# Sticky Notes widget vs Note on Wallpaper

The clearest difference is monetization model: Note on Wallpaper at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes widget's subscription. Sticky Notes widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 Note on Wallpaper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Notes widget holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes widget has 268 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Sticky Notes widget's written reviews are positive against 79% of Note on Wallpaper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sticky Notes widget ships an update weekly, Note on Wallpaper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes widget | Note on Wallpaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-simple/id1541547937/reviews)** | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-on-wallpaper/id1631831154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 20 MB | 5 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) | [Syncly Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437712077) |

## 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 |


### Note on Wallpaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-on-wallpaper/id1631831154)

Capture screenshots and set them as your device's wallpaper. This tool allows you to take a picture directly within the app and immediately apply it to your background.

**Highlights:** Take screenshots within the app, Set screenshots as wallpaper, Direct camera integration, Simple wallpaper customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes widget free?

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

### Is Note on Wallpaper free?

Note on Wallpaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes widget or Note on Wallpaper?

Sticky Notes widget is rated higher. Sticky Notes widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Note on Wallpaper averages 4.2 from 16 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes widget or Note on Wallpaper have ads?

Note on Wallpaper shows ads; Sticky Notes widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes widget or Note on Wallpaper?

Sticky Notes widget ships an update weekly, and Note on Wallpaper fortnightly. Most recently, Sticky Notes widget was updated on September 23, 2026 and Note on Wallpaper on August 23, 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.*