# noteit vs Locket Widget

noteit and Locket Widget both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Locket Widget's written reviews are positive against 43% of noteit's. Locket Widget also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and chart position (#15 vs #202). noteit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for noteit against 4.8 for Locket Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locket Widget has 569K ratings behind it against 98K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of noteit's written reviews are positive against 80% of Locket Widget's.

noteit ships an update fortnightly, Locket Widget weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | noteit | Locket Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteit-bff-widget/id1570369625/reviews) | [4.8 (569K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locket-widget/id1600525061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 98K | **569K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #202 | **#15** |
| Size | 91 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [iconic hearts holdings, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439623629) | [Locket Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600525063) |

## What reviewers say

### noteit

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

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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


### Locket Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locket-widget/id1600525061)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Social Networking, #70 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Share live photos with your closest friends directly on your Home Screen. See real-time updates from your best friends every time you unlock your phone. React to their photos and build a shared history of memories.

**Highlights:** Live photo widget for Home Screen, Real-time photo sharing with friends, Send photos by tapping the widget, React to friends' photos with emojis, Build a history of shared Lockets, Monthly recap videos of shared photos, Dedicated widgets for specific friends

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Locket Gold | $1.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $2.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $3.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $4.99 | per month |
| Locket Gold | $10.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $15.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $16.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $20.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $36.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $36.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $48.00 | per year |
| Locket Gold | $60.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Fun and unique app
- 🤝 Great way to stay connected with friends
- 🏠 Convenient home screen widget
- 🔒 Safe and private social interaction
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited friend/widget options
- 🔍 Can't select who to send photos to
- 🔍 Can't delete or edit photos
- 🔍 No notifications when friends send photos

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Widget not updating with new photos
- Issues with sending/receiving photos
- Login/account problems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to upload photos from camera roll
- Allow more than 20 friends
- Add option for multiple widgets for different friends/groups
- Implement photo editing tools (text, drawing, filters)
- Add video/boomerang support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is noteit free?

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

### Is Locket Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, noteit or Locket Widget?

noteit and Locket Widget are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 98K and 569K ratings respectively.

### Do noteit or Locket Widget have ads?

Locket Widget shows ads; noteit does not.

### Which is updated more often, noteit or Locket Widget?

noteit ships an update fortnightly, and Locket Widget weekly. Most recently, noteit was updated on September 25, 2026 and Locket Widget on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, noteit or Locket Widget?

noteit currently peaks at #202 in the App Store charts, and Locket Widget at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*