# Notepad vs Sticky Board with Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sticky Board with Widget at none against Notepad's 7. Sticky Board with Widget also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Notepad's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 149) and review sentiment (84% vs 68%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sticky Board with Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notepad against 4.8 for Sticky Board with Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notepad has 28K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Notepad's written reviews are positive against 68% of Sticky Board with Widget's.

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, Sticky Board with Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Sticky Board with Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535/reviews)** | [4.8 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-board-with-widget/id859111681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 149 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 100 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1381802 Ontario Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318613521) | [BUILD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459248552) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-easy-notes-and-memos/id725368535)

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

**Highlights:** Create to-do lists with checkboxes, Unlimited text notes, Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, Organize notes into folders, Pin and sort notes, iCloud backup and sync, Advanced search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📝 Useful for notes, lists, and reminders
- 🎨 Customizable font and color options
- 💾 Reliable for storing important information
- 🔍 Helpful search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription required to remove ads
- 🐛 Occasional data loss or note disappearance
- 📤 Lack of sharing or exporting options
- 🔒 No password protection for individual notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Ads covering up the note-taking area

**Requested features**

- Add drawing/highlighting tools
- Integrate with calendar and contacts
- Ability to sort and organize notes
- Option to password protect specific notes


### Sticky Board with Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-board-with-widget/id859111681)

Quickly jot down notes, reminders, and schedules with customizable sticky notes. Personalize your notes with various colors, backgrounds, and even attach photos. Organize your thoughts efficiently with list or grid views.

**Highlights:** Customizable note colors, Background image selection, Photo attachment to notes, List and grid display options, Timer function for memos, Quick and easy note-taking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sticky Board with Widget free?

Sticky Board with Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Sticky Board with Widget?

Notepad is rated higher. Notepad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Sticky Board with Widget averages 4.8 from 149 ratings.

### Do Notepad or Sticky Board with Widget have ads?

Both Notepad and Sticky Board with Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or Sticky Board with Widget?

Notepad ships an update every 8 days, and Sticky Board with Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notepad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sticky Board with Widget on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*