Comparison

Memo Widget vs Sticky Color Notes Widget

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

Head to head
About

Memo Widget

This app provides a simple notepad experience with home screen widgets for quick access. It offers features like PDF output, iCloud backup, and customization options for text and background. Easily attach photos, search notes, and protect them with a passcode lock.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • PDF, HTML & PNG output
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Passcode lock
  • Attach photos
  • Customizable text/background
Features
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"Smart Notepad" is a simple notepad app that you can put on your home screen! Useful features such as PDF output and iCloud backup. It's easy for anyone to use, and it's perfect for quick notes! [Functions] * Text size * Background color * Text color * PDF, HTML & PNG output * Passcode lock * Attach photos * Search * Character count * Undo, Redo * Dark mode * iCloud backup  You can sync with iPad app and Mac app! * Ad removal (paid)  The ads are just a banner at the bottom of the screen, but this banner can be removed with a one-time purchase charge, not subscription. [How to set the widget] 1. Press and hold the home screen, and tap the plus button in the upper left corner. 2. Select this app. 3. Select the size you want (3 types) and place it. [How to change the memo to be displayed in the widget] 1. Set the widget. 2. Long press the widget and tap "Edit Widget". 3. Tap "Memo" and select the memo you want to display. [Contact Us] If you have any questions about the app, please contact us from "Help" -> "Contact Us" in the app settings screen.

About

Sticky Color Notes Widget

Easily create and customize notes directly on your home screen with this one-handed widget app. Personalize text and background colors, and adjust letter thickness for quick reminders and to-do lists.

Highlights
  • One-handed note creation
  • Customizable text color
  • Adjustable letter thickness
  • Customizable background color
  • Add multiple notes
  • Widget functionality
Features
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This is a widget app that allows you to easily leave notes with one hand. You can register as many notes as you like for free. You can also create checklists. You can toggle the checklist on and off within the widget. You can easily customize the following settings. - Text color - Letter Thickness - Background color Buttons for adding notes, changing colors, etc. - Lower side of the screen - Above the keyboard So you can add notes and change colors with ease, even with one hand. We will continue to make improvements in future updates, so if you have any comments or requests, please contact us through the app review.

Screenshots

Memo Widget4 screens
Sticky Color Notes Widget3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Memo Widget at 4.9 against Sticky Color Notes Widget's 4.5. Memo Widget also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 56%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Memo Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sticky Color Notes Widget sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Memo Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 115 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Memo Widget's written reviews are positive against 56% of Sticky Color Notes Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Memo Widget ships an update every 2 months, Sticky Color Notes Widget every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Memo Widget versus Sticky Color Notes Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMemo WidgetSticky Color Notes Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (65 ratings) — better4.5 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings65115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.Osawa Shunsuke

Customer experience

Memo Widget

All ratings65 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative10.2%

Sticky Color Notes Widget

All ratings115 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Memo Widget

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99
2 purchases

Sticky Color Notes Widget

One-time2
  • Support for development$2.99
  • Pro Edition$3.99

Questions

Is Memo Widget free?
Memo Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sticky Color Notes Widget free?
Sticky Color Notes Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Memo Widget or Sticky Color Notes Widget?
Memo Widget is rated higher. Memo Widget averages 4.9 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Sticky Color Notes Widget averages 4.5 from 115 ratings.
Do Memo Widget or Sticky Color Notes Widget have ads?
Both Memo Widget and Sticky Color Notes Widget show ads.
Which is updated more often, Memo Widget or Sticky Color Notes Widget?
Memo Widget ships an update every 2 months, and Sticky Color Notes Widget every 6 weeks. Most recently, Memo Widget was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sticky Color Notes Widget on October 2, 2026.

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