# Sticky Notes vs Vertical Calendar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vertical Calendar at none against Sticky Notes's 12. Vertical Calendar also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Sticky Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6K vs 6). On price 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. Vertical Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vertical Calendar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Vertical Calendar's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Vertical Calendar every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Vertical Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-calendar-schedule/id6446192313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 166 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) |

## 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


### Vertical Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-calendar-schedule/id6446192313)

This productivity app offers a vertical calendar view with customizable holiday colors, notes, and reminder notifications. It supports multiple calendars, bulk operations, and memo search, all accessible through a URL scheme. Enjoy a dark mode and adjustable font sizes for a personalized scheduling experience.

**Highlights:** Vertical calendar view, Holiday and day off coloring, Notes and color settings, Reminder notifications, Bulk operations, Memo search, Dark mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Vertical Calendar free?

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

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

Vertical Calendar is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Vertical Calendar averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Vertical Calendar have ads?

Vertical Calendar shows ads; Sticky Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Vertical Calendar?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Vertical Calendar every 5 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 28, 2026 and Vertical Calendar on June 24, 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.*