Comparison

Desktop Note vs Sticky.Notes

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

Head to head
About

Desktop Note

This app allows you to create and display digital sticky notes directly on your desktop. Customize note colors, add checklists, and use widgets to keep your reminders visible. Notes sync across devices via iCloud for secure access.

Highlights
  • Desktop sticky notes
  • Customizable note colors
  • To-do checklists
  • Desktop widgets
  • Pin notes above windows (macOS)
  • iCloud sync
  • Privacy protection
Features
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Do you miss the days when your desk was covered with sticky notes? Create sticky notes with Desktop Note and display them on your Home Screen. Customize note colors, choose beautiful illustrated backgrounds, and create to-do checklists. You can also use widgets to display notes or photos on your Home Screen. Download the macOS version to display sticky notes on your Mac desktop and even pin them above any window. Desktop Note syncs your sticky notes across devices with iCloud while protecting your privacy. What users love about Desktop Note: #A wide range of note colors and illustrated backgrounds #To-do checklists #Photos in Home Screen widgets #Text formatting Supports bold, highlighting, italics, and more #iCloud backup and sync Automatically sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud #Privacy Your notes are stored in your own iCloud, and only you can access them. If you have any questions or product suggestions, feel free to email me anytime: cswenshuo@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Use-e2fd82b183504ad1b5e82c684c25865a Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-f692aafe77d540f1b191bd0e5aa5ee59

About

Sticky.Notes

Features
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Sticky Notes is a simple and powerful note-taking app designed to help you capture ideas, tasks, reminders, and daily thoughts in seconds. Create colorful sticky notes, organize them your way, and keep everything important right at your fingertips. Whether you need a quick memo, a shopping list, a to-do checklist, or a daily reminder, Sticky Notes makes it easy to stay organized. Customize notes with colors, pin important items, sort by date, and search instantly. The clean interface helps you focus without distractions. Key Features: • Create notes instantly with one tap • Colorful sticky note themes and customization • Pin important notes to the top • To-do lists and checklists • Reminder alerts and notifications • Organize with folders and tags • Fast search and smart sorting • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Dark Mode support Sticky Notes is perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who wants a fast, modern way to remember more and stay productive every day. The App offers two subscription options: -$7.99 Monthly -$34.99 Monthly Prices may vary by location. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vanlangapps.com Terms of Use: https://tos.vanlangapps.com Should you choose to upgrade to a Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may cancel automatic renewal and manage your subscription by selecting Manage App Subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings and selecting the subscription you want to modify. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Pro subscription, where applicable.

Screenshots

Desktop Note4 screens
Sticky.Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

Desktop Note and Sticky.Notes are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Desktop Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Sticky.Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Desktop Note versus Sticky.Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesktop NoteSticky.Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文烁 蔡Tu Anh Do

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Desktop Note

Subscriptions4
  • Desktop Note - 1 Quarter$0.993 Months
  • Desktop Note Premium$0.991 Month
  • Desktop Note Premium2 variants$1.993 Months
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  • Premium$2.993 Months
3 purchases

Sticky.Notes

Subscriptions2
  • StickyNotes Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • StickyNotes Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • StickyNotes Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Desktop Note free?
Desktop Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sticky.Notes free?
Sticky.Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Desktop Note or Sticky.Notes have ads?
Neither Desktop Note nor Sticky.Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Desktop Note or Sticky.Notes?
Desktop Note ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sticky.Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Desktop Note was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sticky.Notes on October 25, 2026.

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