# Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) vs Hi Sticky

The clearest difference is rating: Hi Sticky at 4.6 against Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s 3.2. Hi Sticky also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hi Sticky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hi Sticky holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Hi Sticky's.

Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) ships an update every 3 months, Hi Sticky every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) | Hi Sticky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-box-minimalistic-notes/id733743183/reviews) | **[4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-sticky-sticky-notes/id1610634186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mumick Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/691257020) | [haha Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/369684594) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-box-minimalistic-notes/id733743183)

A minimalist note-taking app with a sticky-note interface for quick organization. Use color-coding to categorize information and simple markdown editing for content. Ideal for keeping important tasks and ideas visible and accessible.

**Highlights:** Sticky-note interface, Color-coded organization, Simple markdown editing, iCloud Syncing, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch support, Lock screen to-do list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebox Premium | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and minimalistic design
- 🎨 Attractive and aesthetic interface
- ✅ Does what it's meant to do
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 💡 Great for jotting quick notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss and deletion issues
- 🐛 Notes disappearing or getting deleted
- 🐛 Duplication of notes
- 🐛 Overwriting of notes
- 🐛 App crashing or not opening

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicates most recent note and overwrites second most recent
- Occasionally lose an entry or creates a second version
- Unable to open notes after an update
- Notes disappear after reaching a certain number
- Deletes information on its own

**Requested features**

- Folders for organization
- Undo functionality
- Home screen widget
- Notification widget
- Option to leave notes unsorted


### Hi Sticky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi-sticky-sticky-notes/id1610634186)

A free, simple note-taking application for all Apple devices. It offers iCloud synchronization, widget support, and integration with the Shortcuts app for enhanced productivity. An optional one-time purchase unlocks additional customization options and features.

**Highlights:** Simple intuitive interface, iCloud sync, Manage Links, Widgets, Shortcuts app integration, Supports all Apple devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hi Sticky+ | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔄 Seamless cross-device sync
- 💡 Minimalistic and clean design
- ✅ Does exactly what it's intended to do

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets sometimes blank/not working
- 🐛 Viewing notes on watch is hit or miss
- 🐛 iCloud sync can be buggy/not sync
- 🐛 App crashes when deleting notes
- 🤔 Search functionality is missing

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets are blank on iOS 26
- Viewing notes on watch is unreliable
- iCloud sync is buggy and often fails
- App crashes when deleting notes
- Mac shows 'No account' for iCloud, iPhone shows 'undefined'

**Requested features**

- Support for Monospace font
- Ability to choose own colors for notes
- Ability to change background color
- Mac widget for quicker access
- Ability to have multiple notes open on Mac at the same time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) free?

Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hi Sticky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) or Hi Sticky?

Hi Sticky is rated higher. Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) averages 3.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Hi Sticky averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.

### Do Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) or Hi Sticky have ads?

Neither Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) nor Hi Sticky shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) or Hi Sticky?

Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) ships an update every 3 months, and Hi Sticky every 9 days. Most recently, Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hi Sticky on October 14, 2026.

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