# Sticky Notes vs WeeNote Notes and Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sticky Notes at 72% against WeeNote Notes and Widget's 20%. Sticky Notes also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (6K vs 11). WeeNote Notes and Widget's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and WeeNote Notes and Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 11, 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 20% of WeeNote Notes and Widget's.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, WeeNote Notes and Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | WeeNote Notes and Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [3.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weenote-notes-and-widget/id6504195486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 166 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Alina Vetrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140487494) |

## 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


### WeeNote Notes and Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weenote-notes-and-widget/id6504195486)

Organize your thoughts with colorful, customizable sticky notes and widgets. Add notes, drawings, and reminders directly to your home screen. Sync across devices and protect your data with password protection.

**Highlights:** Customizable color sticky notes, Home screen widgets, Handwritten notes and drawings, Timed reminders and notifications, Password protection for notes, Cross-device synchronization, Categorization with sub-folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeeNote Pro Sync | $14.99 | per year |
| WeeNote Basic | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is WeeNote Notes and Widget free?

WeeNote Notes and Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or WeeNote Notes and Widget?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while WeeNote Notes and Widget averages 3.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or WeeNote Notes and Widget have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor WeeNote Notes and Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or WeeNote Notes and Widget?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and WeeNote Notes and Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 22, 2026 and WeeNote Notes and Widget on August 21, 2026.

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