Comparison

Love Notes Widget by PumPum® vs luv

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

Head to head
About

Love Notes Widget by PumPum®

Send heartfelt messages to your partner that appear on their home or lock screen widget. Strengthen your connection with daily notes, compliments, and expressions of love, creating a private space for just the two of you.

Highlights
  • Send private love notes
  • Display messages on home/lock screen widget
  • Strengthen couple connection
  • Ideal for long-distance relationships
  • Daily reminders of affection
  • Private communication space
Features
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Make your partner feel loved every time they check their phone. How It Works Pair your app with your partner using a unique code. You and your partner need to add the widget to their home or lock screen. Then start sending love notes that show up on their widget on their home and lock screen, and your love messages will be waiting for them every time they check their phone. Make Your Partner Feel Special Every Day Send love notes throughout the day to brighten your partner’s mood and strengthen your connection. Whether it’s a heartfelt compliment, an expression of appreciation, or a simple “thinking of you,” your messages stay front and center—unlike texts that get lost in endless chats. Send love notes to: - Give heartfelt compliments – Make them smile with words that make them feel seen and appreciated. - Show appreciation – Thank them for the little things that often go unnoticed. - Send sweet surprises – A random “thinking of you” message can turn an ordinary moment into something special. - Express your love – A simple “I love you” makes any day better. - Start and end the day right – Say good morning, good night, and everything in between. - Share romantic words – Whether it’s a love quote, an inside joke, or a meaningful memory, your messages keep the romance alive. A Private Space for Just the Two of You With so many messages and notifications competing for attention, Love Notes gives you and your partner a dedicated place to stay connected. No distractions, no interruptions—just your love, front and center. Perfect for Couples Near and Far Whether you’re living together or in a long-distance relationship, Love Notes helps you keep the connection strong. It’s a simple yet powerful way to remind each other of your love, no matter where you are. Make sending sweet Love Notes part of your couple care routine and brighten your partner's day!

About

luv

Send sweet messages directly to your partner's lock screen without needing to open an app. Your words appear like magic, always visible, fostering a constant reminder of your connection.

Highlights
  • Message on partner's lock screen
  • Silent, instant updates
  • No social feed or notifications
  • Shared premium for couples
  • Scheduled message surprises
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Your words, their lock screen. Luv is a one-to-one note app for one connected pair. Write a short note and send it to the person you are connected with. When a send succeeds, Luv stores the note for them. Luv can request a background refresh, but iOS decides when the widget updates. HOW IT WORKS • Create an account or sign in • Connect with one person using a link or code • Add Luv to the Lock Screen or Home Screen • Write a note of up to 96 characters • See your connected person’s latest note in the app and reply BUILT FOR THE TWO OF YOU • One active connection, with no public feed or follower count • A note archive and saved drafts that stay with the connection they were written for • Thought starters when you need help finding the words • Optional note-ready reminders • Connection milestones and a shared sending streak when Premium is active for both partners PREMIUM Premium unlocks unlimited notes, is shared with your currently connected partner, and is available through the plans shown in the app. Prices, billing periods, introductory-offer eligibility, and renewal terms come from the App Store and appear before purchase. Restore Purchases is available in the paywall and Settings. IMPORTANT Widget timing is controlled by iOS, device settings, connectivity, and service availability. A sent note may not appear on the widget immediately. Visible reminder alerts are optional and separate from background widget refresh. Terms of Use: https://luvnote.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://luvnote.app/privacy Support: https://luvnote.app/support

Screenshots

Love Notes Widget by PumPum®4 screens
luv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Love Notes Widget by PumPum® at none against luv's 1. Love Notes Widget by PumPum® also leads on ads (none vs shown). luv's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. luv sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Love Notes Widget by PumPum® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Love Notes Widget by PumPum® against 5.0 for luv. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: luv has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Love Notes Widget by PumPum® versus luv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLove Notes Widget by PumPum®luv
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVanilla b.v.JUSTIN GJONI

Customer experience

Love Notes Widget by PumPum®

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

luv

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Love Notes Widget by PumPum®

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

luv

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Love Notes Widget by PumPum® free?
Love Notes Widget by PumPum® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is luv free?
luv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Love Notes Widget by PumPum® or luv?
Love Notes Widget by PumPum® and luv are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Love Notes Widget by PumPum® or luv have ads?
luv shows ads; Love Notes Widget by PumPum® does not.

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