Comparison

Grooved vs Sticksy

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

Head to head
About

Grooved

Easily calibrate your turntable's speed using just your device's microphone and a record. This app analyzes the playback speed of your vinyl and tells you if it's running fast, slow, or perfectly accurate. Adjust your turntable based on the feedback until you achieve optimal playback.

Highlights
  • One-tap turntable speed calibration
  • Uses device microphone
  • Analyzes playback speed
  • Indicates fast, slow, or accurate speed
  • Free to use
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Grooved lets you calibrate the speed of your turntable by simply playing a record. Maybe you're the lucky owner of one of those turntables with the little strobe thingie that already lets you calibrate the speed visually. I'm not gonna lie to you, if that's your situation then maybe Grooved isn't going to be super helpful but hey, who knows maybe you want to double check. On the other hand if, like me, you didn't think you'd ever need that feature and now realized how strangely complicated it is to get the right RPM set up without it, then this app is for you. It truly is that simple: pick a song, play it out loud, tap the button. Grooved tells you if your turntable is running fast, slow, or perfectly. It uses your device's built-in microphone, so you don't need any additional equipment. If your turntable isn't running at the right speed, simply follow the manufacturer's instructions to adjust the speed, then check again with Grooved until just right. It's free, without ads nor limits, so you can keep checking and tweaking as long as you want to. I wish I had more to say about it, but the truth is that Grooved is a very simple app that does one thing, and it does it very well. I hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed making it for you.

About

Sticksy

Features
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Your mind is colorful, dynamic, and full of ideas—your workspace should be, too. Meet Sticksy: the all-in-one visual workspace designed to bring your thoughts to life. Whether you are mapping out a massive project, jotting down a quick grocery list, or reflecting on your day with an audio journal, Sticksy gives you the perfect canvas for every kind of thought. Say goodbye to cluttered text files and disjointed productivity apps. With a beautiful, premium design and seamless iCloud sync, your ideas look incredible and are always right where you need them. KEY FEATURES Colorful Sticky Notes Pin bright, color-coded sticky notes to your digital board. Organize them by category, drag them around, and instantly find what you need. A rich text editor lets you format your notes exactly how you want. Kanban Boards Plan like a pro. Drag and drop your tasks across customized Kanban boards to track your progress visually. Moving a task to "Done" has never felt more satisfying. Voice Journaling Just speak, and we’ll remember. Record your daily thoughts, meetings, or bursts of inspiration on the go. Perfect for audio-first thinkers and daily reflections. Streak Tracking & Journaling Build better habits. Track your journaling streaks with visual heatmaps and look back on your entries in a beautiful timeline view. Built-in Focus Timer Stay in the zone. Use the integrated Pomodoro-style focus timer to power through deep work sessions directly alongside your notes and tasks. iCloud Syncing Start on your iPhone, finish on your iPad. Everything you create in Sticksy is instantly, securely, and automatically synced across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Premium Personalization Make it yours. Choose from stunning handcrafted themes, dynamic dark mode support, and custom accent colors that match your personal aesthetic. Download Sticksy today and start organizing your thoughts beautifully. Terms : https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstoreconnectapi/end-user-license-agreements-eula

Screenshots

Grooved3 screens
Sticksy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grooved at none against Sticksy's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Sticksy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Grooved asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Grooved versus Sticksy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroovedSticksy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (211 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings211 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.217.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan MathySerendipity Labs (OPC) Private Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Grooved

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sticksy

Subscriptions2
  • Sticksy Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
  • Sticksy Annual Plan$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Grooved free?
Grooved is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sticksy free?
Sticksy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grooved or Sticksy have ads?
Neither Grooved nor Sticksy shows ads.

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