# Sticky Notes vs Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes at 4.4 against Notes's 3.0. Sticky Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 2). Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-note-reminder/id1615363056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 166 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Selcuk ASLANTAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556053491) |

## 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


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-note-reminder/id1615363056)

Capture your thoughts and to-do lists with this app. Set reminders to ensure you never forget important tasks, with customizable alarm sounds and easy note editing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Stylish interface design, Easy to use, Note reminder feature, Selectable alarm sounds, Edit and search notes, Share notes, Colored note papers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Notes free?

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

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

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Notes averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Notes have ads?

Notes shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

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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.*