# Sticky Notes vs NoteBox

The clearest difference is rating: NoteBox at 5.0 against Sticky Notes's 4.4. NoteBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). Sticky Notes's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. NoteBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 4, 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 NoteBox'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, NoteBox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | NoteBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-sticky-notes-and-to-do/id1661383731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [MIMOL YAZILIM SISTEMLERI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747110759) |

## 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


### NoteBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-sticky-notes-and-to-do/id1661383731)

Organize your life with this powerful sticky notes and to-do list app. Features include searchable notes, color filtering, photo attachments, and easy sharing. Its intuitive interface and minimalist design help you stay focused on tasks and goals.

**Highlights:** Searchable notes, Color filtering for notes, Add photos to to-do items, Share notes with others, Customizable note colors, Minimalist design

**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 NoteBox free?

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

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

NoteBox is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while NoteBox averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or NoteBox have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor NoteBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or NoteBox?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and NoteBox every 4 days. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and NoteBox on July 5, 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.*