# Sticky Notes vs SideNotes Mobile

The clearest difference is price: Sticky Notes at Free against SideNotes Mobile's $9.99. Sticky Notes also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 28) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). SideNotes Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (88% vs 72%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sticky Notes is free to download; SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99 up front. Sticky Notes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SideNotes Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 88% of SideNotes Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, SideNotes Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | SideNotes Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [4.2 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidenotes-mobile/id1607089308/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **88.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 166 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Apptorium](https://appshunter.io/developer/551772156) |

## 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


### SideNotes Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidenotes-mobile/id1607089308)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture thoughts and to-dos on the go with this mobile note-taking app. It offers iCloud sync, Markdown formatting, and customizable themes for a personalized experience. Easily access notes from other applications.

**Highlights:** iCloud Synchronization, Markdown Formatting, Task Management, Customizable Themes, Note and Folder URLs, Note Colors

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is SideNotes Mobile free?

SideNotes Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or SideNotes Mobile?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while SideNotes Mobile averages 4.2 from 28 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or SideNotes Mobile have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor SideNotes Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or SideNotes Mobile?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and SideNotes Mobile monthly. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and SideNotes Mobile on September 25, 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.*