# Sticky Notes vs Notes, To

The clearest difference is monetization model: Notes, To at freemium against Sticky Notes's subscription. Notes, To also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (82% vs 72%). Sticky Notes's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 108) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Notes, To sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notes, To holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 108, 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 82% of Notes, To's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Notes, To every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Notes, To |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[4.8 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-to-do-list-and-planner/id1422480663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 166 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Nazir Dashtiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422480662) |

## 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


### Notes, To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-to-do-list-and-planner/id1422480663)

Capture notes, tasks, voice recordings, and web pages in a single, private app. Organize your thoughts and projects with flexible blocks, tags, and a folder-like system. Sync your data across devices and personalize your experience with themes.

**Highlights:** Private local data storage, Modular content blocks, Folder-like organization with tags, Integrated to-do list system, Save web pages for later, Voice memo recording, Cross-device cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Notes, To free?

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

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

Notes, To is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Notes, To averages 4.8 from 108 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Notes, To have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor Notes, To shows ads.

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

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notes, To every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and Notes, To on September 19, 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.*