# Sticky Notes vs One Note Widget

Sticky Notes and One Note Widget both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 25% of One Note Widget's. Sticky Notes also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 13) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.2). One Note Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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. One Note Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Sticky Notes against 4.3 for One Note Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 13, 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 25% of One Note Widget's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, One Note Widget every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | One Note Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [4.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-note-widget/id6469617780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [HurryApp LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562864305) |

## 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


### One Note Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-note-widget/id6469617780)

This app allows you to create and pin a single, customizable note directly to your homescreen. Keep important thoughts, reminders, or quotes easily accessible at a glance. Share your notes with others using the built-in sharing feature.

**Highlights:** Homescreen widget for quick access, Customizable note appearance, Built-in note sharing, Simple and user-friendly interface, Cross-platform availability (macOS, VisionOS)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is One Note Widget free?

One Note Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or One Note Widget?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while One Note Widget averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or One Note Widget have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor One Note Widget shows ads.

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

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and One Note Widget every 10 days. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and One Note Widget on September 9, 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.*