# Sticky Notes vs Basic Checklist

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Checklist at none against Sticky Notes's 12. Basic Checklist also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Sticky Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 21). On price, 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. Basic Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Sticky Notes's written reviews are positive against 83% of Basic Checklist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Basic Checklist every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Basic Checklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Derek Carter](https://appshunter.io/developer/676943986) |

## 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


### Basic Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-checklist/id676943983)

Create unlimited checklists for groceries, to-dos, or any organizational need. This free, ad-free app helps you stay organized and track accomplishments by crossing items off your lists.

**Highlights:** Unlimited checklist creation, Ad-free experience, Grocery list organizer, To-do list management, Track accomplishments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Basic Checklist free?

Basic Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Basic Checklist?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Basic Checklist averages 4.2 from 21 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Basic Checklist have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor Basic Checklist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Basic Checklist?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Basic Checklist every 26 months. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 28, 2026 and Basic Checklist on June 8, 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.*