# Microsoft OneNote vs Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Microsoft OneNote at 1.1M against Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies's 97. Microsoft OneNote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#72 vs unranked). Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft OneNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.7 for Microsoft OneNote against 4.6 for Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneNote has 1.1M ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Microsoft OneNote's written reviews are positive against 58% of Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies's.

Microsoft OneNote ships an update weekly, Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft OneNote | Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onenote/id410395246/reviews)** | [4.6 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-stickies/id1625584631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 44.8% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 404 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Vitaly Kuz'menko](https://appshunter.io/developer/806853000) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft OneNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onenote/id410395246)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture thoughts, ideas, and plans in a digital notepad. Organize, search, and secure your notes, memos, and sketches. Sync across devices for access anywhere, anytime. Collaborate with others on shared notepads.

**Highlights:** Capture thoughts and ideas, Digital sketchbook, Organize and search notes, Sync notes via OneDrive, Collaborate on shared notepads, Handwritten notes and drawings

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $11.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, works well
- 👍 Great for planning
- 👍 Powerful note-taking app
- 👍 Invaluable tool for note taking
- 👍 Used for years, couldn't be without this app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔨 Could be better
- 🔨 Formatting issues on mobile app
- 🔨 Buggy widget, no dark app icon
- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes often
- 🐛 Terrible sync speeds

**Reported bugs**

- Cursor positioning is erratic
- Search function does not work well
- Ink to text conversion missing on iPad
- Syncing issues, notes not syncing properly across devices
- Crashing, freezing, and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Native Markdown support and merged cell support
- Ruler, ability to choose or create notebook covers
- Ability to password protect app or individual notebooks
- Option to open on last opened page instead of Home
- Ability to turn note into task that appears on To Do and Planner


### Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-widget-stickies/id1625584631)

Organize your thoughts and tasks with a versatile note-taking app. Create unlimited notes, customize their appearance with colors and fonts, and access them across devices. Enhance productivity with widgets, rich text formatting, and drawing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Unlimited notes and to-do lists, Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac), Home screen and notification center widgets, 25 customizable note colors, Rich text formatting and drawing, Password and biometric note security, QR code generation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 months | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Forever | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft OneNote free?

Microsoft OneNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft OneNote or Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies?

Microsoft OneNote is rated higher. Microsoft OneNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1M ratings, while Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies averages 4.6 from 97 ratings.

### Do Microsoft OneNote or Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies have ads?

Neither Microsoft OneNote nor Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft OneNote or Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies?

Microsoft OneNote ships an update weekly, and Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies every 6 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft OneNote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies on September 25, 2026.

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