# Sticky Notes vs WhoeverNote

The clearest difference is rating: WhoeverNote at 5.0 against Sticky Notes's 4.4. WhoeverNote also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Sticky Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WhoeverNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WhoeverNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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 complicate that: 72% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 53% of WhoeverNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, WhoeverNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | WhoeverNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoevernote-simple-note/id1145811782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 166 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [YUMIKO HARAGUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/717920912) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### WhoeverNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoevernote-simple-note/id1145811782)

Quickly jot down and view notes directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. This app supports Apple Watch, offers various font and theme options for clarity, and includes features like word count, archiving, and tag search. It's ideal for immediate access to your thoughts, lists, and reminders.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget display, Apple Watch compatibility, Customizable font and theme, Memo word count, Tag search, Memo archiving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is WhoeverNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or WhoeverNote?

WhoeverNote is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while WhoeverNote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or WhoeverNote have ads?

WhoeverNote shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or WhoeverNote?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and WhoeverNote monthly. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on October 15, 2026 and WhoeverNote on October 17, 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.*