# Bubbl Widget vs only u

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubbl Widget at none against only u's 4. Bubbl Widget also leads on ratings volume (812 vs 12). only u's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. only u sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Bubbl Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bubbl Widget against 4.6 for only u. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubbl Widget has 812 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Bubbl Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of only u's.

Bubbl Widget ships an update weekly, only u every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbl Widget | only u |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbl-widget/id6450650265/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-u-lock-screen-widget/id6670204069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **812** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 360 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saif AL Essai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694216593) | [Health & Wellness Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618420924) |

## What reviewers say

### Bubbl Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbl-widget/id6450650265)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤝 Smooth sharing with friends
- 💕 Cute and fun app
- 🎉 Celebration features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🔧 Login issues for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Short messages in last update
- Unable to log in with phone number

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable text color
- Android version


### only u

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-u-lock-screen-widget/id6670204069)

Send and receive personalized notes and messages directly to your lock screen. Stay connected with friends through fun, low-key updates that appear whenever you check your phone. It's a unique way to share quick thoughts and vibes.

**Highlights:** Personalized lock screen notes, Receive messages from friends, Fun and low-key connection, Customizable widget updates, Share quick thoughts and vibes

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock Screen Widget Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Screen Widget Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium: lock screen widgets | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| annual only u for lock screen | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubbl Widget free?

Bubbl Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is only u free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubbl Widget or only u?

Bubbl Widget is rated higher. Bubbl Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 812 ratings, while only u averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Bubbl Widget or only u have ads?

Bubbl Widget shows ads; only u does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubbl Widget or only u?

Bubbl Widget ships an update weekly, and only u every 9 days. Most recently, Bubbl Widget was updated on September 21, 2026 and only u on September 17, 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.*