ZenSlate vs Sticki.ly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ZenSlate
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ZenSlate is a calm, minimal notes app for iPhone and iPad. Capture quick thoughts, draft ideas, manage checklists, and keep your writing in sync with your Mac through iCloud. ZenSlate keeps the interface quiet so your slate stays center stage. Write in plain text or use live inline Markdown for a cleaner editing experience. Headings, lists, checklists, links, code, quotes, tables, and fenced code blocks render gently while preserving your original Markdown source. Key Features: ⢠Made for iPhone and iPad A compact writing space on iPhone, with a sidebar workflow on iPad for moving between slates quickly. ⢠iCloud sync Read and edit your slates across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ⢠Live inline Markdown Use Markdown for headings, bold, italic, links, inline code, lists, task lists, block quotes, tables, and code fences. ⢠Raw text mode Switch to plain source editing whenever you want the simplest possible canvas. ⢠Keyboard accessory controls When the keyboard is open, use quick controls for Markdown formatting, lists, indentation, undo/redo, and keyboard dismiss. ⢠Pin and manage slates Keep important slates close, duplicate drafts, clear a slate, or delete what you no longer need. ⢠Calm themes and typography Choose the mood and reading feel that fit your writing. ⢠Hardware keyboard friendly On iPad, core shortcuts work where iPadOS supports them. ZenSlate is a simple place for slates, drafts, checklists, notes, and loose thoughts. Write with clarity. Stay organized with ease.
Sticki.ly
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One sticky note, on every device you own. Sticki.ly is a dead-simple sticky note that syncs across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows PC, Linux box, and the web. Each sticki holds a title, a note, and one attached file. Make as many as you need. No folders, no tags, no clutter to manage. WHAT IT DOES ⢠Hold a title, a note, and one attached file per sticki ⢠Attach any single file ā a PDF, photo, or document ⢠Keep as many stickis as you need, each one tap away ⢠Sync every sticki across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, Linux, and the web ⢠Pin a sticki to your Home Screen or Lock Screen with a widget ⢠Start a new sticki from Control Center, the Lock Screen, or the Action Button ⢠Edit offline; changes sync the moment you're back online SMALL ON PURPOSE Apple Notes and Google Keep are note libraries. Sticki.ly is the opposite ā one note in front of you, nothing to file or organize. It's the thing you reach for when you don't want a whole notebook. Start a sticki on your Mac, finish it on your phone, and it's already on every other device. GOOD MOMENTS ⢠The guest Wi-Fi password, always there when company visits ⢠A receipt you snapped, with a note on what it was for ⢠Passport number and confirmation codes for a trip ⢠A handoff for tomorrow-you, picked up on the phone over coffee ⢠A draft you don't want to lose, ready to steal from later EVERYWHERE AT ONCE Home Screen widget on iPhone and iPad. Menu bar on Mac. System tray on Windows. A desktop app on Linux. A full web app in any browser. Same stickis, same place, on each one. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your stickis are yours. They're stored encrypted at rest and are never used for ads or training. Nothing is collected beyond the account you sign in with. Register up to 10 devices and remove any you no longer use, right from Settings. STICKI.LY PRO Using Sticki.ly takes Sticki.ly Pro. Signing in is free; creating and syncing stickis requires Pro. Start with a 7-day free trial, then subscribe monthly, go annual, or pick up Lifetime as a one-time purchase. The annual and Lifetime plans also include every other premium Bravely utility, on every platform. SIGN IN Sign in with your Bravely Account using Apple, Google, or an email and password. The same sign-in carries your stickis to every Sticki.ly app you install. SUPPORT Questions, bug reports, and feature requests: support@bravely.dev Privacy: https://bravely.dev/privacy/stickily Terms: https://bravely.dev/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenSlate at none against Sticki.ly's 7. Sticki.ly's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sticki.ly sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ZenSlate asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZenSlate ships an update every 2 weeks, Sticki.ly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenSlate | Sticki.ly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sachin Kumar | Bravely Studios |
In-app purchases
ZenSlate
No in-app purchases
Sticki.ly
- Sticki.ly Pro Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Sticki.ly Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Sticki.ly Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Bravely Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$95.991 Year
- Bravely Premium (Annual)1 Month trial$95.991 Year
- Bravely Premium (Annual)$95.991 Year
- Bravely Premium (Lifetime)$399.99









