# Sticky Notes vs Random Reminders

The clearest difference is monetization model: Random Reminders at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes's subscription. Sticky Notes's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 56) and review sentiment (72% vs 58%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Random Reminders sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sticky Notes against 4.4 for Random Reminders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 58% of Random Reminders's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Random Reminders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | [4.4 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-reminders-nudg/id6450677148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 166 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Sandratra Razafindralambo](https://appshunter.io/developer/556442767) |

## 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


### Random Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-reminders-nudg/id6450677148)

This app helps you stay motivated and productive by sending personalized notifications with custom messages, mantras, or quotes. Schedule reminders with specific start and stop times, and receive them randomly on your lock screen or Apple Watch. Enjoy offline functionality for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Create custom reminders, Personalize titles and content, Set custom start and stop times, Random notification delivery, Lock screen and Apple Watch notifications, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Burger Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Upgrade | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Random Reminders free?

Random Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Sticky Notes and Random Reminders are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6K and 56 ratings respectively.

### Do Sticky Notes or Random Reminders have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor Random Reminders shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Random Reminders?

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