# Sticky Notes Widget+ vs Stickies

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes Widget+ at 4.1 against Stickies's 3.3. Stickies's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (29% vs 8%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes Widget+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Stickies sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Notes Widget+ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 259 and 446 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Sticky Notes Widget+'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Stickies's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes Widget+ | Stickies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-plus/id1533370924/reviews)** | [3.3 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickies-sticky-notes-widget/id1538284842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 259 | **446** |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **29.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561934122) | [Luca Meghnagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/954147718) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticky Notes Widget+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-plus/id1533370924)

Organize your life with customizable sticky notes displayed directly on your home screen. Quickly create and access important tasks, lists, and information with various widget sizes and color options.

**Highlights:** Create personalized sticky notes, Display notes on home screen widgets, Multiple widget sizes (small, big, rectangle), Customizable note colors, Format notes for quick access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idea for a tool
- 👍 Versatile for various uses
- 👍 Good tutorials available
- 👍 Offers text formatting options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes randomly delete
- 🐛 Notes disappear when editing
- 🐛 Widget display issues
- 🐛 Lifetime purchase re-prompted
- 🐛 Intrusive and frequent ads

**Reported bugs**

- Notes delete when opened for edit
- All notes randomly deleted
- List not displaying in widget view
- Notes disappear while working on them
- Oldest note deleted when creating new one (free version)

**Requested features**

- Improve widget appearance
- Fix font and color issues in widget
- Ensure notes are recoverable
- Restore lifetime purchase functionality
- Reduce ad frequency


### Stickies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickies-sticky-notes-widget/id1538284842)

Add customizable sticky notes directly to your iPhone and iPad's Home and Lock Screens. Easily jot down memos, inspirational quotes, or track habits with a variety of fonts and colors.

**Highlights:** Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Customizable text and color, Over 30 fonts, Edit directly from widget

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use widget interface
- 💡 Edit notes directly from home screen without opening app
- 🎨 Multiple customization options (colors, fonts, sizes)
- 📝 Create multiple independent notes
- 💰 One-time payment model instead of subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently doesn't work or open
- 😕 Confusing user interface and unclear instructions
- 🚫 Limited free version functionality
- 💸 Requires payment for most features
- 📱 Compatibility issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on welcome/setup screen
- Text editing functionality not working
- Unable to create or open sticky notes
- Keyboard not appearing for text input
- Notes not saving or syncing

**Requested features**

- Cross-device synchronization
- Direct lock screen widget placement
- Color picker for custom colors
- System adaptive/transparent backgrounds
- One-click note editing from home screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes Widget+ free?

Sticky Notes Widget+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stickies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes Widget+ or Stickies?

Sticky Notes Widget+ is rated higher. Sticky Notes Widget+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Stickies averages 3.3 from 446 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes Widget+ or Stickies have ads?

Sticky Notes Widget+ shows ads; Stickies does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes Widget+ or Stickies?

Sticky Notes Widget+ ships an update weekly, and Stickies weekly. Most recently, Sticky Notes Widget+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Stickies on September 22, 2026.

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