# Stickies vs PlopNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlopNote at 93% against Stickies's 29%. PlopNote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3). Stickies's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (446 vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PlopNote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stickies has 446 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Stickies's written reviews are positive against 93% of PlopNote's.

Stickies ships an update weekly, PlopNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stickies | PlopNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickies-sticky-notes-widget/id1538284842/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plopnote/id6459233815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **446** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luca Meghnagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/954147718) | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PlopNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plopnote/id6459233815)

Create customizable sticky notes for your home screen. Personalize with background colors, photos, and text. Useful for lists, reminders, or creative writing.

**Highlights:** Customizable background color, Add photos with adjustable transparency, Rich text editor with undo/redo, Pre-designed background templates, Automatic content saving, Font size adjustment

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stickies free?

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

### Is PlopNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stickies or PlopNote?

PlopNote is rated higher. Stickies averages 3.3 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while PlopNote averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Stickies or PlopNote have ads?

PlopNote shows ads; Stickies does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stickies or PlopNote?

Stickies ships an update weekly, and PlopNote monthly. Most recently, Stickies was updated on October 16, 2026 and PlopNote 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.*