# Sticky Notes vs Daily Notes Planner 2

The clearest difference is monetization model: Daily Notes Planner 2 at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes's subscription. Daily Notes Planner 2 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Sticky Notes's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 54%) and ratings volume (6K vs 322). On price, rating, ads 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 Daily Notes Planner 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daily Notes Planner 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 322, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 54% of Daily Notes Planner 2'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, Daily Notes Planner 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Daily Notes Planner 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[4.6 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-notes-planner-2/id1317135517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 322 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 166 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Truth Honest Messaging, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503496739) |

## 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


### Daily Notes Planner 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-notes-planner-2/id1317135517)

This app offers a straightforward way to jot down plain-text notes for specific dates, acting as a simple calendar organizer. It allows for easy referencing and searching of notes, with iCloud syncing across devices. Additional note formats like folders and weekly schedules are also available.

**Highlights:** Plain-text notes by date, Calendar highlighting for dated notes, Chronological note search, iCloud syncing across devices, One Page Note, Folder Notes, Weekly Schedule Notes

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and simple
- 🚀 Amazing search functionality
- 👍 Great for note-taking and organization
- 👍 Minimal and no-nonsense design
- 👍 Well-made and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Limited free version (10 days/notes)
- 🐛 Crashing issues reported
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Data not loading to MacBook
- 🐛 Glitchy sync

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when inserting text
- Sync between devices is inconsistent
- Data won't load to MacBook
- Crashes when trying to load from iCloud
- Weekly schedule cannot update and sync properly

**Requested features**

- Import/export functionality for V2
- Text highlighting/bold/underline
- Upload photos to notes
- Change calendar settings (weekends on right)
- Document scanning in notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Daily Notes Planner 2 free?

Daily Notes Planner 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Daily Notes Planner 2?

Daily Notes Planner 2 is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Daily Notes Planner 2 averages 4.6 from 322 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Daily Notes Planner 2 have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor Daily Notes Planner 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Daily Notes Planner 2?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Daily Notes Planner 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and Daily Notes Planner 2 on August 2, 2026.

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