# Sticky Notes vs Color Notes With Lock & To Do

The clearest difference is monetization model: Color Notes With Lock & To Do at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes's subscription. Sticky Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, rating, 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 Color Notes With Lock & To Do sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sticky Notes against 4.4 for Color Notes With Lock & To Do. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 50% of Color Notes With Lock & To Do's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Color Notes With Lock & To Do every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Color Notes With Lock & To Do |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [4.4 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notes-with-lock-and-to-do/id1450167707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 168 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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


### Color Notes With Lock & To Do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notes-with-lock-and-to-do/id1450167707)

Organize your life with this versatile note-taking app. Create text or voice memos, to-do lists, and calendar entries. Label notes with colors, attach photos, and secure sensitive information with a password. Customize themes and fonts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Color-coded notes, Text and voice memos, To-do lists with reminders, Calendar integration, Password protection for notes, Photo attachments, Customizable themes and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Notes customization | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Notes customization | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lock Notes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Set Reminder | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Color Notes With Lock & To Do free?

Color Notes With Lock & To Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Color Notes With Lock & To Do?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Color Notes With Lock & To Do averages 4.4 from 98 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Color Notes With Lock & To Do have ads?

Color Notes With Lock & To Do shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Color Notes With Lock & To Do?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Color Notes With Lock & To Do every 8 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Color Notes With Lock & To Do on November 2, 2026.

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