# Sticky Notes Widgets vs LockNotes

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes Widgets at 4.6 against LockNotes's 2.7. Sticky Notes Widgets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 41%). LockNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes Widgets sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LockNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Notes Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes Widgets has 501 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Sticky Notes Widgets's written reviews are positive against 41% of LockNotes's.

Sticky Notes Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, LockNotes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes Widgets | LockNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widgets-jot/id1538046066/reviews)** | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-note-on-lock-screen/id1645006192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **501** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Neat Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449619229) | [Cao Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346991351) |

## 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)


### LockNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locknotes-note-on-lock-screen/id1645006192)

Pin notes, to-dos, reminders, and quotes directly to your iPhone Lock Screen. Access important information at a glance without unlocking your device. Customize your notes with different fonts and styles.

**Highlights:** Notes on Lock Screen, Quick Note Taking, Customizable Fonts & Styles, Event & Countdown Tracking, Inspirational Quotes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes Widgets free?

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

### Is LockNotes free?

LockNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes Widgets or LockNotes?

Sticky Notes Widgets is rated higher. Sticky Notes Widgets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while LockNotes averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.

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

LockNotes shows ads; Sticky Notes Widgets does not.

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

Sticky Notes Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, and LockNotes every 3 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes Widgets was updated on September 22, 2026 and LockNotes on September 17, 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.*