# Sticky Notes vs Floating Notepad

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes at 4.4 against Floating Notepad's 3.3. Sticky Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 19). Floating Notepad's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Floating Notepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 19, 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 52% of Floating Notepad's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Floating Notepad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Floating Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [3.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-notepad-overlay/id1598380826/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **71.9% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 168 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Ryo Tsudukihashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320583602) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Half-Yearly Subscription | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| 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


### Floating Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floating-notepad-overlay/id1598380826)

This app displays your notes as an always-visible overlay on your screen, similar to Picture-in-Picture video. It helps you remember tasks, study material, or important memos while using other applications.

**Highlights:** Display notes over any app using Picture-in-Picture, Customize text color, background, and font size, Adjust scrolling speed, Save and switch between multiple notes, Simple and intuitive design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Plan | $2.49 | per month |
| 3month supporter Plan | $7.39 | per 3 months |
| 1 year supporter Plan | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Floating Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Floating Notepad?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Floating Notepad averages 3.3 from 19 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Floating Notepad have ads?

Floating Notepad shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Floating Notepad?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Floating Notepad every 2 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on November 13, 2026 and Floating Notepad on November 7, 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.*