# Sticky Notes widget vs Memo Widget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Memo Widget at freemium against Sticky Notes widget's subscription. Memo Widget also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.3). Sticky Notes widget's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 26) and review sentiment (76% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Memo Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Memo Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes widget has 268 ratings behind it against 26, 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 67% of Memo Widget's.

Sticky Notes widget ships an update weekly, Memo Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes widget | Memo Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-simple/id1541547937/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-widget-sticky-notes-app/id1626436197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 20 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [文婷 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565968461) |

## 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 |


### Memo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-widget-sticky-notes-app/id1626436197)

This app allows you to create and display sticky notes and to-do lists directly on your home screen. Customize your notes with various styles, backgrounds, and sizes to stay organized and reminded of your tasks and plans.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets for notes and checklists, Customizable text, to-do, and background notes, Multiple widget sizes and customization options, Colorful theme styles, Auto backup and restore via iCloud, Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MemoWidget · Monthly PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| MemoWidget · Lifetime PRO | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes widget free?

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

### Is Memo Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes widget or Memo Widget?

Memo Widget is rated higher. Sticky Notes widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Memo Widget averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes widget or Memo Widget have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes widget nor Memo Widget shows ads.

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

Sticky Notes widget ships an update weekly, and Memo Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Notes widget was updated on September 23, 2026 and Memo Widget on September 22, 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.*