# Sticky Notes vs Picture Collage.

The clearest difference is monetization model: Picture Collage. at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes's subscription. Picture Collage. also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (85% vs 72%). Sticky Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Picture Collage. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picture Collage. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 85% of Picture Collage.'s.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Picture Collage. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Picture Collage. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage/id1280378659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 4.6K |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 166 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [MPR MEDIA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095065185) |

## 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


### Picture Collage.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picture-collage/id1280378659)

Easily create stunning photo collages with numerous templates and a powerful photo editor. Enhance your pictures with text, stickers, and backgrounds before sharing them on social media.

**Highlights:** 200+ collage templates, Adjustable grid layouts, In-built photo camera, Stickers and text overlay, Powerful photo editor, Custom backgrounds and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Light | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Gold | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to create collages
- 💡 Lots of layout options
- 🎨 Good photo editing tools
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🚫 Limited export options without purchase
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access previous collages

**Reported bugs**

- Collage preview not showing full layout
- Photos not loading properly from library
- Lifetime license not working after update

**Requested features**

- More collage templates and layouts
- High-resolution export option
- Ability to edit/modify existing collages
- Option to remove ads with one-time purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Picture Collage. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Picture Collage.?

Picture Collage. is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Picture Collage. averages 4.8 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Picture Collage. have ads?

Picture Collage. shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Picture Collage.?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Picture Collage. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Picture Collage. on October 16, 2026.

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