Comparison

Sticky Widgets vs CardCore

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 for quick access and updates. Offers a free tier with essential features and an optional upgrade for advanced customization and functionality.

Highlights
  • Add sticky notes to home screen
  • Customize note appearance
  • Sync notes via iCloud
  • Pin notes to Lock Screen
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Dynamic Island support
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

CardCore

Features
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Here’s a polished App Store description for **CardCore**: CardCore is built for collectors who want a smarter, faster, and cleaner way to manage their trading card collection. Whether you collect sports cards, Pokémon, Marvel, gaming cards, entertainment cards, or rare hobby releases, CardCore gives you tools to scan, organize, evaluate, and track your cards from one simple app. With CardCore, your collection is no longer scattered across photos, notes, spreadsheets, and memory. The app helps you turn every card into a clear digital record with photos, card details, condition notes, grading information, portfolio tracking, and market research tools. Use the AI-powered scanner to capture the front and back of your card, generate a condition report, identify card details from the scan, and create a CardCore grading-style summary for your personal collection records. The scanner can help populate important details like player or card name, set, brand, year, card number, autograph status, serial numbering, category, visible slab grade, and more. You can review and edit the details before saving, giving you control over the final record. CardCore also includes a value lookup experience designed to help collectors research cards quickly. Search for cards, review possible matches, open listing results, and choose the correct matching card before adding it to your portfolio. This helps keep your saved collection data cleaner and more accurate. Your collection is organized in the CardCore Collection Hub, where you can save cards, track card details, record notes, store images, and build a better picture of what you own. Whether you are managing a personal collection, preparing for a trade show, tracking recent pickups, or organizing long-term holds, CardCore gives you a more professional way to manage your cards. Key features include: AI card scanning and condition review Front and back card image capture Editable card identification details Autograph and serial-number tracking CardCore personal grade-style reports Card certification-style record generation Collection and portfolio management Card value lookup and listing research Market trend tools for hobby awareness Searchable saved card records Support for multiple card categories Clean, modern collector-focused design CardCore is designed for real collectors. It is built to help you move faster when cataloging cards, reduce manual typing, and keep better records of your hobby inventory. Instead of guessing what is in your boxes, binders, slabs, and showcases, CardCore helps you build a digital collection you can reference anytime. The app is especially useful for collectors who buy, sell, trade, grade, or organize cards regularly. Use it when opening new packs, reviewing pickups, preparing cards for sale, checking potential value, documenting condition, or building a long-term portfolio of your favorite cards. CardCore is not just a scanner. It is a complete card management system designed to help you track the hobby and navigate the market with more confidence. Please note: CardCore condition reports, grade-style summaries, value lookup results, and market data are provided for informational and personal collection management purposes only. CardCore is not a professional grading company, appraisal company, financial advisor, or marketplace. Values and identification results may vary, and collectors should always verify important card details, listings, and market prices independently. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.patriotplunges.com/cardcoreprivacy

Screenshots

Sticky Widgets4 screens
CardCore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CardCore at none against Sticky Widgets's 9. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CardCore asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sticky Widgets versus CardCore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSticky WidgetsCardCore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (30K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings30K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1881 Digital, LLCPatriot Plunges LLC

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

CardCore

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

CardCore

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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