Comparison

Pairly Widget vs Couple Widget

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

Head to head
About

Pairly Widget

Features
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Bring your favorite person a little closer. Send a note, doodle, or photo straight to your partner’s Home Screen widget. Draw together live and follow each other’s strokes in a Lock Screen Live Activity. Add custom nicknames and save surprises for later, whether you’re together or long-distance. SHARE LITTLE MOMENTS • Notes and drawings: Write a message or draw on the canvas, then send it to your partner. • Photo sharing: Capture everyday moments and share them directly with your partner. • Home Screen widgets: See your partner’s latest note at a glance. • Live Canvas: Draw together in real time and follow strokes on the Lock Screen. Dynamic Island is available on supported iPhones. • Custom nicknames: Choose a personal name for your partner and see it across Pairly and your widgets. • Scratch to Reveal (Pro): Hide a note or photo under a scratchable layer. • Time Capsule (Pro): Schedule a note to unlock at the time you choose. END-TO-END ENCRYPTION Eligible paired note images are encrypted on-device when both partners’ encryption keys are ready. Fallback images, and Live Canvas images aren’t end-to-end encrypted. PAIRLY PRO Pairly Pro offers weekly and yearly subscriptions and a one-time lifetime purchase. A Pro purchase unlocks Pro features for both linked partners. Weekly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://pairly-widget.notion.site/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://pairly-widget.notion.site/privacy-policy Support: pairlywidget@gmail.com

About

Couple Widget

This app allows couples to share drawings and notes directly on each other's home screens. Send cute doodles and messages to surprise your partner and stay connected in a fun, personal way.

Highlights
  • Draw directly to partner's home screen
  • Send doodles and notes
  • Surprise partner with sketches
  • Stay connected with loved ones
  • Shared widget for communication
Features
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Couple Widget is a shared home-screen space for couples — not another day counter or photo locket. Connect with your partner, then draw, doodle, or write a love note together. Your latest message appears on a beautiful iOS home-screen widget. Changes sync in real time. DRAW TOGETHER • Switch between drawing and text modes • Pick colors and brush sizes for quick doodles • Auto-save keeps every update safe WRITE A LOVE NOTE • Leave short messages your partner will actually see • Perfect for good-morning notes, inside jokes, or "thinking of you" moments • Ideal for long-distance couples who want something more personal than texting A WIDGET THAT FEELS PERSONAL • Add Couple Widget to your iPhone home screen • See your shared drawing or message without opening the app • Updates when you save and refreshes periodically in the background STAY CONNECTED • Invite your partner by email or connect with a code • One shared canvas for both of you • Private, secure accounts with partner-only access Couple Widget is for couples who want a playful, visual way to stay close — a little drawing, a little note, always on the home screen. It is not a relationship day-counter, anniversary tracker, or photo locket app. This app contains paid content. Subscription is required to access content. Terms of Use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pairly Widget4 screens
Couple Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Couple Widget at every 3 weeks against Pairly Widget's every 4 months. On price, ads, 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. Pairly Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Couple Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pairly Widget ships an update every 4 months, Couple Widget every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pairly Widget versus Couple Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPairly WidgetCouple Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (17 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHayrullah Emre TasINNATUR LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pairly Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99
5 purchases

Couple Widget

Subscriptions5
  • Pro: Unlimited Notes & Draw7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • 1 week subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 month subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Pro: Unlimited Notes & Draw$14.996 Months
  • 6 months subscription$29.996 Months

Questions

Is Pairly Widget free?
Pairly Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Couple Widget free?
Couple Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pairly Widget or Couple Widget have ads?
Neither Pairly Widget nor Couple Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pairly Widget or Couple Widget?
Pairly Widget ships an update every 4 months, and Couple Widget every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pairly Widget was updated on October 11, 2026 and Couple Widget on September 29, 2026.

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