# NOTE'd vs Sticky Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes at 4.6 against NOTE'd's 3.3. Sticky Notes also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 43%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOTE'd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sticky Notes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 354 and 339 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of NOTE'd's written reviews are positive against 85% of Sticky Notes's.

NOTE'd ships an update every 6 weeks, Sticky Notes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOTE'd | Sticky Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted/id507362852/reviews) | **[4.6 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-memocool-notepad/id991823442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **354** | 339 |
| Positive reviews | 43.0% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dong Wook Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/507362855) | [NALADEX STUDIOS SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448042158) |

## What reviewers say

### NOTE'd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted/id507362852)

This app provides a simple and beautiful way to create and organize notes. It allows users to attach photos, voice memos, and map locations to their entries, and offers various design styles for notepads. Notes can be categorized, bookmarked, and protected with a password.

**Highlights:** Customizable notepad designs, Attach photos, maps, and voice memos, Categorize and bookmark notes, Password protection for notes, Dropbox backup and restore, Lock screen notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Organized note-taking
- 🔒 Password protection
- 📸 Ability to attach photos
- 🎨 Customizable notebook designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require subscription
- 🗑️ Inability to delete or rename notebooks
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔀 Notes not sortable within notebooks
- 🐛 App crashes and data loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open notes
- Backup and restore functionality not working
- Inconsistent behavior when editing notes

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize notebook covers
- Landscape mode support
- Syncing across devices
- More text formatting options
- Sorting and searching notes


### Sticky Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-memocool-notepad/id991823442)

This app allows you to jot down ideas and reminders in a fun, visually engaging way. Decorate your digital notes with a wide variety of magnets, papers, and fridge styles, or even create custom pixel art magnets. Share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Create notes quickly and easily, Reminders with calendar and alarm, Over 100 magnets and icons, Custom pixel art magnet creation, Variety of paper, color, and font options, Multiple fridge styles, Share notes via social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PACK LITE | $0.99 | one-time |
| PACK BASIC 50% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| PACK BASIC | $1.99 | one-time |
| PACK POPULAR 50% OFF | $2.99 | one-time |
| PACK POPULAR | $4.99 | one-time |
| PACK PREMIUM 50% OFF | $4.99 | one-time |
| PACK POPULAR | $5.99 | one-time |
| PACK PREMIUM | $9.99 | one-time |
| PACK BEST VALUE 50% OFF | $9.99 | one-time |
| PACK BEST VALUE | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and fun
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable notes
- 🎮 Fun mini-games
- ✨ Creative and whimsical

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 No account sync/backup
- 📵 Intrusive ads
- 🔄 Lack of rotation support

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening/loading
- Notes and data loss
- Compatibility issues with new OS versions
- Sharing/exporting problems

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to cross off/mark completed tasks
- Syncing across devices
- More games and activities
- Support for stylus/pen input


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOTE'd free?

NOTE'd 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, NOTE'd or Sticky Notes?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. NOTE'd averages 3.3 out of 5 from 354 ratings, while Sticky Notes averages 4.6 from 339 ratings.

### Do NOTE'd or Sticky Notes have ads?

NOTE'd shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, NOTE'd or Sticky Notes?

NOTE'd ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sticky Notes every 2 months. Most recently, NOTE'd was updated on September 28, 2026 and Sticky Notes on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*