# Sticky Notes vs Kanban

The clearest difference is monetization model: Kanban at freemium against Sticky Notes's subscription. Kanban also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Sticky Notes's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 46%) and ratings volume (6K vs 279). On price, rating, ads 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 Kanban sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Kanban. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 279, 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 46% of Kanban's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Kanban fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Kanban |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[4.5 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanban-doneit/id1540325366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 279 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 166 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [DesignTech SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540325368) |

## 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


### Kanban

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanban-doneit/id1540325366)

This app helps you organize daily to-dos, work projects, and goals with a simple, intuitive interface. It offers extensive customization and various views to manage tasks efficiently and see your progress clearly.

**Highlights:** Folders, categories, and tags for organization, Multiple task views (list, grid, board), Unlimited tasks and subtasks, Sync across devices via iCloud, Reminders and calendar integration, Customizable home screen and widgets, Dark mode and native design

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Doneit Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and clean UI design
- 🔧 Highly customizable with extensive options
- 📱 Cross-platform support (Mac, iPad, iPhone)
- 🏷️ Flexible task organization with tags, folders, categories
- 📊 Multiple view options (Kanban, timeline, grid, list)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🔄 Unreliable sync between devices
- ❌ Unintuitive and confusing user interface
- 📚 Lack of documentation and tutorials
- ⚠️ Data loss and disappearing tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappear or get lost during sync
- Sync fails between Mac and iPhone/iPad
- Subtasks not syncing across devices
- Kanban board columns duplicating
- Timeline view broken with tiny blocks and poor layout

**Requested features**

- Drag and drop functionality for tasks and boards
- Better Kanban board implementation with custom column ordering
- Sample templates for new users
- Improved timeline view with zoom controls
- Export functionality (PDF, XLSX, CSV)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Kanban free?

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

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

Kanban is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Kanban averages 4.5 from 279 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Kanban have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor Kanban shows ads.

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

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kanban fortnightly. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and Kanban on September 19, 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.*