# Shared Note Widgets vs Hi Sticky

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hi Sticky at 82% against Shared Note Widgets's 25%. Hi Sticky also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Shared Note Widgets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hi Sticky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shared Note Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hi Sticky holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi Sticky has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Shared Note Widgets's written reviews are positive against 82% of Hi Sticky's.

Shared Note Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, Hi Sticky every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shared Note Widgets | Hi Sticky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-note-widgets/id1552960395/reviews) | **[4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-sticky-sticky-notes/id1610634186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Rich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030627712) | [haha Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/369684594) |

## What reviewers say

### Shared Note Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-note-widgets/id1552960395)

Create and share simple text notes directly on your home screen. Keep family and friends updated with lists, reminders, or positive messages. Customize widget appearance and layout for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Create simple text notes, Add notes to home screen widgets, Share notes with friends and family, Checkbox mode for lists, Customizable widget appearance, Light and dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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

**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 Shared Note Widgets free?

Shared Note Widgets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hi Sticky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shared Note Widgets or Hi Sticky?

Hi Sticky is rated higher. Shared Note Widgets averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hi Sticky averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.

### Do Shared Note Widgets or Hi Sticky have ads?

Shared Note Widgets shows ads; Hi Sticky does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shared Note Widgets or Hi Sticky?

Shared Note Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hi Sticky every 11 days. Most recently, Shared Note Widgets was updated on August 24, 2026 and Hi Sticky on September 14, 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.*