Comparison

ListBox vs Stickon

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

Head to head
About

ListBox

This app makes your Apple Reminders impossible to ignore with persistent home screen widgets and lock screen notifications. Choose from four modes of insistence, from a quiet glance to a full nag, to ensure your tasks stay top of mind. It syncs directly with Apple Reminders via iCloud, offering a privacy-first experience with no tracking or ads.

Highlights
  • Persistent home screen widget
  • Lock screen notifications
  • Four insistence modes
  • Syncs with Apple Reminders
  • Adjustable display density
  • Privacy-first design
Features
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Don't ignore your to-do list anymore. ListBox makes your Apple Reminders list impossible to ignore. A persistent home screen widget keeps your list always visible. Lock screen notifications stay present, keeping your list top of mind. Choose how insistent you want it to be — from a quiet glance to a full nag. No new account. Apple Reminders stays your source of truth — your lists live in iCloud, where they always have. ListBox only stores what's needed to deliver notifications: your selected list contents and your preferences. — PERSISTENT VISIBILITY — The widget on your home screen shows your top items at every glance. The lock screen notification stays in Notification Center even after newer alerts arrive. Your list comes to you, not the other way around. — FOUR MODES, FOUR LEVELS OF INSISTENCE — Quiet — Ambient awareness. The widget updates; no notifications. Nudge — A gentle ping every few hours during your active window. Persistent — Steady reminders, every hour, keeping your list in front of you. Nag — Frequent reminders for the things you absolutely cannot let slip. Switch modes anytime. Set your active window so notifications respect your evenings. — BUILT ON APPLE REMINDERS — Pick any list from your Reminders. Add, edit, check off, and delete items in either app — they stay in sync via iCloud. Your data is yours, where it has always been. — DESIGNED FOR FOCUS — Adjustable display density (Comfort, Standard, Compact, Dense) lets you decide how much fits on your screen. Adaptive list colors match your selected Reminders list. Quiet, intentional design that disappears into the background until you need it. — PRIVACY-FIRST — No tracking, no analytics, no advertising. Ever. See our privacy policy for full details on what we store and why. — REQUIREMENTS — - iOS 18 or later - Apple Reminders permission - Notifications permission (optional, for non-Quiet modes) ListBox is made by Cassileth Studio LLC in Los Angeles, California. Questions or feedback? Visit cassilethstudio.com/listbox/listbox-support.html

About

Stickon

Keep essential information visible on your Lock Screen without overwhelming notifications. Quickly add notes, to-dos, and reminders that you can't afford to forget, and check them off as completed. Ideal for those who find complex productivity apps too much.

Highlights
  • Pin notes to Lock Screen
  • Instant Lock Screen display without widgets
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Mark notes as completed
  • View completed note history
  • Capture moments with photos and stickers
Features
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Notifications go off once, then they’re gone. Stickon keeps your important notes visible on your Lock Screen. Keep things you can’t afford to forget — like your passport, workout clothes, medication, documents to submit, or grocery list — right on your Lock Screen. See what matters most at a glance, without even opening the app. If complex productivity apps feel overwhelming, start simple with Stickon. Just write down what you need to remember today, then check it off when you’re done. Best of all, there’s no need to go through multiple steps just to add a widget. Write a note, show it on your Lock Screen, and you’re ready to go. Key Features Pin notes to your Lock Screen See your most important notes directly on your Lock Screen. Start right away without a widget Show notes on your Lock Screen instantly, without any complicated widget setup. Keep notes visible longer with widgets Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to keep important notes even easier to see. Check things off when they’re done Mark completed notes and focus on what’s next. Keep only what matters Manage just the things you truly need to remember right now, without overwhelming lists. View your completed note history Checked-off notes are saved in your history, so you can revisit them whenever you need. Perfect for * Remembering essentials before you leave, like your passport, wallet, or charger * Keeping today’s must-do tasks in sight * Building small habits, like taking medication or drinking water * Not missing meetings, appointments, or submission deadlines * Keeping your grocery list where you can see it * Placing quick notes in the most visible spot Stickon isn’t an app that sends you more notifications. It keeps what matters visible, so you don’t forget. Capture moments in your Log Save a moment with photos and stickers, then find it again with tags and the calendar. Your Log has no entry limit, including on Free. Free and Stickon Plus Free includes up to three notes in your list, one Lock Screen note, and access to your ten most recent past notes. Older records are preserved. During a Plus subscription, use unlimited notes and past notes, display up to five Lock Screen notes, enable automatic reattachment, and use all paid sticker packs. Paid packs can also be purchased individually without a subscription. Plus is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. Local prices and billing periods appear on the purchase screen. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Automatic reattachment and Lock Screen display may be delayed or limited by iOS, your device, or network conditions. Privacy Policy: https://stickon.app/privacy/ Service Terms: https://stickon.app/terms/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ListBox4 screens
Stickon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ListBox at none against Stickon's 10. ListBox also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. Stickon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ListBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ListBox versus Stickon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListBoxStickon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory CassilethFunnyeve

In-app purchases

None

ListBox

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Stickon

One-time10
  • Little Memo Workers$1.99
  • A Soft Little Day$1.99
  • Shapes of a Feeling$1.99
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  • Pencil Stroll$1.99
  • Under the Covers$1.99
  • Little Office Buddy$1.99
  • Kongkong’s Day$1.99
  • Yuzu Capybara$1.99
  • Fruit Feelings$1.99
  • Quiet Botanicals$1.99

Questions

Is ListBox free?
ListBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stickon free?
Stickon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ListBox or Stickon have ads?
Stickon shows ads; ListBox does not.

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