# Hi Sticky vs 1secNote

The clearest difference is price: Hi Sticky at Free against 1secNote's $2.99. Hi Sticky also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). 1secNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hi Sticky is free to download; 1secNote costs $2.99 up front. Hi Sticky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 1secNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hi Sticky ships an update every 11 days, 1secNote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi Sticky | 1secNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-sticky-sticky-notes/id1610634186/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **42** | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 34 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [haha Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/369684594) | [editoy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191725361) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 1secNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1secnote-floating-prompter/id6476831073)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows you to view notes discreetly while using your device's camera or other applications. It offers AI-powered suggestions and syncs across all your Apple devices, with a unique retro aesthetic option.

**Highlights:** Floating note display, AI line suggestions, Cross-device synchronization, Notch and status bar integration, Retro aesthetic mode

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hi Sticky free?

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

### Is 1secNote free?

1secNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Hi Sticky or 1secNote have ads?

Neither Hi Sticky nor 1secNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hi Sticky or 1secNote?

Hi Sticky ships an update every 11 days, and 1secNote every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hi Sticky was updated on September 14, 2026 and 1secNote on August 25, 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.*