# Patches: Best Friends Widget — Homescreen Notes & Doodles

> Home screen widget for private messages and doodles between close friends. (iPhone/iPad app by Sascha Gordner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patches-best-friends-widget/id6502718859 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sascha Gordner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626726579)
- Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2024-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patches-best-friends-widget/id6502718859/reviews.md

## What is Patches?

Find unexpected messages from friends right on your home screen – like little notes someone snuck into your pocket.

Patches helps you stay meaningfully connected without the social media chaos. Just what actually matters: knowing someone's thinking of you.

How it works: Your friends send you short messages that show up directly in your home screen widget. Without push notifications – you stumble across these messages naturally when checking your phone. It's these random moments of discovery that hit different.
Whether it's "You got this!" before a big day, an inside joke when you're stressed, or a random "Miss you" – these little surprises are genuine mood boosters.

Patches isn't another chat app for everyday conversations. Messages don't get buried in endless threads – they live right there on your home screen.

What makes Patches special:
- Messages stay visible on your home screen, not lost in chat history
- No push notifications for new messages – experience genuine surprise moments
- Send yourself daily affirmations and reminders
- No pressure to reply
- Perfect for close friends, couples, family – anyone you actually care about
- Multiple widget sizes and display modes
- Save your favorites to rediscover them in the widget
- Tons of widget themes to match your vibe

Patches is free with unlimited friends and messages. Everything you need to stay connected in a way that actually feels good.
Patches Plus (optional) unlocks more widget themes, extra display modes, and additional features to make the best out of it.

Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://patchesapp.com/privacy-policy.html

## Key features

- Home screen widget for messages
- No push notifications
- Send messages to yourself
- No pressure to reply
- Multiple widget sizes
- Widget themes
- Save favorite messages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patches Plus (1 year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Patches Plus (1 month) | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patches-best-friends-widget/id6502718859/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Neue Lieblingsapp :)

*2025-11-29, version 1.6.6*

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 :)

### 5/5 — Mega praktisch!

*2025-11-27, version 1.6.6*

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

### 5/5 — Macht Freude

*2025-07-27, version 1.3.6*

Eine wirklich tolle App!

### 4/5 — 𝒦𝒾𝓃ℊ

*2025-06-30, version 1.3.3*

𝒦𝓌𝒽𝓁𝒶𝓃𝒾

### 5/5 — Makes my day

*2025-05-12, version 1.2.5*

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

### 5/5 — Die digitale Notiz

*2025-02-13, version 1.2.3*

Eine tolle Idee. Man kann seinen liebsten eine digitale Notiz hinterlassen ohne sie bewusst zu benachrichtigen. Einfach schön, wenn man sieht, dass jemand an einen denkt. Absoluter Mehrwert im Alltag 🙏🏻

### 5/5 — Top! Eine wunderbare App!

*2025-01-20, version 1.2.2*

Eine wirklich sinnvolle, gelungene und einfach tolle App, die Einwand funktioniert.
Wirkt zunächst vielleicht noch unscheinbar, ist aber so wertvoll! Die kurzen, besonderen Nachrichten von Freunden sind durch Widgets immer direkt sichtbar, können einem im Alltag motivieren, schöne Erinnerungen wecken und ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubern. Eine App die man nicht mehr missen möchte!

### 5/5 — I'm Lovin' It

*2024-12-06, version 1.1.1*

What a simple and elegant way to show love and appreciation to your loved ones asynchronously! I absolutely adore the concept—kudos to the creator!
Plus, the variety of customization options in the Plus version is just fantastic.

### 5/5 — Ich liebe diese App!

*2024-10-28, version 1.0*

Mit dieser App geht ein kleiner Traum in Erfüllung. Ich liebe es meinen Freunden liebevolle, wichtige und motivierende Nachrichten zu schreiben. Ich liebe es auch, dass ich morgens meinen Home Bildschirm öffne und ich eine wundervolle Nachricht bekommen habe. Das ist unendlich wertvoll und schön. Und im Hinblick auf mentale Gesundheit kann einem das echt helfen, wenn man sich alleine fühlt oder gerade gemeine Gedanken in sich trägt. 

Danke für diese tolle App !!! 🫶🏼

### 5/5 — Das Licht im Dunkel

*2024-10-28, version 1.0*

In de heutigen Zeit können wir mehr solcher Apps gebrauchen. Positive, motivierende Nachrichten, die man direkt sieht, statt das, was man überall in den Medien geboten bekommt.
Mehr davon!

## Frequently asked questions about Patches

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.2 — 2026-03-25

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! :)

### 1.8.1 — 2026-02-10

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! :)

### 1.8.0 — 2026-02-04

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! :)

### 1.7.2 — 2026-01-20

Introducing Doodles: a playful new way to say what words cannot.

Now, instead of sending a regular text, you can hand-draw a message and send a personal doodle straight from Patches. Every doodle is unique, just like the person you are sending it to.

Love using Patches? Share your experience with a review to help others find us. Thank you for your support! :)

### 1.7.1 — 2026-01-14

Introducing Doodles: a playful new way to say what words cannot.

Now, instead of sending a regular text, you can hand-draw a message and send a personal doodle straight from Patches. Every doodle is unique, just like the person you are sending it to.

Love using Patches? Share your experience with a review to help others find us. Thank you for your support! :)

## Apps similar to Patches

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Digital Business Card Fruitful](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-business-card-fruitful/id6449998135) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Social Networking |
| [Brasa Church](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brasa-church/id6749780469) | — | Free | Social Networking |
| [NudgeMe - Live Photo Widget](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudgeme-live-photo-widget/id1644024675) | — | Free | Social Networking |
| [WidgyPal - Live Notes Widgets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgypal-live-notes-widgets/id6448166788) | 3.5 (11) | Free | Social Networking |
| [EmK Nellingen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emk-nellingen/id1572960741) | — | Free | Social Networking |
| [only u - lock screen widget](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-u-lock-screen-widget/id6670204069) | 4.5 (10) | Free | Social Networking |

## More apps by Sascha Gordner

- [Reformat: Image Converter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reformat-image-converter/id6443703159)
- [ADHD Planner Organizer: diu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adhd-planner-organizer-diu/id6758859424)

All apps by Sascha Gordner: https://appshunter.io/developer/1626726579

## Related topics

[patches](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/patches)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*