# Hi Sticky vs FirstSeed Planner

The clearest difference is rating: FirstSeed Planner at 5.0 against Hi Sticky's 4.6. FirstSeed Planner also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Hi Sticky's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hi Sticky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FirstSeed Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FirstSeed Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi Sticky has 44 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Hi Sticky's written reviews are positive against 81% of FirstSeed Planner's.

Hi Sticky ships an update weekly, FirstSeed Planner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi Sticky | FirstSeed Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-sticky-sticky-notes/id1610634186/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstseed-planner/id6802022248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [haha Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/369684594) | [FirstSeed Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321260277) |

## 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, iPhone Duo support

**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


### FirstSeed Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstseed-planner/id6802022248)

Organize your day with a single-page view of your calendar, notes, and to-do list. Seamlessly integrate existing calendars and add photos or formatted text to your notes. Unfinished tasks can be carried over to the next day.

**Highlights:** Single-page daily view, Integrates with existing calendars, Add photos and formatted notes, Carry over unfinished tasks, Search across events, notes, and reminders, Export to PDF and Markdown, Customizable display options

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hi Sticky free?

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

### Is FirstSeed Planner free?

FirstSeed Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hi Sticky or FirstSeed Planner?

FirstSeed Planner is rated higher. Hi Sticky averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while FirstSeed Planner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hi Sticky or FirstSeed Planner have ads?

Neither Hi Sticky nor FirstSeed Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hi Sticky or FirstSeed Planner?

Hi Sticky ships an update weekly, and FirstSeed Planner every 3 days. Most recently, Hi Sticky was updated on October 31, 2026 and FirstSeed Planner on October 29, 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.*