Comparison

Notebook vs Sticky Notes + Widgets

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

Head to head
About

Notebook

Organize your thoughts, plans, and ideas with a versatile notebook and list-making application. Create unlimited notes, manage tasks with checklists, and customize your workspace. Sync across devices for seamless access to your organized information.

Highlights
  • Unlimited notes and lists
  • Folders and organization tools
  • Rich text editing
  • Checklists and to-do lists
  • Cloud sync and backup
  • Quick search and tags
Features
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Organize Your Thoughts, Simplify Your Life! Tired of messy notes or forgotten ideas?
 Turn chaos into clarity with Notes – Notebook & List Maker, your ultimate space for creativity, planning, and productivity.
Whether you’re journaling, managing projects, or capturing daily ideas — keep everything beautifully organized and accessible anytime, anywhere. Perfect for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who loves to stay organized and inspired! Key Features • Unlimited Notes & Lists
Write, plan, and create without limits — from quick thoughts to detailed notebooks. • Folders & Organization Tools
Sort your notes easily into folders and categories for a clean, clutter-free workspace. • Rich Text Editing
Customize fonts, colors, and styles to make your notes uniquely yours. • Checklists & To-Do Lists
Stay productive with easy task lists and reminders — perfect for daily routines or long-term goals. • Cloud Sync & Backup
Access your notes from anywhere with secure cloud sync and never lose important data again. • Quick Search & Tags
Find what you need instantly with smart search and tagging features. Go Premium Unlock your full potential with Notes Premium: • Ad-Free Experience
Enjoy distraction-free writing and focus on what matters most. • Unlimited Folders & Storage
Create as many notebooks and folders as you like — perfect for large projects or journaling. • Exclusive Themes & Customization
Personalize your workspace with elegant themes and color palettes. • Priority Support
Get faster assistance from our team whenever you need help. Subscription Info Weekly Subscription – $4.99 Use Cases * Journaling & daily reflections
 * Project planning & task management
 * Study notes & class organization
 * Grocery lists & reminders
 * Creative writing or brainstorming ideas
 * Work documentation & meeting notes
 We know how valuable your ideas are — that’s why Notes – Notebook & List Maker helps you keep them safe, structured, and stylish.
Capture thoughts instantly, plan smarter, and stay productive every single day — all in one elegant app. Start writing smarter. Stay organized. Be unstoppable. Privacy Policy: https://solitudecolorsllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/
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About

Sticky Notes + Widgets

Capture and manage your thoughts with colorful, customizable notes and reminders. Organize tasks with folders and access them instantly via home screen widgets. Syncs seamlessly across your devices.

Highlights
  • Create sticky notes instantly
  • Customize notes with colors and fonts
  • Pin important notes
  • Set reminders
  • Organize with folders
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Sync across devices
Features
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Sticky Notes – Organize, Customize, and Stay on Top of Your Tasks Turn your iPhone and iPad into a powerful note-taking tool with Sticky Notes. Whether you need a quick reminder, a colorful to-do list, or an organized folder of ideas, Sticky Notes makes it simple to capture and manage your thoughts. Key Features: • Create Sticky Notes Instantly – Write down reminders, tasks, and ideas with ease. • Customize Your Notes – Choose from a wide range of colors, fonts, and background images to make each note your own. • Pin Important Notes – Keep your most important notes at the top for quick access. • Reminders – Never forget a task again. • Organize with Folders – Categorize your notes into folders and stay clutter-free. • Widgets for Quick View – Add sticky notes to your Home Screen and access them without opening the app. • Share your notes as images on social networks. • Sync Across Devices – Your notes stay up to date on iPhone, iPad and MacOS with seamless synchronization. Sticky Notes is designed for speed, simplicity, and personalization—perfect for students, professionals, or anyone who wants to stay organized.

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Sticky Notes + Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes + Widgets at 4.8 against Notebook's 4.3. Sticky Notes + Widgets also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (523 vs 16) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Sticky Notes + Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sticky Notes + Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 523 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sticky Notes + Widgets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update every 3 weeks, Sticky Notes + Widgets fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Notebook versus Sticky Notes + Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookSticky Notes + Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (523 ratings)4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings523 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolitude ColorsYury Kaspiarovich

Customer experience

Notebook

All ratings523 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative22.1%

Sticky Notes + Widgets

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Notebook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and lost user data
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Copying and pasting not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Improve delete/edit options
  • Provide subscription-free version
  • Enhance calendar integration

Sticky Notes + Widgets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
None

Sticky Notes + Widgets

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sticky Notes + Widgets free?
Sticky Notes + Widgets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notebook or Sticky Notes + Widgets?
Sticky Notes + Widgets is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Sticky Notes + Widgets averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do Notebook or Sticky Notes + Widgets have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Sticky Notes + Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Sticky Notes + Widgets?
Notebook ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sticky Notes + Widgets fortnightly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sticky Notes + Widgets on September 10, 2026.

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