# Sticky Notes vs Checklist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checklist at none against Sticky Notes's 12. Checklist also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Sticky Notes's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (6K vs 31). On price, ads 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. Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 31, 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 59% of Checklist's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Checklist every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## 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)** | [3.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist/id1436354700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 58.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 168 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Martin Tseng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217065716) |

## 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


### Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checklist/id1436354700)

Organize your tasks, to-dos, and achievements with a highly customizable list application. Reorder items easily, choose from various color themes, and enjoy a clean, simple interface. This free tool helps you manage your priorities effectively.

**Highlights:** Customizable to-do lists, Reorderable items, Multiple color themes, Clean and simple interface, Achievement tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 no in-app purchases.

### 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 3.9 from 31 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 7 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Checklist on October 24, 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.*