Comparison

PhoWi vs Sticky Note Widget

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

Head to head
About

PhoWi

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PhoWi allows you to select specific photos or albums from your device to be used on its own photo widget to personalize your screen. It supports all 3 widget sizes and allows for different photos/albums on each widget. You can set how often the images are changed, beginning from every 5 minutes up to once per hour. How you personalize your home screen 1. Create an album in PhoWi 2. Add a widget to your screen 3. If you have more than one album: select what album each widget shows by configuring the widget

About

Sticky Note Widget

Organize your thoughts, tasks, and inspiration with customizable sticky notes directly on your home screen. Set smart reminders, rotate notes and photos automatically, and share with others in real-time. Enjoy a modern dark theme for a beautiful and productive experience.

Highlights
  • Smart Reminders
  • Widget Auto-Rotation
  • Aesthetic Customization
  • Group Sharing & Sync
  • Modern Dark Theme
Features
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Your thoughts, tasks, and daily inspiration, right on your home screen. Note widget: WidgetNote is the most aesthetic and intuitive way to organize your life, set smart reminders, and keep your important memos visible at a glance. Whether you need a simple daily to-do list, a beautiful photo diary on your screen, or a highly customizable memo pad, our newly redesigned modern dark theme makes productivity look better than ever. [ KEY FEATURES ] • Smart Reminders (NEW!) Never miss an important task. Set personalized alerts with multiple repeat intervals linked directly to your sticky notes. Stay on track effortlessly. • Widget Auto-Rotation (NEW!) Keep your home screen fresh! Automatically rotate your text notes and custom background photos at your preferred intervals. • Aesthetic Customization Endless style choices! Customize your widget's size, fonts, text colors, and upload your own photos as backgrounds. Design a widget that perfectly matches your unique vibe. • Group Sharing & Sync Want to connect? Switch to Group Mode to share sticky notes and rotate background photos in real-time with your partner, family, or friends. (Securely synced via your iCloud). • Modern Dark Theme & Clean UI Enjoy a beautifully redesigned, distraction-free interface that makes organizing your daily journal and planner a breeze. Stop forgetting the little things. Download Note widget: WidgetNote today and start building a beautiful, organized, and productive home screen! Terms of Use (EULA): By using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA). Please refer to the following link for details: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PhoWi4 screens
Sticky Note Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PhoWi at none against Sticky Note Widget's 4. PhoWi also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Sticky Note Widget's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price 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. Sticky Note Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PhoWi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhoWi ships an update every 6 months, Sticky Note Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PhoWi versus Sticky Note Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoWiSticky Note Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel FredrichKuan Hsiung Chen

In-app purchases

None

PhoWi

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Sticky Note Widget

Subscriptions3
  • Group functionality monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Group functionality 6-Month7 Days trial$9.996 Months
  • Group functionality Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is PhoWi free?
PhoWi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sticky Note Widget free?
Sticky Note Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PhoWi or Sticky Note Widget have ads?
Neither PhoWi nor Sticky Note Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PhoWi or Sticky Note Widget?
PhoWi ships an update every 6 months, and Sticky Note Widget monthly. Most recently, PhoWi was updated on September 16, 2026 and Sticky Note Widget on September 20, 2026.

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