Comparison

Sticky Notes vs Pinote

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

Head to head
About

Sticky Notes

Features
Read full description

Sticky Notes - Brainstorming is the ultimate visual thinking tool for organizing ideas, planning projects, and capturing your thoughts in a flexible, intuitive way. PERFECT FOR • Brainstorming sessions • Project planning and organization • Mind mapping • Note-taking and idea capture • Task management • Creative thinking • Meeting notes • Research organization Transform the way you think and organize. Download Sticky Notes - Brainstorming today and turn your ideas into action.

About

Pinote

Quickly jot down a single line reminder that appears directly on your lock screen. No need to open an app; your note is visible every time you unlock your device. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Lock screen sticky notes
  • Live Activity display
  • iCloud sync
  • No app opening required
  • One-line reminders
  • Cross-device support
Features
Read full description

Your next task. On your Lock Screen. A parcel to return before you leave. A question to ask at your next meeting. Write it in Pinote and pin it, so you can see your next task without opening the app. • Notes and checklists Write freely, then focus on the next item in your checklist. • Pin now or schedule a time Pin a note from the editor or choose when it should appear automatically. Lock Screen availability and updates depend on system settings and device conditions. • Continue across devices Use iCloud to keep your notes across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Each device displays notes in its own way. • Recover deleted notes Recently Deleted keeps copies on this device for 30 days. After restoring a note, you can turn its pin and automatic schedule back on yourself. • Keep a file backup Export a Pinote JSON backup and import it later without overwriting existing notes. Export as text to read your notes in other apps. Recently Deleted is stored separately on each device. No separate Pinote account is required. Cross-device sync uses iCloud. No ads appear on your Lock Screen.

Screenshots

Sticky Notes3 screens
Pinote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pinote at every 5 days against Sticky Notes's every 7 months. Pinote also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sticky Notes ships an update every 7 months, Pinote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Sticky Notes versus Pinote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSticky NotesPinote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJun TsudaOKMIN LEE

In-app purchases

None

Sticky Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Pinote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sticky Notes free?
Sticky Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinote free?
Pinote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sticky Notes or Pinote have ads?
Both Sticky Notes and Pinote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sticky Notes or Pinote?
Sticky Notes ships an update every 7 months, and Pinote every 5 days. Most recently, Sticky Notes was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pinote on September 26, 2026.

Other comparisons