Best Homescreen Notes Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to homescreen notes or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Homescreen Notes Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Widget Notes Home Lock ScreenWidget Notes Home Lock ScreenFree4.7★ (109)YesNoSep 2026
2Sticky WidgetsSticky WidgetsFree4.6★ (29K)NoYesSep 2026
3Sticky Notes WidgetSticky Notes WidgetFree4.7★ (6.5K)NoYesSep 2026
4Notepad - Simple Notes & MemoNotepad - Simple Notes & MemoFree4.8★ (6.4K)YesYesSep 2026
5To Do List MinimaList & WidgetTo Do List MinimaList & WidgetFree4.8★ (47K)NoYesSep 2026
6Sticky Board with WidgetSticky Board with WidgetFree4.8★ (149)YesNoSep 2026
7Sticky Notes: Free Note TakingSticky Notes: Free Note TakingFree4.4★ (5.9K)NoYesSep 2026
8Quicky Sticky NotesQuicky Sticky NotesFree4.5★ (2.2K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Homescreen Notes

Widget Notes Home Lock Screen#1

Widget Notes Home Lock Screen by FugaPiyo Inc.

Live Activity Home Lock Widget
Editor's Choice
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.7(109 ratings)
FreeAds
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Create and customize widgets for your home screen to display notes and photos. Personalize backgrounds, fonts, and set reminders with repeated notifications. Enjoy unlimited widgets and dark mode support.

Sticky Widgets#2

Sticky Widgets by 1881 Digital, LLC

Home & Lock Screen notepad
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily add customizable sticky notes to your home screen and lock screen. Sync notes across devices with iCloud and integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for quick access and updates. Personalize your notes with various fonts, colors, and styles.

What We Love

  • 📋 Convenient and handy widget
  • 🔍 Helpful for reminders and lists
  • 💻 Works well as a digital sticky note
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🐛 Disappearing notes
  • 📝 Difficulty editing and saving notes
Sticky Notes Widget#3

Sticky Notes Widget by TAPUNIVERSE LLC

Note Widget & Remind App
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.7😞(6.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Add unlimited sticky notes and reminders to your iOS Home Screen and Lock Screen. Never forget important tasks with notes that appear automatically when you pick up your phone. Customize your notes with text, checklists, photos, and various styles.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📝 Customizable notes
  • 🔒 Secure notes
  • 💡 Helpful for remembering tasks

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Paywall to access full features
  • 🐛 Inconsistent note saving

More Homescreen Notes apps to explore

FAQ about Homescreen Notes

What are the best homescreen notes apps for iPhone?
Widget Notes Home Lock Screen tops our homescreen notes apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 109 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top homescreen notes apps we rank are free to download, including Widget Notes Home Lock Screen and Sticky Widgets.
Widget Notes Home Lock Screen shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ homescreen notes apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to create and customize widgets for your iOS home screen. You can display notes and photos directly on your home screen, making them easily accessible. It offers various customization options for backgrounds, fonts, and widget sizes.
Key features include unlimited home screen widgets of all sizes, background customization with photos or gradients, font styling options, note sharing and sorting, reminders with repeated notifications, and a dark mode. All features are free to use.