# Widgets. vs Sticky Notes + Widget Memo

The clearest difference is rating: Widgets. at 3.4 against Sticky Notes + Widget Memo's 2.9. Widgets. also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (285 vs 69). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticky Notes + Widget Memo sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Widgets. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Widgets. holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 285 and 69 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Widgets.'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Sticky Notes + Widget Memo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widgets. | Sticky Notes + Widget Memo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets/id919787495/reviews)** | [2.9 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-plus-widget-memo/id1140487495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **285** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **47.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armand Choy](https://appshunter.io/developer/919787494) | [Alina Vetrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140487494) |

## What reviewers say

### Widgets.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets/id919787495)

Access your favorite social media feeds and essential tools directly from your iPhone's lock screen or while using other apps. This app provides quick access to Twitter, Instagram, a calculator, and a timer, with more widgets planned.

**Highlights:** Lock screen widgets, In-app widgets, Twitter feed access, Instagram feed access, Calculator widget, Timer widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Instagram widget functionality works well
- 🎯 Useful calculator with calculation history display
- ✨ Innovative widget concept with multiple app integrations
- 👍 Clean and simple app design
- ⚡ Instagram feature generally reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Twitter widget frequently crashes and fails to load
- ❌ App lacks modern social media apps (TikTok, Discord, Pinterest)
- 🔧 Poor app stability and frequent crashes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and devices
- 😤 Misleading App Store presentation vs actual functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Twitter widget fails to load or shows 'unable to load' error
- App crashes when opening calculator or Instagram
- Twitter login setup causes app to crash or close
- Instagram login authentication errors
- Twitter widget not loading on iPhone 6 Plus specifically

**Requested features**

- Add TikTok widget
- Add Pinterest widget
- Add Discord widget
- Add Facebook widget
- Add YouTube widget


### Sticky Notes + Widget Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-plus-widget-memo/id1140487495)

Organize your thoughts with customizable stickies and widgets.  Create typed or handwritten notes, organize them with colored folders, and set reminders. Sync across devices and protect your data with password locks.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Colored folders and sub-folders, Handwritten and typed notes, Note sharing, Password protection, iCloud sync and backup, Customizable backgrounds and icons

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| School Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Outdoors Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pen Tool Extension | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fonts Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Creepy Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organization
- 🚀 Convenient widget
- 🚀 Variety of note styles
- 👍 Simple and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🐛 Handwriting recognition problems
- 🐛 Notes disappearing
- 🐛 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not loading properly
- Handwriting not registering correctly
- Notes not saving or syncing
- Overlapping text and drawings

**Requested features**

- Add reminders and calendar integration
- Allow more customization of notes (fonts, colors, layouts)
- Improve widget functionality and customization
- Add ability to insert images and files
- Implement better organization tools (folders, tags, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widgets. free?

Widgets. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sticky Notes + Widget Memo free?

Sticky Notes + Widget Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Widgets. or Sticky Notes + Widget Memo?

Widgets. is rated higher. Widgets. averages 3.4 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Sticky Notes + Widget Memo averages 2.9 from 69 ratings.

### Do Widgets. or Sticky Notes + Widget Memo have ads?

Neither Widgets. nor Sticky Notes + Widget Memo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widgets. or Sticky Notes + Widget Memo?

Widgets. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sticky Notes + Widget Memo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Widgets. was updated on October 6, 2026 and Sticky Notes + Widget Memo on October 8, 2026.

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