Comparison

BriefFeed vs Sticky Notea

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

Head to head
About

BriefFeed

This app uses AI to provide concise summaries of articles, posts, and web content, highlighting key points first. It allows users to save summaries with source links and sync their library across Apple devices. An integrated Safari extension enables on-the-fly summarization while browsing.

Highlights
  • AI-powered article summarization
  • Key points highlighted first
  • Save summaries with source links
  • Cross-device library sync (iCloud)
  • Safari browser extension
  • Searchable reading history
  • Optional Notion integration
Features
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See the key points, then decide what to read in depth. BriefFeed uses AI to summarize supported articles, posts, and web content, keeping source links close so you can return to the original. Explore all features, real examples, and the demo video: https://brieffeed.app Share a link to see an AI summary Share a link from another app or paste a URL into BriefFeed. For supported content, BriefFeed generates a summary after fetching or opening the page. Some pages need to load and have their text expanded in the reader first. See key points while browsing Safari Enable the included Safari extension on iPhone and iPad to see AI summaries beside supported posts, discussions, and pages. The extension summarizes supported content already loaded on the page, helping you choose what to read in depth. Keep what is worth returning to Save summaries with their source links and browse your saved items by author. Sync your library across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through your Apple iCloud account, without creating a separate BriefFeed account. Find what you read Search recent reading by words you remember, open the original source, or save a useful item from history. Revisit retained content by author, with portraits and biographies when available. History contains only supported content encountered by BriefFeed within the selected retention period. Continue from the browser extension Connect a compatible BriefFeed browser extension on your Mac to sync saved items and browsing history within your selected retention period while the Mac app is running. Synced items continue through your Apple iCloud account to iPhone, iPad, and Mac, so you can find a source from your computer when you need it on your phone. Supported content NetEase News articles are supported on recognized article pages, using the rendered title, byline, and visible article text. Hidden content, comments, and account data are excluded. On selected websites, the Safari extension supports social posts, discussions, articles, repositories, paper pages, podcast show notes, and available video text. Support depends on the site, page type, and accessible content. Video summaries use only the current video's available transcript, subtitles, timeline text, or chapters. Podcast summaries use show notes. BriefFeed does not directly analyze audio or video frames. Links that cannot be summarized can still be saved for later. Optional Notion sync Connect your own Notion integration to sync items you explicitly save in the Safari extension. The Notion token stays in that extension's local storage. Synced content goes directly from Safari to Notion, without passing through BriefFeed servers. Stay connected to the source Summary requests use the source text and limited source information needed for the summary. The extension does not send cookies or account sessions to BriefFeed. Original links remain available so you can check details and read in context.

About

Sticky Notea

Features
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Sticky Notea is a lightweight, thoughtfully designed place for the words you want to keep close. When an idea arrives, you shouldn't have to build a system before writing it down. Open the app, start typing, and your thought becomes a note you can see, revisit, and arrange with ease. Use it for a quick reminder, today's to-do list, a coffee recipe, a travel plan, a line of writing, or any small detail worth keeping. Designed for everyday notes: • Multiple ways to view Move between Standard List, Compact List, and Card View. Scan many notes at once, or browse them like paper notes laid out in front of you. • Simple organization Keep things clear with groups, search, pinned notes, favorites, and colors—without turning your notes into a complicated filing system. • Beautiful note images Turn a note into a polished, paper-inspired image for sharing ideas, lists, announcements, and quote cards, or save it directly to Photos. • Make it feel like yours Choose from paper colors, themes, layouts, and display options, with full Dark Mode support. A clean interface, gentle colors, and subtle motion make writing and organizing feel calm and natural. • Rich text, kept simple Use headings, lists, checklists, quotes, and bold text when you need more structure. Capture one line in a moment, or shape a longer thought at your own pace. • Local backup Export and restore your notes manually whenever you want to keep a copy or move them to another device. • App lock Protect personal notes with your device passcode or biometrics. Sticky Notea stays focused on writing, arranging, and seeing your notes clearly. It is simply a small piece of paper, ready whenever an idea finds you.

Screenshots

BriefFeed4 screens
Sticky Notea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BriefFeed at none against Sticky Notea's 1. BriefFeed also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Sticky Notea's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Sticky Notea sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BriefFeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BriefFeed ships an update daily, Sticky Notea every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BriefFeed versus Sticky Notea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBriefFeedSticky Notea
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer博 吴镓聪 杨

In-app purchases

None

BriefFeed

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sticky Notea

One-time1
  • Sticky Notea Pro$0.99

Questions

Is BriefFeed free?
BriefFeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sticky Notea free?
Sticky Notea is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BriefFeed or Sticky Notea have ads?
Neither BriefFeed nor Sticky Notea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BriefFeed or Sticky Notea?
BriefFeed ships an update daily, and Sticky Notea every 2 weeks. Most recently, BriefFeed was updated on November 13, 2026 and Sticky Notea on November 10, 2026.

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