Comparison

WidgyPal vs Bubbl Widget

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WidgyPal

Stay connected with friends through customizable widgets and instant messages directly on your lock screen. Share notes, weather updates, and status changes seamlessly. Create groups for easy communication and never miss a moment.

Highlights
  • Widget sharing with friends
  • Instant messaging on lock screen
  • Real-time weather updates
  • Status sharing and viewing
  • Group connections for easy communication
Features
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The ultimate lock screen companion app that keeps you and your friends connected like never before! Seamlessly share widgets, send notes, check weather updates, and keep up with each other's status - all from the convenience of your lock screen. Widget Sharing: Customize and share unique widgets with your friends to keep them updated and entertained. From inspirational quotes to funny memes, send your favorites straight to their lock screen. Instant Message: Jot down quick messages or reminders and send them to your friends in real-time. Whether it's a grocery list or a simple "good morning" message, stay connected with your loved ones throughout the day. Weather Updates: Stay on top of weather updates and share forecasts with your friends. Make sure everyone is prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store. Status Sharing: Keep your friends in the loop with real-time status updates. Share your mood, activity, or location, and see what your friends are up to as well. Group Connections: Create and join friend groups for easy communication and widget sharing. Stay connected with your favorite people in one place. Don't miss a moment with WidgyPal, the revolutionary lock screen app that brings friends closer together. Download now and experience a new level of connection with your loved ones! Notes: WidgyPal optionally integrates with Apple Health. This data is used to display your step and activity if you select one of those widget types. Permission for WidgyPal to access this data is controlled through the Apple Health app.

About

Bubbl Widget

This app places live text feeds from your closest friends directly onto your home screen. Share thoughts and statuses instantly, creating a digital sticky note experience for your inner circle. React to messages and build a history of shared moments.

Highlights
  • Live text feeds on home screen
  • Share thoughts and statuses
  • Digital sticky note experience
  • Friend reactions with emojis
  • Build message history
  • Dedicated widgets for individuals
Features
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Bubbl is a widget that shows live text feeds from your best friends, right to your Home Screen. You and your best friends will see each other's thoughts & statuses every time you unlock your phone. It’s a little glimpse of what everyone’s up to throughout the day. Think of a sticky note with something sweet written to your loved ones, hanged on the mirror, fridge or a desk. They see it whenever they pass by, but now, it’s directly on their home screen. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add the Bubbl widget to your Home Screen 2. When a friend sends you a custom note, it instantly appears on your Bubbl widget! 3. To share back, tap into the widget, create a new note with your own touch, and then hit send! It appears right on your friends’ Home Screens FOR YOUR CLOSE FRIENDS • To keep things for the inner circle, you can only have 20 friends on the app. • On Bubbl, there’s no worrying about follower count, just add your best friends and family and live in the moment. • With Bubbl, you’re able to be real and share your thoughts to the people that matter. REACT TO FRIENDS' BUBBLS • Send a Bubbl reaction to your friends to let them know you saw their note. • They’ll get a notification and you’ll love watching the emojis rain down on your notes. • We don’t count or track the reactions, so you can be real and authentic without worrying about likes and filters like other platforms. BUILD A HISTORY OF YOUR BUBBL • As you and friends share notes, you’ll build up a history of all notes sent. • Share them out as photos capturing those “love it” moments. ADD BUBBL FOR YOUR BESTIES AND CRUSHES • Decorate your home screen with more widgets dedicated to your crush or your bestie • Choose who shows up in each individual widget, and see notes only from that person. Download the free app! We’re keeping Bubbl free so you can send to the people that matter (friends, family, bestie, etc.). With Bubbl, your phone will feel like it’s bringing you closer to your best friends.

Screenshots

WidgyPal4 screens
Bubbl Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bubbl Widget at 4.7 against WidgyPal's 3.5. Bubbl Widget also leads on ratings volume (814 vs 11) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). WidgyPal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bubbl Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubbl Widget has 814 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of WidgyPal's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bubbl Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WidgyPal ships an update every 6 days, Bubbl Widget every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WidgyPal versus Bubbl Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgyPalBubbl Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (11 ratings)4.7 (814 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11814 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB362 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoCloud Technology Co., LimitedSaif AL Essai

Customer experience

WidgyPal

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Bubbl Widget

All ratings813 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral10.0%
Negative18.6%

Bugs and requests

WidgyPal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bubbl Widget

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Short messages in last update
  • Unable to log in with phone number

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Customizable text color
  • Android version

In-app purchases

None

WidgyPal

No in-app purchases

None

Bubbl Widget

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WidgyPal free?
WidgyPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bubbl Widget free?
Bubbl Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WidgyPal or Bubbl Widget?
Bubbl Widget is rated higher. WidgyPal averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Bubbl Widget averages 4.7 from 814 ratings.
Do WidgyPal or Bubbl Widget have ads?
Bubbl Widget shows ads; WidgyPal does not.
Which is updated more often, WidgyPal or Bubbl Widget?
WidgyPal ships an update every 6 days, and Bubbl Widget every 5 days. Most recently, WidgyPal was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bubbl Widget on November 3, 2026.

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