# Sticky Notes vs MagicList+

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sticky Notes at 5 against MagicList+'s 1. MagicList+'s advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MagicList+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sticky Notes against 5.0 for MagicList+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticky Notes has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sticky Notes ships an update fortnightly, MagicList+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticky Notes | MagicList+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-notes-and-todos/id6754217076/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiclist-plus/id6756402150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vatana Chhorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552180137) | [Alexander Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527943908) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticky Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-notes-and-todos/id6754217076)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sticky Notes Pro — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Sticky Notes Pro — Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $39.99 | one-time |


### MagicList+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiclist-plus/id6756402150)

Streamline your kitchen with AI-powered meal planning and shared shopping lists. This app helps you organize groceries, reduce waste, and discover new recipes tailored to your diet and budget.

**Highlights:** AI weekly meal plans, Shared real-time shopping lists, AI-powered recipe import and suggestions, Intelligent pantry tracking, Household collaboration, Customizable dietary options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagicList Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| MagicList Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| MagicList Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticky Notes free?

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

### Is MagicList+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticky Notes or MagicList+?

Sticky Notes and MagicList+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Sticky Notes or MagicList+ have ads?

Neither Sticky Notes nor MagicList+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or MagicList+?

Sticky Notes ships an update fortnightly, and MagicList+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on October 30, 2026 and MagicList+ on November 5, 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.*