Comparison

EZ Notepad plus vs Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EZ Notepad plus

This intuitive app allows users to easily organize notes by rearranging and color-coding them. It offers powerful search capabilities, real-time character counts, and a read-aloud feature in multiple languages. Users can create unlimited notes and pages, with options for cloud backup and cross-device sharing.

Highlights
  • Rearrange and color-code notes
  • Search and filter notes
  • Read notes aloud
  • Real-time character count
  • Unlimited notes and pages
  • Cloud backup and sharing
  • Voice-to-text input
Read full description

Extremely User-Friendly! Intuitive to Use. You can freely rearrange and color notes. Notes can be searched by text or filtered by color. It also supports read-aloud. Free with no ads or in-app purchases. Features: - Free with no ads or in-app purchases. - Freely rearrange notes. - Color-code notes. - Filter notes by color. - Real-time character count. - Read aloud in multiple languages. - Create unlimited notepad files. - Create up to 10,000 pages per notepad file. - Change fonts using device-installed fonts. - Adjust font size from 12 to 60 points. - Search text across all notes and within each note. - Search and replace text within a page. (iOS, iPadOS) - Page turning functionality. - Supports split-screen (dual display) on iPad. - Compatible with macOS. - Share files with other devices via AirDrop. - Backup and download to cloud storage (iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box). - The first line of a note becomes the title (Displayed in the memo list). - Supports landscape display. (iOS, iPadOS) - Voice-to-text input. - Notepad files are text files. The file format is open, so you can edit it with text editors on Windows or Mac. - Notepad files are also compatible with the flashcard app "mabatan2". Example of use: In addition to a regular notepad, there are various ways to use it depending on your ideas. To-Do list, shopping list, Text-to-speech check , flashcards, diary, daily routine management, task management, goal management, password management, idea organization, schedule management, novel writing, recipe management, auction listing management, book collection management, reading list, CD management, address book, timetable, meeting minutes, bug tracking, dictionary lookup, idea notebook, typing practice, written communication board. Note: If you have any problems, please contact us from the support page (reviews are not checked all the time, so response may be delayed).

About

Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes

A free and easy-to-use notepad app offering widgets, reminders, and photo attachments. Organize notes with unlimited folders, set deadlines, and utilize features like character counts and dark mode. All functionalities are completely free.

Highlights
  • Unlimited folders with color and pin options
  • Photo attachments and handwritten notes
  • Reminders with repeated notification support
  • Home screen widgets for folders and notes
  • Character count and note priority settings
  • Dark mode support
Features
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It's a simple and easy-to-use notepad app. Widgets, reminders, photo attachments, folders, character counts are available. All features are completely free to use. Features: - Unlimited number of folders - Folder color - Pin the folder - Display notes and number of notes in the folder list - Folder sorting - Folder batch deletion - Unlimited number of notes - Note editing date and time - Character count - Handwritten notebook - Note color - Note with link - Multiple photos attached to the notebook - Note deadline setting - Display of the number of days remaining until the note deadline - Note notification settings (supports repeated notifications) - Select badge display for each note - Pin fixing the notebook - Note priority setting - Note keyword search - Note sorting - Note display order setting - Batch deletion of notes - Move / duplicate notes between folders - Batch copy / share notes - Bulk photo copy / share - Home screen widget support (folder / note selectable) - Icon badge display - Dark mode - Free URL scheme: notepadwidget://

Screenshots

EZ Notepad plus4 screens
Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EZ Notepad plus at none against Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes's shown. EZ Notepad plus also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EZ Notepad plus against 5.0 for Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZ Notepad plus ships an update every 6 weeks, Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EZ Notepad plus versus Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZ Notepad plusNotepad Widget, Sticky Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings515 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊之 酒井FugaPiyo Inc.

Customer experience

EZ Notepad plus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EZ Notepad plus

No in-app purchases

None

Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZ Notepad plus free?
EZ Notepad plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes free?
Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EZ Notepad plus or Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes?
EZ Notepad plus and Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 15 ratings respectively.
Do EZ Notepad plus or Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes have ads?
Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes shows ads; EZ Notepad plus does not.
Which is updated more often, EZ Notepad plus or Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes?
EZ Notepad plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes every 2 months. Most recently, EZ Notepad plus was updated on September 17, 2026 and Notepad Widget, Sticky Notes on August 21, 2026.

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