# Sticky Notes vs Checklist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sticky Notes at 72% against Checklist's 0%. Sticky Notes also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 26 months). Checklist's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Checklist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 0% of Checklist's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Checklist every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-tasks-and-to-do-list/id1370811704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **71.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 168 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Danijel Cvetkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304342180) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Half-Yearly Subscription | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| 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


### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist-tasks-and-to-do-list/id1370811704)

This app helps you organize your tasks and never forget important to-dos. Create checklists, add notes, and set reminders to manage your daily activities, shopping lists, and work tasks efficiently.

**Highlights:** Create, edit, and delete checklists and tasks, Set reminders for tasks, Mark tasks as completed with a tap, Add notes to tasks, Fast and easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Checklist free?

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

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

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Checklist averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Checklist have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor Checklist shows ads.

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

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Checklist every 26 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on November 10, 2026 and Checklist on November 2, 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.*