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 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

Pinote4 screens
Stickon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinote at none against Stickon's 10. Pinote also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Pinote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinote ships an update weekly, Stickon every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Pinote versus Stickon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinoteStickon
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOKMIN LEEFunnyeve

Customer experience

Pinote

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

Stickon

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pinote

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 Pinote free?
Pinote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stickon free?
Stickon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pinote or Stickon have ads?
Both Pinote and Stickon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pinote or Stickon?
Pinote ships an update weekly, and Stickon every 5 days. Most recently, Pinote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stickon on October 31, 2026.

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