# Sticky Notes vs Widgets.

The clearest difference is rating: Sticky Notes at 4.4 against Widgets.'s 3.4. Sticky Notes also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 44%) and ratings volume (6K vs 285). Widgets.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Widgets. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sticky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 6K ratings behind it against 285, 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 44% of Widgets.'s.

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, Widgets. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | Widgets. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-free-note-taking/id608937293/reviews)** | [3.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets/id919787495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 285 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 166 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epiphany Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/577389343) | [Armand Choy](https://appshunter.io/developer/919787494) |

## 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


### Widgets.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets/id919787495)

Access your favorite social media feeds and essential tools directly from your iPhone's lock screen or while using other apps. This app provides quick access to Twitter, Instagram, a calculator, and a timer, with more widgets planned.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets, In-app widgets, Twitter feed access, Instagram feed access, Calculator widget, Timer widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Instagram widget functionality works well
- 🎯 Useful calculator with calculation history display
- ✨ Innovative widget concept with multiple app integrations
- 👍 Clean and simple app design
- ⚡ Instagram feature generally reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Twitter widget frequently crashes and fails to load
- ❌ App lacks modern social media apps (TikTok, Discord, Pinterest)
- 🔧 Poor app stability and frequent crashes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and devices
- 😤 Misleading App Store presentation vs actual functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Twitter widget fails to load or shows 'unable to load' error
- App crashes when opening calculator or Instagram
- Twitter login setup causes app to crash or close
- Instagram login authentication errors
- Twitter widget not loading on iPhone 6 Plus specifically

**Requested features**

- Add TikTok widget
- Add Pinterest widget
- Add Discord widget
- Add Facebook widget
- Add YouTube widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is Widgets. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or Widgets.?

Sticky Notes is rated higher. Sticky Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Widgets. averages 3.4 from 285 ratings.

### Do Sticky Notes or Widgets. have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor Widgets. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Widgets.?

Sticky Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and Widgets. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on October 12, 2026 and Widgets. on October 6, 2026.

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