# Magnets vs noteit

The clearest difference is rating: noteit at 4.8 against Magnets's 4.1. noteit also leads on ratings volume (98K vs 137) and review sentiment (43% vs 34%). Magnets's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magnets sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and noteit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

noteit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: noteit has 98K ratings behind it against 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Magnets's written reviews are positive against 43% of noteit's.

Magnets ships an update every 2 days, noteit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magnets | noteit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnets-shared-widgets/id1520682943/reviews) | **[4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteit-bff-widget/id1570369625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 137 | **98K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **43.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Silvan Daehn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318172340) | [iconic hearts holdings, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439623629) |

## What reviewers say

### Magnets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnets-shared-widgets/id1520682943)

Create shared widgets for your home screen to post photos and messages with friends. These collaborative widgets act like digital fridge magnets, allowing friends to leave updates that appear instantly on everyone's screens.

**Highlights:** Collaborative widgets, Share photos, Post messages, Real-time updates, Home screen integration, Friend sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


### noteit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteit-bff-widget/id1570369625)

Share live notes and drawings directly to your loved ones' home screens. This app allows you to connect with your partner, friends, or family, making it easy to send quick messages or visual expressions to brighten their day.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget, Live notes sharing, Send pictures and drawings, Link with partner/friends, Real-time updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gift Diamond Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Diamond Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Streak Repair 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Streak Repair 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Streak Repair 3 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cute and fun to use
- 💕 Great for long-distance relationships
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🔒 Limited to one partner
- 📤 Unreliable sending/receiving of notes
- 🗑️ Deletes drawing history when streak is lost

**Reported bugs**

- Drawing tools disappear mid-drawing
- App crashes frequently
- Delayed or missing notifications for new notes
- Drawings not saving when exiting the app

**Requested features**

- Add ability to have multiple partners
- Implement a fill tool for drawings
- Allow for text input and more drawing tools
- Provide a way to save/restore drawing history
- Add notification system for new notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magnets free?

Magnets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is noteit free?

noteit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magnets or noteit?

noteit is rated higher. Magnets averages 4.1 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while noteit averages 4.8 from 98K ratings.

### Do Magnets or noteit have ads?

Neither Magnets nor noteit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magnets or noteit?

Magnets ships an update every 2 days, and noteit fortnightly. Most recently, Magnets was updated on September 18, 2026 and noteit on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*