Comparison

My XLists vs Sticky Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My XLists

Features
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>Stay organized in every part of your life with simple, powerful checklists. >Whether for work, travel, shopping, or daily tasks, checklists help you stay on top of what’s done and what’s next. This app makes managing your lists fast, flexible, and effortless. >Create your own checklists in seconds and check off items as you go. Reuse your lists anytime or duplicate them to quickly adapt for new situations - like preparing for your next trip using a previous packing list. - Create and manage unlimited checklists 
- Mark items as completed with a single tap
 - Duplicate lists and customize them easily
 - Reuse your checklists anytime 
- Sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices Everything stays up to date automatically via iCloud, so your lists are always with you — wherever you are. Simple. Flexible. Reliable.
Your perfect checklist companion.

About

Sticky Notes

This app provides a fast and tactile way to capture ideas with color-coded sticky notes and interactive checklists. Organize your thoughts with smart sorting and search, and keep your workspace synced across devices. Sensitive notes can be hidden for privacy.

Highlights
  • Color-coded sticky notes
  • Automatic checklist conversion
  • Content hiding for privacy
  • One-tap archive
  • Home screen widgets
  • Private iCloud sync
Features
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Sticky Notes: Notes & Todos is the fast, tactile notepad and checklist app built for iPhone and iPad. Capture ideas in a tap, color-code them with tags, and keep notes and todos organized with smart sorting and search. Turn dashes into interactive checklists automatically, archive what’s done, and keep sensitive notes hidden until you reveal them. Your workspace stays updated everywhere with private iCloud sync, and home screen widgets keep important reminders front and center. Key Features: - Quick capture with color-coded sticky notes and searchable tags - Automatic checklist conversion with tap-to-complete items - Global and per-note content hiding for privacy and focus - One-tap archive to keep completed tasks out of your way - Home screen widgets and interactive reminders - Private iCloud sync keeps every device up to date - Unlimited notes, unlimited archives, and automatic checklist archiving available with Sticky Notes Pro ----------------- If you choose to upgrade to Sticky Notes Pro, your payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy at https://vatanachhorn.github.io/sticky-notes-marketing/privacy.html and our Terms of Use at https://vatanachhorn.github.io/sticky-notes-marketing/terms.html.

Screenshots

My XLists3 screens
Sticky Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sticky Notes at Free against My XLists's $0.99. Sticky Notes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). My XLists's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sticky Notes is free to download; My XLists costs $0.99 up front. Sticky Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. My XLists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My XLists ships an update every 12 months, Sticky Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My XLists versus Sticky Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy XListsSticky Notes
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel FurrerVatana Chhorn

In-app purchases

None

My XLists

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sticky Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Sticky Notes Pro — Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Sticky Notes Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$39.99

Questions

Is My XLists free?
My XLists costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sticky Notes free?
Sticky Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My XLists or Sticky Notes have ads?
Neither My XLists nor Sticky Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My XLists or Sticky Notes?
My XLists ships an update every 12 months, and Sticky Notes fortnightly. Most recently, My XLists was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sticky Notes on November 5, 2026.

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