# Sticky Notes vs SolveX

The clearest difference is monetization model: SolveX at free with in-app purchases against Sticky Notes's subscription. Sticky Notes's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 36%) and ratings volume (6K vs 595). 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 SolveX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5 for SolveX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 595, 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 36% of SolveX's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, SolveX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | SolveX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[4.5 (595 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solvex-ai-homework-helper/id6473668595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 595 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 166 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [BYTEBURST PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715878928) |

## 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


### SolveX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solvex-ai-homework-helper/id6473668595)

This app acts as a 24/7 academic companion, assisting with homework across various subjects from math to essays. It features smart search for quick answers, performance tracking to optimize study habits, and task management tools to organize assignments and deadlines.

**Highlights:** All-in-one homework helper, Smart search functionality, Performance tracking, Task management, Secure and private

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Access | $19.99 | per year |
| SolveX Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for math problems
- 🚀 Solves problems quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate problem solving
- 🙅‍♀️ Doesn't allow retries

**Reported bugs**

- Camera mode not working
- Subscription issues (charging after cancellation)

**Requested features**

- Free trial or limited free access
- Improved problem solving accuracy
- Allow retries on failed problems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is SolveX free?

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

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

SolveX is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while SolveX averages 4.5 from 595 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or SolveX have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor SolveX shows ads.

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

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and SolveX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on October 15, 2026 and SolveX on October 7, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*