# Message Templates vs Sticky Notes & Color Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Message Templates at 89% against Sticky Notes & Color Widget's 42%. Message Templates also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). Sticky Notes & Color Widget's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (6.6K vs 15). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes & Color Widget sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Message Templates asks for nothing beyond the download.

Message Templates holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes & Color Widget has 6.6K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Message Templates's written reviews are positive against 42% of Sticky Notes & Color Widget's.

Message Templates ships an update every 5 months, Sticky Notes & Color Widget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Message Templates | Sticky Notes & Color Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-templates/id379908829/reviews)** | [4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-and-color-widget/id1476063010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **6.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Square Bracket Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/379908832) | [Hive 5 Studio DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335530933) |

## What reviewers say

### Message Templates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-templates/id379908829)

Save and quickly send frequently used text snippets via messaging and email. This app helps you reuse common phrases, saving time and effort in communication.

**Highlights:** Save text snippets, Send via Messages, Send via Mail, Reuse common phrases, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
- ✅ Works as expected
- 🌟 Highly recommended
- 💡 Fills a needed gap on iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App deleted template
- ⚠️ Not integrated with native messaging
- ❌ Cannot reply to emails/conversations directly
- 📉 Can be slow sometimes

**Reported bugs**

- App deleted template
- Does not work on iOS 7
- Recipient not saved as part of template

**Requested features**

- Ability to name templates
- Picture support
- Message header/Subject Line for sorting
- Ability to write templates in CSV or Outlook and load
- Ability to group messages


### Sticky Notes & Color Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-and-color-widget/id1476063010)

Capture quick memos, ideas, and to-dos with customizable sticky notes. Organize them by color or pictures, and create them by typing or voice. Add notes as widgets to your homescreen for easy access and sync them with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Creating memos, Creating checklists, Creating reminders, Customizing notes with colors and pictures, Adding notes as home screen widgets, Syncing notes with iCloud, Locking the app for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-Month Subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Notes Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable notes
- 🚀 Convenient home screen widgets
- 👍 Helps with organization and memory
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💤 Poor widget functionality
- 📢 Excessive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or not displaying properly
- Inability to edit or delete notes
- Crashes and black screens
- Widget not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve note organization (e.g. grouping, tagging)
- Allow custom backgrounds and fonts
- Sync notes across devices
- Improve widget customization and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Message Templates free?

Message Templates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sticky Notes & Color Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Message Templates or Sticky Notes & Color Widget?

Message Templates is rated higher. Message Templates averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Sticky Notes & Color Widget averages 4.6 from 6.6K ratings.

### Do Message Templates or Sticky Notes & Color Widget have ads?

Sticky Notes & Color Widget shows ads; Message Templates does not.

### Which is updated more often, Message Templates or Sticky Notes & Color Widget?

Message Templates ships an update every 5 months, and Sticky Notes & Color Widget fortnightly. Most recently, Message Templates was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sticky Notes & Color Widget on October 18, 2026.

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