# only u vs Ripple

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: only u at 16.0 against Ripple's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. only u sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Ripple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | only u | Ripple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-u-lock-screen-widget/id6670204069/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Health & Wellness Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618420924) | [程辉 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746728150) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Ripple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripple-message-widget/id6762260521)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ripple Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is only u free?

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

### Is Ripple free?

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

### Do only u or Ripple have ads?

Neither only u nor Ripple shows ads.

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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.*