# noteit vs Widgetable

noteit and Widgetable both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Widgetable's written reviews are positive against 43% of noteit's. Widgetable also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. noteit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Widgetable sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetable holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99K and 388K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of noteit's written reviews are positive against 73% of Widgetable's.

noteit ships an update fortnightly, Widgetable every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | noteit | Widgetable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteit-bff-widget/id1570369625/reviews) | **[4.9 (388K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetable-besties-and-couples/id1641107226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99K | **388K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 91 MB | 551 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [iconic hearts holdings, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439623629) | [Widgetable,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641107228) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Widgetable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetable-besties-and-couples/id1641107226)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Social Networking, #110 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Transform your phone's screens into a dynamic space for connection. Share daily moments, track sleep, and even raise virtual pets together with friends and loved ones, bridging any distance.

**Highlights:** Raise virtual pets together, Share daily vibes and sleep tracking, Real-time distance widget, Send snaps, doodles, and texts, Grow virtual plants, Personalize with wallpapers and themes

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widgetable Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Widgetable Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Widgetable Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pet food (Apple) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pet food (Meat) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pet food (Fish) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pet food (Shrimp) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 diamonds for Widgetable | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 pet egg | $1.99 | one-time |
| Widgetable diamonds(20) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wish jar | $2.99 | one-time |
| Widgetable diamonds(30) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 diamonds for Widgetable | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable pets
- 🤝 Great for co-parenting with friends
- 📱 Useful widgets for home and lock screen
- 🎨 Customizable wallpapers and backgrounds
- 🎁 Free trial of premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks like feeding and bathing pets
- 🕰️ Long wait times for eggs to hatch
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with widgets and connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working properly or disappearing
- Connectivity issues with ads and premium features
- Incorrect or frozen pet status information
- Trouble hatching eggs or accessing pet inventory

**Requested features**

- More pet types and customization options
- Ability to earn in-game currency to unlock features
- More interactive pet activities beyond feeding and bathing
- Improved co-parenting experience with shared progress
- Better integration with iOS 16 features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is noteit free?

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

### Is Widgetable free?

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

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

Widgetable is rated higher. noteit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Widgetable averages 4.9 from 388K ratings.

### Do noteit or Widgetable have ads?

Neither noteit nor Widgetable shows ads.

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

noteit ships an update fortnightly, and Widgetable every 5 days. Most recently, noteit was updated on October 29, 2026 and Widgetable on October 29, 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.*