Hi Sticky vs Chronicler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simple intuitive interface
- iCloud sync
- Manage Links
- Widgets
- Shortcuts app integration
- Supports all Apple devices
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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.
Chronicler
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Chronicler makes time tracking effortless. Tap a category to start, tap again to stop. It’s that simple. Whether you’re logging work hours, study sessions, workouts, creative projects, daily habits, or focused Pomodoro sessions, Chronicler helps you understand where your time goes without getting in your way. Your day is shown as a clean, visual timeline, making it easy to review every session at a glance. With powerful insights, weekly summaries, category breakdowns, and activity charts, Chronicler turns simple time entries into meaningful patterns. See your totals, spot your most time-consuming activities, and build a clearer picture of your routines over time. For moments when you want extra focus, Chronicler also offers Pomodoro timers, a simple way to structure work and breaks while keeping everything connected to your time tracking. Designed to be fast, intuitive, and beautiful, Chronicler is time tracking that feels natural.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Hi Sticky at 5 against Chronicler's 3. Hi Sticky also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Hi Sticky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chronicler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hi Sticky ships an update every 9 days, Chronicler every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hi Sticky | Chronicler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | haha Interactive | MARIUS LANG |
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'
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- 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
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- Improve overview of saved notes
- Increase font size of notes
- Add a menu app
Chronicler
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hi Sticky
- Hi Sticky+$9.99
Chronicler
- Unlimited Categories$12.99









