# Sticky Notes vs Impressions Glow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sticky Notes at 72% against Impressions Glow's 16%. Sticky Notes also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Impressions Glow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads 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. Impressions Glow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 187, 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 16% of Impressions Glow's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Impressions Glow every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Impressions Glow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [2.0 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impressions-glow/id1520174995/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 187 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 15.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190864538) |

## 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


### Impressions Glow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impressions-glow/id1520174995)

This application controls smart LED makeup mirrors. It allows users to adjust lighting settings and customize their makeup experience. Achieve perfect illumination for flawless application every time.

**Highlights:** Smart LED mirror control, Adjustable lighting settings, Customizable makeup illumination, Personalized lighting experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Color customization works smoothly when functioning
- 👍 Easy to connect and use interface
- 💪 Mirror hardware quality is excellent
- ⚡ Fast connection when app works properly
- 🎯 Custom color saving feature available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently fails to connect to mirror
- 🐛 Says connected but features don't work
- 🐛 App crashes and glitches regularly
- 🎵 Music/audio features non-functional
- 📱 Bluetooth connectivity issues persistent

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to recognize connected mirror device
- Gray screen displays instead of device list
- Color change commands not executing despite connection
- Music feature crashes app when accessed
- Bluetooth disconnects unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add Spotify integration for music feature
- Support multiple music streaming services beyond Apple Music
- Improve music sync and responsiveness
- Fix microphone feature responsiveness
- Add ability to upload custom songs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Impressions Glow free?

Impressions Glow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Impressions Glow?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Impressions Glow averages 2.0 from 187 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Impressions Glow have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor Impressions Glow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Impressions Glow?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Impressions Glow every 5 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Impressions Glow on October 15, 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.*