# Sticky Notes vs Text Widget Noti

The clearest difference is monetization model: Text Widget Noti at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes's subscription. Sticky Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 39%). On price, rating, 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 Text Widget Noti sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 4.5 for Text Widget Noti. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 49, 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 39% of Text Widget Noti's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Text Widget Noti monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Text Widget Noti |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[4.5 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-widget-noti/id1496440746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 166 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Jordan Holland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041851744) |

## 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


### Text Widget Noti

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-widget-noti/id1496440746)

This app allows you to create and display sticky notes directly on your homescreen. Quickly jot down memos, snippets, or reminders and access them instantly without opening another application. Premium features include customizable text size and iCloud synchronization.

**Highlights:** Write, update, and delete short notes, View notes in home screen widgets, Customizable text size (Premium), iCloud Sync (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noti Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Noti Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Noti Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Text Widget Noti free?

Text Widget Noti is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Text Widget Noti?

Text Widget Noti is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Text Widget Noti averages 4.5 from 49 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Text Widget Noti have ads?

Text Widget Noti shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Text Widget Noti?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Text Widget Noti monthly. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and Text Widget Noti on September 21, 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.*