Best Notebook Widget Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 249+ notebook widget apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Notebook Widget Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Sticky Notes Widget. StickiesSticky Notes Widget. StickiesFree4.6★ (105)NoYesNov 2026
2Notepad - Simple Notes & MemoNotepad - Simple Notes & MemoFree4.8★ (6.7K)YesYesNov 2026
3Plain Note: Notes WidgetPlain Note: Notes WidgetFree4.6★ (1.1K)NoYesNov 2026
4Memo Widget FlowMemo Widget FlowFree—NoNoMay 2026
5Simple Widget NoteSimple Widget NoteFree—NoNoMay 2026
6WidgetHeaven: Custom WidgetsWidgetHeaven: Custom WidgetsFree—NoYesNov 2026
7WidgetCraft-Aesthetic WidgetsWidgetCraft-Aesthetic WidgetsFree—NoYesNov 2026
8WidgetBlocks - Widget BuilderWidgetBlocks - Widget BuilderFree5.0★ (1)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Notebook Widget

Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies#1

Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies by KK FAMILY SOFTWARE LLC

Memo papers plus color drawing
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(105 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Organize your thoughts and tasks with a versatile note-taking app. Create unlimited notes, customize their appearance with colors and fonts, and access them across devices. Enhance productivity with widgets, rich text formatting, and drawing capabilities.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and clean UI
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Good for organizing and to-do lists
  • 🌟 Best sticky note app for many
  • ✅ Widget functionality is great
  • 💰 Reasonable one-time purchase price
  • 💬 Excellent customer service
  • 🔄 Sync across devices (though sometimes unreliable)
  • 📝 Notes and drawing options
  • 🎯 Fits a lot of text in small widgets
  • 👍 Free version is useful
  • ✨ Simple and clean design

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 💸 Expensive for basic features
  • ⚠️ iCloud sync is unreliable
  • 🎨 Limited color choices
  • 📏 Notes size cannot be changed
  • ✍️ No text formatting (bold, font size, color)
  • 🖱️ Confusing UX for advanced features
  • ❌ No way to remove app icon from dock
  • 🗄️ No archive option, only delete
  • 🚫 Can't edit notes directly on desktop
  • 📱 Some users experience blank screen bug
  • 🗑️ No option to move completed tasks to bottom
  • 🖼️ No option to use photos in notes
  • 🖱️ Difficult to select text
  • 🎛️ Widget can stop working
  • 🤔 Primitive compared to built-in apps
  • 📝 Can't scroll through notes
  • 📍 No home screen widgets (for some users)
  • 🖌️ Drawing with Apple Pencil is poor
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo#2

Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo by Komorebi Inc.

Open Fast to Jot Notes & Lists
Strong Contender
💼 Business
4.8😊(6.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a straightforward way to jot down thoughts, create lists, and save temporary information. It offers features like search, dark mode, and customizable widgets for quick access to your notes. Data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💰 Free with no subscription
  • 📝 Straightforward note-taking

Room to Improve

  • 🙄 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔒 No cloud backup or sync
  • 🎨 Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Lack of search or organization features
Plain Note: Notes Widget#3

Plain Note: Notes Widget by Monelyze Inc.

Simple Notepad for Quick Memos
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(1.1K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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A straightforward, text-only notepad for quickly capturing thoughts, memos, and drafts. Organize notes with customizable tags and access them easily via home and lock screen widgets. Offers optional iCloud sync and extensive customization through in-app purchases.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and clean design
  • 💡 One-time payment model
  • 🚀 Beautifully designed notes app
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable tags and icons
  • 👍 Useful for basic note-taking

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Notes sometimes don't save properly
  • 🐛 Slow and unreliable synchronization
  • ❌ No text formatting options (bold, italics, etc.)
  • ❌ No ability to insert photos or videos
  • ❌ No option to export notes
  • ❌ Ads on every page

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FAQ about Notebook Widget

What are the best notebook widget apps for iPhone?
Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies tops our notebook widget apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 105 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top notebook widget apps we rank are free to download, including Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies and Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo.
Sticky Notes Widget. Stickies has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ notebook widget apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.