# Note Widget vs Notei Widget Drawings Scribble

The clearest difference is monetization model: Note Widget at free with in-app purchases against Notei Widget Drawings Scribble's subscription. Note Widget also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (12K vs 198). Notei Widget Drawings Scribble's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Widget sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Notei Widget Drawings Scribble sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Note Widget against 4.5 for Notei Widget Drawings Scribble. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Widget has 12K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 64% positive.

Note Widget ships an update weekly, Notei Widget Drawings Scribble every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Widget | Notei Widget Drawings Scribble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-love-drawing/id1608348687/reviews)** | [4.5 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notei-widget-drawings-scribble/id1625662636/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KYOTO K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724153255) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-love-drawing/id1608348687)

Share photos, videos, drawings, and messages with friends directly on your home screen using customizable widgets. Communicate without opening the app and create a unique way to stay connected with loved ones.

**Highlights:** Share photos and videos via widgets, Send text messages to friends' home screens, Create custom drawings for partners, Add multiple widgets for different friends, Quick access to partner's creations, Social networking features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteit Widget Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteit Widget Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Noteit Widget Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Espresso Coffee Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Cup of Coffee Donation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Cup of Coffee Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Cup of Coffee Donation | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cute and fun to use
- 🎨 Good drawing tools
- 👥 Allows connecting with friends/partner
- 🌟 Adorable and wholesome app
- 🤝 Great for long-distance relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 📢 Excessive ads and notifications
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔄 Widget doesn't automatically update
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or not syncing properly
- App crashing during extended drawing sessions
- Widget not updating with new messages
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues

**Requested features**

- Allow adding more than one friend/partner
- Implement auto-save and draft features
- Add more drawing tools and brush options
- Improve widget functionality and customization
- Provide better customer support and bug fixes


### Notei Widget Drawings Scribble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notei-widget-drawings-scribble/id1625662636)

Create custom transparent widgets for your home screen to draw on or leave blank. Use it for doodles, sticky notes, or showcasing your art. Supports Apple Watch and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Transparent widgets, Scribble drawing on widgets, Sticky notes with clear/solid backgrounds, Multiple widget support, Apple Watch integration, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scribble Pro. | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Scribble Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Scribble Pro. | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable app
- ✨ Unique and creative concept
- 🖼️ Nice home screen drawings
- 🤩 Works well for many users
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App doesn't work for some
- 💸 All features are paid
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing to use
- 🚫 Widgets not working
- 😠 Frustrating experience

**Reported bugs**

- App simply doesn't work on iPad
- Widget displays a dark square with silhouette icon
- Interactive widget displays a black square
- Transparency feature shows incorrect image size error
- Widgets are not setting

**Requested features**

- Add zoom in option
- Add normal color palette
- Add font style modes
- Make it easier to understand
- Add a zoom in option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Widget free?

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

### Is Notei Widget Drawings Scribble free?

Notei Widget Drawings Scribble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note Widget or Notei Widget Drawings Scribble?

Note Widget is rated higher. Note Widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Notei Widget Drawings Scribble averages 4.5 from 198 ratings.

### Do Note Widget or Notei Widget Drawings Scribble have ads?

Note Widget shows ads; Notei Widget Drawings Scribble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Widget or Notei Widget Drawings Scribble?

Note Widget ships an update weekly, and Notei Widget Drawings Scribble every 2 months. Most recently, Note Widget was updated on September 21, 2026 and Notei Widget Drawings Scribble on September 21, 2026.

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