# Sticky Notes vs Drawing Memo

The clearest difference is monetization model: Drawing Memo at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes's subscription. Drawing Memo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Sticky Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 7). On price, update cadence, 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 Drawing Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drawing Memo holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Drawing Memo's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Drawing Memo monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Drawing Memo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-memo-quick-notes/id1596044610/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Shiho Sadamizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226977215) |

## 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


### Drawing Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawing-memo-quick-notes/id1596044610)

Quickly jot down notes and sketches with a variety of pen colors. Save and share your creations easily via email or social media. A paid plan offers a trash can function for restoring deleted memos.

**Highlights:** Handwritten memo creation, Variety of pen colors, Drawing capabilities, Save to camera roll, Share to SNS and email, Trash can function (paid)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Drawing Memo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Drawing Memo?

Drawing Memo is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Drawing Memo averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Drawing Memo have ads?

Drawing Memo shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Drawing Memo?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drawing Memo monthly. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and Drawing Memo on September 23, 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.*