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Patches: Best Friends Widget

Patches: Best Friends Widget

Homescreen Notes & Doodles

2 ratings
13 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
🌐 Social Networking
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Released
October 23, 2024
Updated
March 25, 2026

Developer

Sascha Gordner
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Send and receive private messages that appear directly on your home screen widget. Experience genuine surprise moments without constant notifications, fostering meaningful connections with close friends and family.

✓Home screen widget for messages
✓No push notifications
✓Send messages to yourself
✓No pressure to reply
✓Multiple widget sizes
✓Widget themes
✓Save favorite messages
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What's New in Patches

1.8.2

March 25, 2026

You can now pin a message that’s important to you so that you will always see it on your widget. Love using Patches? Share your experience with a review to help others find us. Thank you for your support! :)

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Patches Plus (1 year)

Unlocks everything for one year.

$14.991 Year
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User reviews

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Neue Lieblingsapp :)

Besser als WhatsApp, Instagram und Co. Hier erfährst du echte Wertschätzung 💕von deinen liebsten Freund*innen :) Eine tolle Anregung, um einmal wieder Komplimente zu verteilen. Das ist gut für andere und für dich. Empfehlenswert für die psychische Gesundheit :)
J1Jenn Re 11

Mega praktisch!

Tolle App, einfach zu bedienen sieht gut aus und zaubert einem regelmäßig ein Lächeln ins Gesicht :)
PPriscilla147

Macht Freude

Eine wirklich tolle App!
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Makes my day

Liebs sehr, macht richtig Spaß cute Nachrichten unerwartet zu sehen:)
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FAQ

What is Patches?

Patches is a social networking app that allows users to send and receive private messages and doodles that appear directly on their home screen widget. It focuses on fostering meaningful connections without the chaos of traditional social media.

How does Patches work?

Friends send short messages that appear in your home screen widget without push notifications. You discover these messages naturally when checking your phone, creating moments of genuine surprise and connection.

Can I send messages to myself on Patches?

Yes, Patches allows you to send yourself daily affirmations and reminders, which will then appear on your home screen widget.

Does Patches have ads?

No, Patches does not contain advertisements. The core app is free to use with unlimited friends and messages.

What are the subscription options for Patches?

Patches offers an optional subscription called Patches Plus, which unlocks more widget themes, extra display modes, and additional features. It is available for $1.99 per month or $14.99 per year.

What devices does Patches support?

Currently, Patches is supported on iPhone devices. The app was last updated on March 25, 2026, with version 1.8.2.

What is the age rating for Patches?

Patches has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for younger users and above. The app focuses on positive and intimate communication.

How does Patches differ from other chat apps?

Unlike traditional chat apps, Patches messages live on your home screen widget and do not get buried in endless threads. It also lacks push notifications, emphasizing surprise and genuine discovery over constant engagement.