# Shared Note Widgets vs Shared Notes

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shared Note Widgets | Shared Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-note-widgets/id1552960395/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-notes-couples-and-ai/id6748648868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Rich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030627712) | [Juanma Del Boca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826820062) |

## What reviewers say

### Shared Note Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-note-widgets/id1552960395)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shared Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-notes-couples-and-ai/id6748648868)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Half Year Subscription | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro + AI | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro + AI | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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