# Bubbl Widget vs Things

The clearest difference is rating: Bubbl Widget at 4.7 against Things's 3.4. Bubbl Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (812 vs 14). Things's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Things sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bubbl Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bubbl Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bubbl Widget has 812 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Bubbl Widget's written reviews are positive against 74% of Things's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bubbl Widget ships an update weekly, Things every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bubbl Widget | Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbl-widget/id6450650265/reviews)** | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things/id6738499101/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **812** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 360 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saif AL Essai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694216593) | [Khaled Alothman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610977716) |

## 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


### Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things/id6738499101)

Capture and share meaningful moments, experiences, and discoveries. Find inspiring places, books, songs, and movies. Share what moves you and tells your unique story.

**Highlights:** Capture and share moments, Discover inspiring places, Find recommended books, songs, movies, Location-based sharing, Share personal experiences, Curate joyful discoveries

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly premium | $2.99 | per month |
| yearly premium | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bubbl Widget free?

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

### Is Things free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bubbl Widget or Things?

Bubbl Widget is rated higher. Bubbl Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 812 ratings, while Things averages 3.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do Bubbl Widget or Things have ads?

Bubbl Widget shows ads; Things does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bubbl Widget or Things?

Bubbl Widget ships an update weekly, and Things every 10 days. Most recently, Bubbl Widget was updated on September 21, 2026 and Things on June 8, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*