Comparison

Pinote vs Stickon

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

Head to head
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
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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.

About

Stickon

Keep important reminders visible on your lock screen without needing to open an app. Easily add notes, to-do items, and checklists directly to your lock screen for quick access. Perfect for managing essential tasks and preventing forgotten items.

Highlights
  • Lock screen notes
  • Direct widget-free setup
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Check off completed tasks
  • Manage essential items only
  • View completed note history
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.

Screenshots

Pinote4 screens
Stickon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stickon at none against Pinote's shown. Stickon also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Pinote's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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

Pinote ships an update every 5 days, Stickon every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Pinote versus Stickon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinoteStickon
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOKMIN LEEFunnyeve

Customer experience

Pinote

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Stickon

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pinote

No in-app purchases

None

Stickon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pinote free?
Pinote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stickon free?
Stickon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pinote or Stickon have ads?
Pinote shows ads; Stickon does not.
Which is updated more often, Pinote or Stickon?
Pinote ships an update every 5 days, and Stickon every 2 days. Most recently, Pinote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Stickon on October 5, 2026.

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