# Whiteboard vs Widget Lock Screen Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whiteboard at 43% against Widget Lock Screen Widget's 0%. Whiteboard also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (465 vs 51). Widget Lock Screen Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whiteboard sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Widget Lock Screen Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whiteboard holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whiteboard has 465 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Whiteboard's written reviews are positive against 0% of Widget Lock Screen Widget's.

Whiteboard ships an update fortnightly, Widget Lock Screen Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whiteboard | Widget Lock Screen Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (465 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-widget-messaging/id1544528796/reviews)** | [3.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-lock-screen-widget/id6446391848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **465** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **43.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 29 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ample Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/921349096) | [Business Suite Apps Maker for Free](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539261588) |

## What reviewers say

### Whiteboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whiteboard-widget-messaging/id1544528796)

Share drawings, photos, and messages directly to friends' home screen widgets. This app offers creative drawing tools and group messaging for fun, visual communication.

**Highlights:** Send doodles, drawings, and photos to widgets, Customizable drawing tools with saved presets, Add photos from library or camera, Create and message in groups, Multiple widget options for different views, Private by default friend connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Doodle - 1 Day Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mountainous Tip | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun and creative drawing app for couples and friends
- 📱 Widget feature for home screen display
- ✉️ Easy message sharing between contacts
- 🎨 Drawing tools and color wheel functionality
- 📧 Email-based authentication (no phone number required)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget consistently fails to display messages
- 🐛 App crashes frequently, especially after recent updates
- 🐛 Drawing features broken (undo, zoom, color selection)
- ⚠️ Recent update significantly degraded functionality
- 💸 Hidden charges not clearly disclosed

**Reported bugs**

- Widget displays blank or grey, doesn't show messages
- App freezes and crashes when zooming in on drawings
- Undo function causes drawings to disappear or app to crash
- Color selection doesn't apply to drawings
- Zoom feature removed in recent update, breaking functionality

**Requested features**

- Zoom in/out functionality for detailed drawing
- Eyedropper/color picker tool
- Layer support for complex drawings
- Ability to delete drawings from profile
- Ability to delete groups


### Widget Lock Screen Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-lock-screen-widget/id6446391848)

Send personalized notes, photos, and captions directly to a friend's lock screen without needing to unlock their device. It's a simple way to share reminders, express affection, or send a quick greeting.

**Highlights:** Send notes to friend's lock screen, Personalize messages with emojis, stickers, photos, Quick and easy to use interface, Send reminders or greetings, Full privacy control for contacts, Free to download and use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whiteboard free?

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

### Is Widget Lock Screen Widget free?

Widget Lock Screen Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Whiteboard or Widget Lock Screen Widget?

Whiteboard is rated higher. Whiteboard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 465 ratings, while Widget Lock Screen Widget averages 3.1 from 51 ratings.

### Do Whiteboard or Widget Lock Screen Widget have ads?

Neither Whiteboard nor Widget Lock Screen Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whiteboard or Widget Lock Screen Widget?

Whiteboard ships an update fortnightly, and Widget Lock Screen Widget monthly. Most recently, Whiteboard was updated on August 23, 2026 and Widget Lock Screen Widget on September 22, 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.*