# noteit vs Widget Lock Screen Widget

The clearest difference is review sentiment: noteit at 43% against Widget Lock Screen Widget's 0%. noteit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (98K vs 51). Widget Lock Screen Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. noteit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Widget Lock Screen Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

noteit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: noteit has 98K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of noteit's written reviews are positive against 0% of Widget Lock Screen Widget's.

noteit ships an update fortnightly, Widget Lock Screen Widget monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | noteit | Widget Lock Screen Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteit-bff-widget/id1570369625/reviews)** | [3.1 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-lock-screen-widget/id6446391848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% 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** |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iconic hearts holdings, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439623629) | [Business Suite Apps Maker for Free](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539261588) |

## What reviewers say

### noteit

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

**Currently charting:** #205 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


### 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 noteit free?

noteit 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, noteit or Widget Lock Screen Widget?

noteit is rated higher. noteit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while Widget Lock Screen Widget averages 3.1 from 51 ratings.

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

Neither noteit nor Widget Lock Screen Widget shows ads.

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

noteit ships an update fortnightly, and Widget Lock Screen Widget monthly. Most recently, noteit was updated on September 25, 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.*