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

### Do Sticky Widgets or EchoLock have ads?

Neither Sticky Widgets nor EchoLock shows ads.

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

Sticky Widgets ships an update every 2 weeks, and EchoLock every 5 days. Most recently, Sticky Widgets was updated on October 31, 2026 and EchoLock on September 13, 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.*