NoteFormat vs Sticky.Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NoteFormat
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NoteFormat β Your Smart Note & Expense Companion Capture expenses, format them with templates, and import/export easily. Track spending, budgets and reportsβsimple, private, and beautiful. Whether you're logging daily thoughts, tracking spending, or generating reports, NoteFormat makes it easy. NOTES & EXPENSE TRACKING β’ Add notes with optional amounts (expense or income) β’ Organize entries with customizable categories and tags β’ Quick add mode for rapid data entry β’ View and filter your notes by category or date β’ Import notes from text using template matching BUDGET MANAGEMENT β’ Create daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly budgets β’ Set spending alerts at custom thresholds β’ Track budget progress with visual indicators β’ Budget by category or across all spending FLEXIBLE IMPORT & EXPORT β’ Import formatted notes from clipboard or files β’ Save directly to Apple Notes β’ Share via system share sheet β’ Copy formatted text to clipboard β’ Export CSV reports (Free: 1/day with ad, Pro: unlimited) POWERFUL REPORTS β’ Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly summaries β’ Visual charts and spending analytics β’ Total entry counts and amounts β’ Category breakdown with percentages (Pro) β’ Export and share your reports CUSTOMIZABLE FORMATTING β’ Built-in templates: Simple, Full Notes, Detailed, CSV, Markdown β’ Create your own templates with placeholders: {date}, {category}, {content}, {amount}, {tags} β’ Customize date formats per template SIRI SHORTCUTS β’ "Add a note" β Quick entry via Siri β’ "Get my report" β Instant spending summaries β’ Works with Shortcuts app automations SYNC & SECURITY β’ iCloud sync across all your devices β’ Face ID / Touch ID app lock (Pro) β’ Data stays on your device (optional iCloud sync) ACHIEVEMENTS & GAME CENTER β’ Unlock achievements as you use the app β’ Track your logging streak β’ Compete on leaderboards PRO FEATURES β’ Ad-free experience β’ Unlimited exports and CSV reports β’ Custom themes with your own images β’ Biometric app lock β’ Detailed category breakdowns in reports FREE WITH ADS β’ Core features available free β’ Watch rewarded ads to export entries β’ 1 rewarded export/day for CSV reports & category breakdown (Pro: unlimited) β’ Upgrade to Pro anytime to remove ads LOCALIZATION β’ English and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) Download NoteFormat today and take control of your notes, expenses, and budgets! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Sticky.Notes
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Sticky Notes is a simple and powerful note-taking app designed to help you capture ideas, tasks, reminders, and daily thoughts in seconds. Create colorful sticky notes, organize them your way, and keep everything important right at your fingertips. Whether you need a quick memo, a shopping list, a to-do checklist, or a daily reminder, Sticky Notes makes it easy to stay organized. Customize notes with colors, pin important items, sort by date, and search instantly. The clean interface helps you focus without distractions. Key Features: β’ Create notes instantly with one tap β’ Colorful sticky note themes and customization β’ Pin important notes to the top β’ To-do lists and checklists β’ Reminder alerts and notifications β’ Organize with folders and tags β’ Fast search and smart sorting β’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets β’ Dark Mode support Sticky Notes is perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who wants a fast, modern way to remember more and stay productive every day. The App offers two subscription options: -$7.99 Monthly -$34.99 Monthly Prices may vary by location. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vanlangapps.com Terms of Use: https://tos.vanlangapps.com Should you choose to upgrade to a Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may cancel automatic renewal and manage your subscription by selecting Manage App Subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings and selecting the subscription you want to modify. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Pro subscription, where applicable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sticky.Notes at none against NoteFormat's shown. NoteFormat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. NoteFormat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sticky.Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NoteFormat ships an update every 3 days, Sticky.Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteFormat | Sticky.Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yat Wing WU | Tu Anh Do |
In-app purchases
NoteFormat
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Annual Plan$49.991 Year
Sticky.Notes
- StickyNotes Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
- StickyNotes Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
- StickyNotes Premium Lifetime$39.99
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