# Sticky Notes vs Memo Widget

The clearest difference is monetization model: Memo Widget at freemium against Sticky Notes's subscription. Memo Widget also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Sticky Notes's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 26). On price, review sentiment, 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 Memo Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Memo Widget 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 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 67% of Memo Widget'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, Memo Widget every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Memo Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-widget-sticky-notes-app/id1626436197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 166 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [文婷 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565968461) |

## 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


### Memo Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memo-widget-sticky-notes-app/id1626436197)

This app allows you to create and display sticky notes and to-do lists directly on your home screen. Customize your notes with various styles, backgrounds, and sizes to stay organized and reminded of your tasks and plans.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets for notes and checklists, Customizable text, to-do, and background notes, Multiple widget sizes and customization options, Colorful theme styles, Auto backup and restore via iCloud, Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MemoWidget · Monthly PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| MemoWidget · Lifetime PRO | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Memo Widget free?

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

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

Memo Widget is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Memo Widget averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

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

Neither Sticky Notes nor Memo Widget shows ads.

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

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Memo Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and Memo Widget on September 22, 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.*