# Sticky Notes vs Notification Center

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sticky Notes at 72% against Notification Center's 0%. Sticky Notes also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (6K vs 28). Notification Center's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Notification Center asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 28, 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 Notification Center's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Notification Center every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Notification Center |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [2.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-center/id1475003512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Kiwox Soluciones Tecnológicas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475003511) |

## 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


### Notification Center

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-center/id1475003512)

This app acts as a notification client, allowing you to receive alerts from your platforms and systems. It integrates easily via HTTP interfaces, making it useful for business alerts, infrastructure issues, and production process updates.

**Highlights:** Receive PUSH notifications, Manage notification profiles, Differentiated alerts with priorities, Centralized and audited registration, HTTP interface integration

**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 Notification Center free?

Notification Center is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Notification Center?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Notification Center averages 2.2 from 28 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Notification Center have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor Notification Center shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Notification Center?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notification Center every 3 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Notification Center on October 12, 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.*