Comparison

Shared Note Widgets vs Shared Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shared Note Widgets

Create and share simple text notes directly on your home screen. Keep family and friends updated with lists, reminders, or positive messages. Customize widget appearance and layout for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Create simple text notes
  • Add notes to home screen widgets
  • Share notes with friends and family
  • Checkbox mode for lists
  • Customizable widget appearance
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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Create simple text notes, add them to your home screen, then share! Friends and family always have up-to-date content. Use it for a family grocery list, reminders, or to send positive messages to friends. What makes this app special: * Ads can be disabled for free, and they never show up in the widget. * App supports light and dark mode. * Super simple editing experience * Switch to "checkbox" mode to quickly go through a shopping or to - do list * Customize the appearance of your widget: Choose the color, layout and other content settings. * Sharing notes is a bonus of this simple-to-use app!

About

Shared Notes

This app helps couples and friends stay organized with shared lists and notes. It features AI tools to summarize, format, and correct text, along with private, password-protected notes and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Shared grocery and to-do lists
  • AI summarization and grammar correction
  • Password-protected private notes
  • Offline note-taking and syncing
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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Shared Notes is the simple, secure way to keep your relationship and daily life in sync. Whether it’s a shared grocery list with your partner, a travel plan with friends, or private thoughts you want to lock away, everything is safe here. Now powered by Smart AI, you can tidy up messy notes, fix grammar, and summarize long texts in seconds. WHY COUPLES & FRIENDS LOVE SHARED NOTES: [+] Shared Grocery & To-Do Lists Stop asking "Did you buy the milk?" Create a shared list with your partner or flatmate. When you cross off an item, it syncs instantly to everyone’s phone. Perfect for groceries, household chores, and packing lists. [+] Smart AI Assistant (NEW) Turn messy thoughts into clear plans. • Summarize: Turn long notes into short, clear summaries. • Fix Grammar: Polish your spelling and sentences automatically. • Auto-Format: Convert a rough paragraph into a clean checklist with one tap. [+] Private & Password Protected Your thoughts belong to you. Lock sensitive notes or journals with a secure password so only you can access them. We prioritize privacy with offline-first storage and secure cloud syncing. [+] Works Offline Capture ideas on a plane or in the subway. Write offline, and the app will automatically sync your changes to the cloud the moment you are back online. KEY FEATURES: • Real-Time Sync: See changes as your partner types. • AI Tools: Summarize, spell-check, and format instantly. • Dark Mode: A beautiful interface that’s easy on the eyes. • Cross-Platform: Syncs seamlessly between iPhone, iPad, and Android. Simple. Secure. Shared. Download Shared Notes today and get in sync.

Screenshots

Shared Note Widgets4 screens
Shared Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shared Notes at 4.4 against Shared Note Widgets's 1.0. Shared Notes also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). Shared Note Widgets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shared Notes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shared Note Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shared Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shared Notes has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shared Note Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, Shared Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shared Note Widgets versus Shared Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShared Note WidgetsShared Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex RichJuanma Del Boca

Customer experience

Shared Note Widgets

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Shared Notes

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shared Note Widgets

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Shared Notes

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Half Year Subscription7 Days trial$4.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro + AI$29.99
  • Lifetime Pro + AI$59.99

Questions

Is Shared Note Widgets free?
Shared Note Widgets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shared Notes free?
Shared Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shared Note Widgets or Shared Notes?
Shared Notes is rated higher. Shared Note Widgets averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shared Notes averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.
Do Shared Note Widgets or Shared Notes have ads?
Both Shared Note Widgets and Shared Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Shared Note Widgets or Shared Notes?
Shared Note Widgets ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shared Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Shared Note Widgets was updated on October 5, 2026 and Shared Notes on September 24, 2026.

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