Comparison

Hi Sticky vs One Note Widget

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

Head to head
About

Hi Sticky

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
Read full description

Hi Sticky is a fast, visual sticky notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Capture an idea instantly, create a checklist, and keep every note synced with iCloud. Open Hi Sticky and start writing. Give each note its own font and background, recognize it at a glance in the visual note list, and keep Favorites above every sort order. Search across all notes or find matching text inside the note you are reading. On Mac, open notes in separate windows and keep important notes above other apps. On iPhone and iPad, use the controls above the keyboard to format text, manage lists, move the cursor, and copy or paste faster. Key Features - Fast, distraction-free note editor - Bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough formatting - Bulleted and numbered lists - Interactive checklists - Visual note previews with each note's font and background - Search across notes and Find in Note - Favorites that stay at the top - iCloud sync across Apple devices - Single-note and note-list widgets - Actions for Shortcuts and Siri - Link management - Multiple note windows with an always-on-top option on Mac - Support for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro Hi Sticky+ Unlock more ways to personalize Hi Sticky across your devices with a single one-time purchase. - Additional fonts and background colors - Adjustable font sizes - Custom app accent colors - More app icons - Customizable buttons above the iPhone and iPad keyboard - Advanced widget settings - Family Sharing support Hi Sticky was previously known as Notes SE.

About

One Note Widget

This app allows you to create and pin a single, customizable note directly to your homescreen. Keep important thoughts, reminders, or quotes easily accessible at a glance. Share your notes with others using the built-in sharing feature.

Highlights
  • Homescreen widget for quick access
  • Customizable note appearance
  • Built-in note sharing
  • Simple and user-friendly interface
  • Cross-platform availability (macOS, VisionOS)
Features
Read full description

Our widget note app is a simple yet powerful note app designed to make your life easier. Easily create and pin a beautiful note widget directly to your homescreen. Keep your important thought, reminder, or quote just a glance away. Key Features - Homescreen Widget: Pin your single note to the homescreen for quick access and reminders. - Customization: Personalize your note with customizable background colors, text colors, fonts, and text sizes. - Share Your Note: Easily share your note with friends and family using the built-in share feature. - Simplicity: Out app is designed to be straightforward and user-friendly. Create, edit, and view your single note with ease. Also available for macOS & VisionOS.

Screenshots

Hi Sticky4 screens
One Note Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hi Sticky at 80% against One Note Widget's 25%. Hi Sticky also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and device support (5 vs 3). One Note Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Hi Sticky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. One Note Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hi Sticky holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Hi Sticky's written reviews are positive against 25% of One Note Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hi Sticky ships an update every 9 days, One Note Widget every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hi Sticky versus One Note Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHi StickyOne Note Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (44 ratings) — better4.3 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhaha InteractiveHurryApp LTD

Customer experience

Hi Sticky

All ratings44 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.3%

One Note Widget

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

Hi Sticky

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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'
Show 3 more
  • No search functionality (Cmd+F does nothing)
  • Keyboard layout covers the bottom of the note on iPhone
  • iCloud account not connected on macOS

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
Show 3 more
  • Improve overview of saved notes
  • Increase font size of notes
  • Add a menu app

One Note Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hi Sticky

One-time1
  • Hi Sticky+$9.99
None

One Note Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hi Sticky free?
Hi Sticky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Note Widget free?
One Note Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hi Sticky or One Note Widget?
Hi Sticky is rated higher. Hi Sticky averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while One Note Widget averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do Hi Sticky or One Note Widget have ads?
Neither Hi Sticky nor One Note Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hi Sticky or One Note Widget?
Hi Sticky ships an update every 9 days, and One Note Widget every 10 days. Most recently, Hi Sticky was updated on October 14, 2026 and One Note Widget on October 6, 2026.

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