# Cheatsheet vs Dynamic Island Notes & Memo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cheatsheet at 1.9K against Dynamic Island Notes & Memo's 73. Cheatsheet also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Dynamic Island Notes & Memo's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Dynamic Island Notes & Memo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cheatsheet against 4.6 for Dynamic Island Notes & Memo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cheatsheet has 1.9K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Cheatsheet's written reviews are positive against 78% of Dynamic Island Notes & Memo's.

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, Dynamic Island Notes & Memo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cheatsheet | Dynamic Island Notes & Memo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829/reviews)** | [4.6 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-island-notes-and-memo/id6478481118/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [Kevin Schell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732981136) |

## What reviewers say

### Cheatsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829)

Quickly store and access important information like hotel room numbers or license plates via widgets, a custom keyboard, or your Apple Watch. This app simplifies recalling details without needing to unlock your phone.

**Highlights:** Quick recall memos, Widget access, Custom keyboard integration, Apple Watch app, Search functionality, Organize with folders, Format notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick access to information
- 💡 Useful for remembering important details
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection
- 🔋 Apple Watch battery drain
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing from widget
- Syncing problems between devices
- Crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/reorder entries
- Improve sync reliability
- Implement password protection
- Allow adding images/attachments to entries
- Expand customization options (colors, icons, etc.)


### Dynamic Island Notes & Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-island-notes-and-memo/id6478481118)

Quickly capture and access notes directly from your iPhone's Dynamic Island and Lock Screen. Manage, sort, and delete notes with an intuitive interface, and utilize clipboard history for convenience. Customize your experience with various color schemes and dark mode.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island integration for notes, Lock Screen display for quick access, Clipboard history management, Create, sort, and delete notes, Customizable color schemes, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cheatsheet free?

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

### Is Dynamic Island Notes & Memo free?

Dynamic Island Notes & Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cheatsheet or Dynamic Island Notes & Memo?

Cheatsheet is rated higher. Cheatsheet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Dynamic Island Notes & Memo averages 4.6 from 73 ratings.

### Do Cheatsheet or Dynamic Island Notes & Memo have ads?

Neither Cheatsheet nor Dynamic Island Notes & Memo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or Dynamic Island Notes & Memo?

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dynamic Island Notes & Memo every 6 days. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dynamic Island Notes & Memo on October 21, 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.*