# Sticky Notes widget vs ColorSticky

The clearest difference is monetization model: ColorSticky at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes widget's subscription. Sticky Notes widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 ColorSticky sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.7 for ColorSticky. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 271 and 73 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 77% positive.

Sticky Notes widget ships an update every 9 days, ColorSticky every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes widget | ColorSticky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-simple/id1541547937/reviews) | **[4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorsticky-sticky-notes-app/id1612429662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **271** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 19 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [祥鹏 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599224938) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticky Notes widget

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

Create interactive sticky notes for your device's home and lock screens. Customize their appearance with various fonts, colors, and backgrounds. Sync notes across devices using iCloud and view them on your watch.

**Highlights:** Interactive widgets, LockScreen and Home Screen support, Customizable appearance, iCloud sync, Watch app support, Multiple widget sizes

**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 |


### ColorSticky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorsticky-sticky-notes-app/id1612429662)

This app provides a minimalist note-taking experience with home screen widgets for instant access. Personalize your notes with colorful backgrounds, elegant fonts, and rich text formatting. Sync across devices with iCloud and set reminders to stay organized.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Colorful note backgrounds, Elegant font selection, Rich text formatting, WYSIWYG editing, iCloud sync, Reminder feature

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes widget free?

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

### Is ColorSticky free?

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

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

ColorSticky is rated higher. Sticky Notes widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while ColorSticky averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.

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

ColorSticky shows ads; Sticky Notes widget does not.

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

Sticky Notes widget ships an update every 9 days, and ColorSticky every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Notes widget was updated on October 30, 2026 and ColorSticky on October 21, 2026.

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