Comparison

Lock Screen Notes vs Sticky.Notes

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

Head to head
About

Lock Screen Notes

This app helps clear mental clutter by allowing users to capture thoughts as sticky notes and then sort them into categories like 'to do,' 'save for later,' or 'let go.' It's designed for individuals, especially those with ADHD, who struggle with traditional organization methods.

Highlights
  • Brain dump with sticky notes
  • Swipe to sort thoughts
  • Customizable sorting rules
  • Multiple note types
  • Notebooks and pages
  • Widgets for quick access
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Keep the to-dos and notes you do not want to forget right where you can see them. StickySort is a colorful sticky note app for the Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island. Capture tasks, shopping lists, plans, and ideas as individual notes, then check or sort them without losing context. Use a Lock Screen widget for quick access to a note. When you want to see a whole page, start a Live Activity from the page menu. It can display one page at a time for up to 8 hours. On supported iPhones, expand Dynamic Island to view the notes and complete checklist items. On the Home Screen, choose Page View, Pinned Note, Quick Add, Unsorted Count, Sort Reminder, or Checklist. Lock Screen widgets and controls keep important notes and actions close. Write first, organize later. Swipe notes left or right using your own rules, such as “Now / Later” or “Important / Let Go”. Use text notes, checklists, and links; customize colors, backgrounds, and fonts; organize with notebooks and pages; and back up with iCloud. Drawings, photos, flashcards, extra sorting axes, and expanded pages are among the advanced features in StickySort PRO. Premium features are available via App Store auto-renewable subscriptions or a lifetime one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. The lifetime purchase does not renew and does not create future recurring charges. Terms of Use: https://stickysort.pages.dev/terms

About

Sticky.Notes

Features
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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: • Create notes instantly with one tap • Colorful sticky note themes and customization • Pin important notes to the top • To-do lists and checklists • Reminder alerts and notifications • Organize with folders and tags • Fast search and smart sorting • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • 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.

Screenshots

Lock Screen Notes4 screens
Sticky.Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock Screen Notes at weekly against Sticky.Notes's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Lock Screen Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lock Screen Notes ships an update weekly, Sticky.Notes every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Lock Screen Notes versus Sticky.Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLock Screen NotesSticky.Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperN-Verse LLCTu Anh Do

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lock Screen Notes

Subscriptions3
  • StickySort Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • StickySort PRO Starter1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • StickySort Pro Annual7 Days trial$32.991 Year
One-time1
  • StickySort Pro Lifetime$62.99
3 purchases

Sticky.Notes

Subscriptions2
  • StickyNotes Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • StickyNotes Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • StickyNotes Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Lock Screen Notes free?
Lock Screen Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sticky.Notes free?
Sticky.Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lock Screen Notes or Sticky.Notes have ads?
Neither Lock Screen Notes nor Sticky.Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lock Screen Notes or Sticky.Notes?
Lock Screen Notes ships an update weekly, and Sticky.Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lock Screen Notes was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sticky.Notes on October 31, 2026.

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