# noteit vs heart widget

The clearest difference is rating: noteit at 4.8 against heart widget's 4.2. noteit also leads on ratings volume (98K vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). heart widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

noteit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: noteit has 98K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

noteit ships an update fortnightly, heart widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | noteit | heart widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteit-bff-widget/id1570369625/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-widget/id6452191888/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 91 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iconic hearts holdings, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439623629) | [nonzerosumness](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059021043) |

## 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


### heart widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-widget/id6452191888)

Create custom widgets for your most important contact. Display their photo or icon on your Home Screen or Lock Screen, and instantly open your chat with a single tap. Supports various messaging apps and widget styles.

**Highlights:** Customizable photo and icon widgets, One-tap chat access, Home Screen and Lock Screen support, Multiple messaging app integrations, Privacy-focused, no internet connection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is noteit free?

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

### Is heart widget free?

heart widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, noteit or heart widget?

noteit is rated higher. noteit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while heart widget averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do noteit or heart widget have ads?

Neither noteit nor heart widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, noteit or heart widget?

noteit ships an update fortnightly, and heart widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, noteit was updated on October 16, 2026 and heart widget on October 10, 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.*