# Sticky Notes widget vs Hi Sticky

The clearest difference is monetization model: Hi Sticky at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes widget's subscription. Hi Sticky also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Sticky Notes widget's advantage is ratings volume (270 vs 44). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Hi Sticky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sticky Notes widget against 4.6 for Hi Sticky. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes widget has 270 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Sticky Notes widget's written reviews are positive against 80% of Hi Sticky's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes widget | Hi Sticky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-simple/id1541547937/reviews)** | [4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-sticky-sticky-notes/id1610634186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **270** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 19 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [haha Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/369684594) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticky Notes widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-simple/id1541547937)

Add interactive sticky notes to your iOS lock screen and home screen. These notes appear instantly when you pick up your phone, ensuring you never forget important information. Customize notes with text, checklists, or photos, and personalize their appearance with various fonts, colors, and backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Interactive lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, Customizable notes (text, checklist, photo), Customizable widget appearance, Watch app integration, iCloud sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notes Pro. | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Notes Pro. | $19.99 | per year |
| Notes Pro. | $29.99 | one-time |


### Hi Sticky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-sticky-sticky-notes/id1610634186)

A free, simple note-taking application for all Apple devices. It offers iCloud synchronization, widget support, and integration with the Shortcuts app for enhanced productivity. An optional one-time purchase unlocks additional customization options and features.

**Highlights:** Simple intuitive interface, iCloud sync, Manage Links, Widgets, Shortcuts app integration, Supports all Apple devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hi Sticky+ | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device sync
- 💡 Minimalistic and clean design
- ✅ Does exactly what it's intended to do

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets sometimes blank/not working
- 🐛 Viewing notes on watch is hit or miss
- 🐛 iCloud sync can be buggy/not sync
- 🐛 App crashes when deleting notes
- 🤔 Search functionality is missing

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets are blank on iOS 26
- Viewing notes on watch is unreliable
- iCloud sync is buggy and often fails
- App crashes when deleting notes
- Mac shows 'No account' for iCloud, iPhone shows 'undefined'

**Requested features**

- Support for Monospace font
- Ability to choose own colors for notes
- Ability to change background color
- Mac widget for quicker access
- Ability to have multiple notes open on Mac at the same time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes widget free?

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

### Is Hi Sticky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes widget or Hi Sticky?

Sticky Notes widget is rated higher. Sticky Notes widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while Hi Sticky averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes widget or Hi Sticky have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes widget nor Hi Sticky shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes widget or Hi Sticky?

Sticky Notes widget ships an update every 9 days, and Hi Sticky every 9 days. Most recently, Sticky Notes widget was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hi Sticky on October 27, 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.*