# EasyNotes vs Widget Studio

The clearest difference is ratings volume: EasyNotes at 4K against Widget Studio's 6. EasyNotes also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Widget Studio's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EasyNotes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Widget Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widget Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EasyNotes has 4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EasyNotes ships an update every 9 days, Widget Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EasyNotes | Widget Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-studio-custom-widgets/id6757310906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) | [Olyndo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833996613) |

## What reviewers say

### EasyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize with colorful backgrounds and widgets. Secure your notes with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Rich text notes with formatting, Customizable note backgrounds, Stylish sticky note widgets, Note organization with tags and archive, Emoji integration, Secure note locking (gesture, password, biometrics), iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP - Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $11.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $14.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $20.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $26.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable notes
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🗓️ Month calendar view with reminders
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Export to PDF not working
- 🔒 Difficult to transfer VIP status to new device
- 🔒 Unable to access photos on Apple devices
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Export to PDF not working
- Sync issues
- Picky about Apple Pencil input
- Widget not mirroring note colors
- Unable to access photos on Apple devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create sub-folders within categories
- Dark mode option
- Family sharing
- Better device sync and transfer options
- More font and color customization options


### Widget Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-studio-custom-widgets/id6757310906)

Design and personalize your iPhone home screen with custom widgets for photos, clocks, weather, and events. This app offers a powerful yet simple editor to create unique themes and express your style without requiring technical skills.

**Highlights:** Live widget editor, Photo widgets with slideshows, Customizable clock and date widgets, Weather forecast widgets, Event countdown and agenda widgets, Deep customization of fonts, colors, and shapes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Studio Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Studio Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EasyNotes free?

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

### Is Widget Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EasyNotes or Widget Studio?

Widget Studio is rated higher. EasyNotes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Widget Studio averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do EasyNotes or Widget Studio have ads?

Both EasyNotes and Widget Studio show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EasyNotes or Widget Studio?

EasyNotes ships an update every 9 days, and Widget Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, EasyNotes was updated on September 25, 2026 and Widget Studio on September 10, 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.*