# Note Widget vs Handshake

The clearest difference is monetization model: Note Widget at free with in-app purchases against Handshake's subscription. Note Widget also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 37%) and ratings volume (12K vs 191). On price, rating, ads 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 Handshake sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.6 for Note Widget against 4.5 for Handshake. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Widget has 12K ratings behind it against 191, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Note Widget's written reviews are positive against 37% of Handshake's.

Note Widget ships an update weekly, Handshake fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Widget | Handshake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-love-drawing/id1608348687/reviews)** | [4.5 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handshake-lets-agree/id1627960050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 191 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 56 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KYOTO K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724153255) | [AI Tools Apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854689122) |

## 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


### Handshake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handshake-lets-agree/id1627960050)

Facilitates group decision-making for everyday choices like dining and entertainment. Users can quickly swipe to agree on preferences, saving time for more meaningful activities. Offers premium features through a subscription model.

**Highlights:** Group decision making, Restaurant and movie suggestions, Vacation destination planning, Quick agreement through swiping, Premium features

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Monthly premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app concept
- 🤝 Helpful for indecisive couples/groups
- 🎥 Wide variety of movie options
- 🍽️ Includes food/restaurant options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Slow loading and performance issues
- 🔍 Limited filtering/customization options
- 💰 Subscription/pay-to-use model
- 🌍 Too many international/non-local movies

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to fetch game data or connect with others
- Swiping issues and unintended swipes
- Matches and history not saving properly
- Constant prompts to update despite no update available

**Requested features**

- Add Hulu and other major streaming platforms
- Implement a 'back' button for swiping
- Ability to see all 'liked' movies, not just matches
- Add movie ratings/filters (e.g. no R-rated)
- Improve stability and reduce crashes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Widget free?

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

### Is Handshake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Widget or Handshake?

Note Widget is rated higher. Note Widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Handshake averages 4.5 from 191 ratings.

### Do Note Widget or Handshake have ads?

Both Note Widget and Handshake show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Widget or Handshake?

Note Widget ships an update weekly, and Handshake fortnightly. Most recently, Note Widget was updated on September 21, 2026 and Handshake on September 23, 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.*