# Mental Note Lite ๛ vs Sticky Notes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mental Note Lite ๛ at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes's subscription. Sticky Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mental Note Lite ๛ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Sticky Notes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mental Note Lite ๛ against 4.4 for Sticky Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Mental Note Lite ๛'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Sticky Notes's.

Mental Note Lite ๛ ships an update every 5 months, Sticky Notes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mental Note Lite ๛ | Sticky Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note-lite/id348204405/reviews)** | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zymbiotic Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/338578112) | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) |

## What reviewers say

### Mental Note Lite ๛

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note-lite/id348204405)

This app transforms your device into a versatile digital notepad. Seamlessly combine text, drawings, photos, and voice recordings on a single page to capture ideas in rich detail. Organize, protect, and share your notes in various formats.

**Highlights:** Combine text, photos, audio, and drawings, Finger drawing with multiple colors, Organize notes with tags, Password protect private notes, Export notes to PDF, text, and more, Share notes via email and cloud services

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper Customization feature | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 sheet refill pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Note Copying feature (includes free Note Linking feature) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export to another app feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| Password Protection feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| Straight Line Drawing feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dark Mode Override feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 sheet refill pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Sticky Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293)

Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and set reminders with this versatile note-taking app. Supports handwritten notes, audio recordings, photos, and text. Organize notes with folders and share them easily.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes, Audio recordings, Photo attachments, Text notes, Widgets for home/lock screen, Customizable folders, Reminders with alarms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pack with 7 Day Trial | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly Pack with 7 Day Trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Three months subscription | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Half-Yearly Subscription | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| One year subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Annual Pack with 7 Day Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | Free | one-time |
| Unlimited Notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Task Paper Notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Folder Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonanza Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful reminders
- 👍 Useful for organization
- 👍 Customizable notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive
- 🤔 Limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing
- Freezing and crashing
- Formatting issues
- Sync problems

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved sync and backup
- Better widget functionality
- Ability to rearrange notes
- Longer note length


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mental Note Lite ๛ free?

Mental Note Lite ๛ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mental Note Lite ๛ or Sticky Notes?

Mental Note Lite ๛ is rated higher. Mental Note Lite ๛ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sticky Notes averages 4.4 from 6K ratings.

### Do Mental Note Lite ๛ or Sticky Notes have ads?

Mental Note Lite ๛ shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mental Note Lite ๛ or Sticky Notes?

Mental Note Lite ๛ ships an update every 5 months, and Sticky Notes every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mental Note Lite ๛ was updated on August 26, 2026 and Sticky Notes on September 22, 2026.

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