# Widget skins 17 vs Notei Widget Drawings Scribble

The clearest difference is rating: Notei Widget Drawings Scribble at 4.5 against Widget skins 17's 3.4. Notei Widget Drawings Scribble also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 1). Widget skins 17's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (80% vs 64%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget skins 17 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

Notei Widget Drawings Scribble holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 198 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Widget skins 17's written reviews are positive against 64% of Notei Widget Drawings Scribble's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget skins 17 | Notei Widget Drawings Scribble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-skins-17/id434066260/reviews) | **[4.5 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notei-widget-drawings-scribble/id1625662636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **198** |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 238 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lemondo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/406195207) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget skins 17

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-skins-17/id434066260)

Personalize your iPhone's Lock Screen and StandBy mode with unique widget designs. Choose from a variety of stylish options to make your device stand out and impress your friends with a custom look.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen widget customization, StandBy mode widget customization, Stylish widget designs, Multiple screen choices, Personalize iPhone display

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Application Mark | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works on iPhone 7
- 👍 Helpful app
- 👍 Great user interface
- 👍 Awesome wallpapers
- 👍 Good selection of wallpapers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Requires payment to remove watermark
- 🔒 Many good wallpapers are paid
- 🐛 Doesn't work on older devices
- 🐛 Doesn't save wallpapers properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Wallpapers don't save properly
- Incompatible with iPhone 6 and below

**Requested features**

- More variety in wallpapers
- Ability to create custom wallpapers
- Support for older devices
- More free wallpaper options


### 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 Widget skins 17 free?

Widget skins 17 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, Widget skins 17 or Notei Widget Drawings Scribble?

Notei Widget Drawings Scribble is rated higher. Widget skins 17 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Notei Widget Drawings Scribble averages 4.5 from 198 ratings.

### Do Widget skins 17 or Notei Widget Drawings Scribble have ads?

Widget skins 17 shows ads; Notei Widget Drawings Scribble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Widget skins 17 or Notei Widget Drawings Scribble?

Widget skins 17 ships an update every 2 months, and Notei Widget Drawings Scribble every 2 months. Most recently, Widget skins 17 was updated on August 24, 2026 and Notei Widget Drawings Scribble on September 21, 2026.

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