# Sticky Notes vs IROGAMI

The clearest difference is monetization model: IROGAMI at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes's subscription. IROGAMI also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Sticky Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 480). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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 IROGAMI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IROGAMI 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 480, 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 75% of IROGAMI's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | IROGAMI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[4.8 (480 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irogami-beautiful-sticky-note/id1478263903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 480 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 166 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Yurisys LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407542080) |

## 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


### IROGAMI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irogami-beautiful-sticky-note/id1478263903)

This app lets you create colorful, customizable sticky notes that can be placed on your home screen as widgets. It offers easy one-handed note-taking, a lock function for privacy, and supports long text entries.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Customizable colors, One-handed note-taking, Lock function (Face ID/Touch ID), Supports long text entries, Font customization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Beautiful design
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts
- 🔥 Helpful for organization and reminders
- 🌟 Aesthetically pleasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and force quits
- 🗓️ Lack of calendar/scheduling features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Concerns about data/note loss

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Inconsistent font rendering
- Inability to pin notes to home screen

**Requested features**

- iPad version
- More font and color options
- Ability to reorder notes
- Checklist/to-do functionality
- Reminders and calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is IROGAMI free?

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

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

IROGAMI is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while IROGAMI averages 4.8 from 480 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or IROGAMI have ads?

IROGAMI shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

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

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