Comparison

VibeCheck vs Sticky

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

Head to head
About

VibeCheck

Features
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Tune in to how your closest friends are feeling today. Vibe Check is a mood-sharing app for sharing how you feel through an emoji and a short message. There is no feed to perform for and no likes to chaseβ€”just a small signal between people who know you. Send today's vibe Choose from 16 mood emojis, add a few words, and share what feels true right now. Each vibe expires after 24 hours, so yesterday's mood does not stand in for today. Keep it in your circle Create a private circle with up to 12 friends. Send an invite code or link, join a friend's circle, and see the vibes shared inside it. No code yet? You can explore first and invite friends later. Check your chemistry See how your selected vibes line up through a lighthearted Chemistry score. Use it as a prompt to check in, start a conversation, or simply notice when you are on the same wavelength. What you can do β€’ Share one of 16 mood emojis with a short message β€’ Create private circles for up to 12 friends β€’ Post vibes that expire after 24 hours β€’ Join circles through invite codes and links β€’ Compare vibes with Chemistry Some feelings are easier to send as a signal. Share yours and see who is tuned in.

About

Sticky

Features
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A shared sticky note widget for couples and close friends. Sticky is a minimalist shared widget app for couples, best friends, and close connections. Write a note, draw a doodle, or send a tiny message β€” and it appears directly on their home screen widget. No chat feeds. No endless notifications. Just one tiny space for thoughtful moments. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Pair with one person β€’ Write or draw a note β€’ Tap Stick β€’ Your note instantly updates on their widget FEATURES β€’ Shared home screen widget β€’ Handwritten notes and doodles β€’ Instant widget sync β€’ Quick reactions β€’ Minimal design β€’ Private 1-on-1 connection WHY STICKY Most apps are noisy. Sticky is intentionally quiet. It feels like leaving a sticky note on someone’s desk β€” but digital. Perfect for: β€’ Couples β€’ Best friends β€’ Long-distance relationships β€’ Small daily moments

Screenshots

VibeCheck4 screens
Sticky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sticky at none against VibeCheck's 1. Sticky also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. VibeCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sticky asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VibeCheck ships an update every 5 weeks, Sticky daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
VibeCheck versus Sticky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibeCheckSticky
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size67 MB58 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperStudio SolumThang Bui Manh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VibeCheck

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Sticky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VibeCheck free?
VibeCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sticky free?
Sticky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VibeCheck or Sticky have ads?
Neither VibeCheck nor Sticky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VibeCheck or Sticky?
VibeCheck ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sticky daily. Most recently, VibeCheck was updated on October 7, 2026 and Sticky on October 6, 2026.

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