Linearama vs StickyMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Linearama
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Linearama is built to let you collect notes effortlessly. Whether itβs a fleeting thought, a scribble, a brilliant idea or a cherished memory, capturing it is instant, simple, and yours to keep. Linearama works the way you naturally take notes in real life. You quickly jot things down into an inbox without worrying about structure. When you're ready, group notes into views, based on tags or content. Need even more organisation? Group views together into organisers! Collecting isnβt just about saving, itβs about owning. Thatβs why your notes live locally on your device. They are always accessible, even offline. If you want, you can sync them between devices with iCloud without giving up ownership or control.
StickyMate
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StickyMate is a clarity-first sticky notes app built for people who want everything readable, organized, and actionable in seconds. If most notes apps feel crowded or hard to scan, StickyMate is the opposite: bold sticky-card visuals, strong contrast, clean spacing, and fast controls that help you focus on what matters now. WHY STICKYMATE FEELS DIFFERENT - High-visibility sticky note board designed for fast scanning - Readability-first interface with clear typography and structure - High Contrast Mode plus 10 visual skins for different lighting and preferences - Flexible board density (Large Cards, Default, Compact) to match your workflow POWERFUL ORGANIZATION WITHOUT COMPLEXITY - Pin important notes to keep priorities on top - Mark tasks done and keep active notes cleanly separated - Smart filters for All, Pinned, Active, Done, and Empty notes - Fast search with keyword and hashtag-style filtering - Timeline view to review notes by date and track progress over time BATCH ACTIONS FOR REAL PRODUCTIVITY - Multi-select notes and apply actions in one move - Batch pin/unpin, done/active, recolor, duplicate, and delete - Invert selection and select-visible workflows for large boards - Undo after deletion so you can recover quickly QUICK CAPTURE THAT SAVES TIME - Quick capture sheet for rapid note entry - Ready-to-use templates for common daily scenarios - Optional split-by-line saving for instant multi-note creation - Options to pin new notes, keep entering after save, and force fixed colors FULL NOTE CONTROL - Edit text, pin state, done state, and color anytime - Duplicate notes for recurring tasks - Clear note content without deleting the card - Copy completed-note text for reporting and wrap-ups IPHONE + APPLE WATCH EXPERIENCE - Create and manage notes on iPhone and Apple Watch - Seamless cross-device sync designed for continuity - On-watch editing and reading flows for quick updates on the go - Reader mode with adjustable text size for comfortable note review MOTIVATION AND DAILY RHYTHM - Daily random quote notifications - Manual reschedule and test notification tools in settings - Built to support both quick capture and long-term planning habits StickyMate is made for students, founders, creators, managers, and anyone who wants a cleaner sticky-note system: fast to use, easy to read, and powerful enough to run your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: StickyMate at Free against Linearama's $2.99. Linearama's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
StickyMate is free to download; Linearama costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Linearama | StickyMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matteo Ferrini | INKWANG KIM |
In-app purchases
Linearama
No in-app purchases
StickyMate
No in-app purchases









