# Fun Widget vs Sticky Notes widget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Fun Widget at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes widget's subscription. Fun Widget also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.3). Sticky Notes widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (270 vs 25). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fun Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sticky Notes widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Fun Widget against 4.6 for Sticky Notes widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes widget has 270 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Fun Widget's written reviews are positive against 76% of Sticky Notes widget's.

Fun Widget ships an update fortnightly, Sticky Notes widget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fun Widget | Sticky Notes widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-widget-custom-home-screen/id1534999628/reviews) | **[4.6 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-simple/id1541547937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **270** |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 78 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [妙英 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/897430253) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Fun Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-widget-custom-home-screen/id1534999628)

Personalize your iPhone home screen with a collection of customizable widgets. Add clocks, notes, calendars, countdowns, and battery monitors to beautify your desktop and organize your time effectively.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets (clock, notes, calendar, countdown), Timed widget display based on schedule, Rich style templates and customization options, Local photo import for backgrounds, Battery monitoring widgets, iOS14 universal home screen support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fun Widgets Pro Unlock | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Widgets | $2.99 | one-time |


### Sticky Notes widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-simple/id1541547937)

Add interactive sticky notes to your iOS lock screen and home screen. These notes appear instantly when you pick up your phone, ensuring you never forget important information. Customize notes with text, checklists, or photos, and personalize their appearance with various fonts, colors, and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Interactive lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Customizable notes (text, checklist, photo), Customizable widget appearance, Watch app integration, iCloud sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notes Pro. | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Notes Pro. | $19.99 | per year |
| Notes Pro. | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fun Widget free?

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

### Is Sticky Notes widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fun Widget or Sticky Notes widget?

Sticky Notes widget is rated higher. Fun Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Sticky Notes widget averages 4.6 from 270 ratings.

### Do Fun Widget or Sticky Notes widget have ads?

Fun Widget shows ads; Sticky Notes widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fun Widget or Sticky Notes widget?

Fun Widget ships an update fortnightly, and Sticky Notes widget weekly. Most recently, Fun Widget was updated on October 6, 2026 and Sticky Notes widget on October 15, 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.*