# Sticky Notes vs ToDo Notification Reminders

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sticky Notes at 72% against ToDo Notification Reminders's 21%. Sticky Notes also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). ToDo Notification Reminders's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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 and ToDo Notification Reminders sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 495, 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 21% of ToDo Notification Reminders's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, ToDo Notification Reminders fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | ToDo Notification Reminders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [3.4 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-notification-reminders/id1476485491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 495 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 166 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Nota Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651903160) |

## 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


### ToDo Notification Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-notification-reminders/id1476485491)

This app helps you stay organized by setting reminders for tasks, deadlines, and recurring events. Avoid missed appointments and late fees with timely, quiet notifications. Manage your schedule effectively and free up your mind.

**Highlights:** Set recurring reminders, Create deadline alerts, Schedule event notifications, Get quiet notifications, Organize tasks with colorful markers, Plan events in advance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Free Trial | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 7-day Free Trial | $14.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock app discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock app discount ad free | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock app | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Promotion | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Clean and minimalist design
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Useful for simple reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 💰 Overly expensive for basic features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔁 Difficulty managing/deleting reminders
- 🔒 Subscription-based model with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not triggering at the correct time
- Date/time settings resetting unexpectedly
- Inability to edit or delete existing reminders
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to set recurring reminders on specific days
- Option to customize notification sounds and settings
- Improved sync and cross-device support
- Better reminder management tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is ToDo Notification Reminders free?

ToDo Notification Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or ToDo Notification Reminders?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while ToDo Notification Reminders averages 3.4 from 495 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or ToDo Notification Reminders have ads?

ToDo Notification Reminders shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

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

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and ToDo Notification Reminders fortnightly. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on October 21, 2026 and ToDo Notification Reminders on October 16, 2026.

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