# Sticky Notes Widgets vs Stickies

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sticky Notes Widgets at 75% against Stickies's 29%. Sticky Notes Widgets also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3). Stickies's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes Widgets sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Stickies sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Notes Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 501 and 446 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Sticky Notes Widgets's written reviews are positive against 29% of Stickies's.

Sticky Notes Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, Stickies weekly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes Widgets | Stickies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widgets-jot/id1538046066/reviews)** | [3.3 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickies-sticky-notes-widget/id1538284842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **501** | 446 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 29.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neat Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449619229) | [Luca Meghnagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/954147718) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticky Notes Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widgets-jot/id1538046066)

Create and edit notes and drawings to display as widgets on your home and lock screens. Supports Apple Pencil, finger drawing, and typing. Customize appearance and combine text with drawings for versatile use.

**Highlights:** Create notes and drawings, Home and lock screen widgets, Apple Pencil and finger drawing, Text and drawing combination, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Zoom for detail, Share as image or text

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jot Pro: Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jot Pro: Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Extensive customization options (colors, fonts, sizes)
- ✏️ Supports both handwriting and typing
- 📱 Widget functionality displays notes on home screen
- 🖍️ Excellent Apple Pencil support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget sync issues and inconsistent updates
- 🐛 Data corruption and note deletion bugs
- ❌ No cross-device synchronization
- 📝 Text alignment difficult to center manually
- 🔒 Pro features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating after note edits
- Notes randomly overwritten with duplicates of other notes
- Widget display freezing or not connecting
- Corrupted .json backup files on import
- Apple Pencil glitches during writing

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync across all devices
- Transparent background option
- Checkbox/bullet point lists with toggle functionality
- Text formatting (bold, italic, underline) for selected text
- Partial text size adjustment (not whole note)


### 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 Widgets free?

Sticky Notes Widgets 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 Widgets or Stickies?

Sticky Notes Widgets is rated higher. Sticky Notes Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while Stickies averages 3.3 from 446 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes Widgets or Stickies have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes Widgets nor Stickies shows ads.

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

Sticky Notes Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stickies weekly. Most recently, Sticky Notes Widgets was updated on September 22, 2026 and Stickies on September 22, 2026.

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