Comparison

Stickon vs Cue

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

Head to head
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. 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 two 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/

About

Cue

Keep your most important tasks, notes, or schedule visible on your Lock Screen. This app ensures you never forget a crucial item by displaying it prominently until it's completed or past its time. Focus on one task at a time with a built-in timer.

Highlights
  • Lock screen visibility for todos and memos
  • Calendar view on lock screen
  • Focus mode with timer
  • Timeline view for scheduled items
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • No sign-up required
Features
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The one thing you can't forget right now — keep it on your Lock Screen. Your todos, memos, and schedule stay visible without opening the app. Notifications disappear once they pass, and memo apps only show things when you open them. Cue is different. Pick one thing, put it on your Lock Screen, and it quietly stays there until you're done. [Live] Put a todo or memo on your Lock Screen with a single tap. It's right there every time you wake your screen. It doesn't vanish like a notification. [Calendar] Check today's schedule right on your Lock Screen. The monthly calendar shows your whole month at a glance. [Focus Mode] Pick one thing to focus on and start the timer. While the timer runs, what you need to do stays right in front of you. [Timeline] The Cues you put up today stack up in time order. You can also schedule a Cue to appear again at a specific time. [Sync] Automatic iCloud backup. No sign-up needed. Your data lives only on your device and in iCloud — no external servers. Cue is for you if: You jot things down in a memo app and never open it again, Your to-do list stays just a list, You want to focus on one thing now — not the whole plan. Not an app for managing your day, but an app that keeps showing you the one thing you can't forget right now. Cue your day. Terms of Use: https://ungchun.github.io/cue-legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ungchun.github.io/cue-legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Stickon4 screens
Cue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stickon at none against Cue's 3. Stickon also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). 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. Cue sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Stickon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stickon ships an update every 2 days, Cue every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Stickon versus Cue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStickonCue
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunnyevesunghun kim

Customer experience

Stickon

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

Cue

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stickon

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cue

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Stickon free?
Stickon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cue free?
Cue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stickon or Cue have ads?
Neither Stickon nor Cue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stickon or Cue?
Stickon ships an update every 2 days, and Cue every 3 days. Most recently, Stickon was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cue on October 24, 2026.

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