# Sticky Notes vs Offscroll

The clearest difference is rating: Offscroll at 5.0 against Sticky Notes's 4.4. Offscroll also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Sticky Notes's advantage is ratings volume (6K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Offscroll sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Offscroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Offscroll weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Offscroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscroll-screen-time-budget/id6761293951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 168 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Noah Escobedo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888718427) |

## 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


### Offscroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offscroll-screen-time-budget/id6761293951)

This app helps you reduce excessive screen time by setting time budgets for apps instead of strict locks. It prompts you to pause and reflect when your budget is reached, empowering you to make conscious choices about your usage.

**Highlights:** Set app time budgets, Calm pause prompts, Conscious choice over lockout, Usage dashboard, Personalized reflection messages, Anonymous community signals

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Community Tier | $2.99 | per month |
| Community Tier | $23.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Offscroll free?

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

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

Offscroll is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Offscroll averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Offscroll have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor Offscroll shows ads.

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

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Offscroll weekly. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Offscroll on October 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.*