Pairly Widget vs drawn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pairly Widget
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Stop texting, start connecting. Pairly Widget is the new way to share your world with your favorite person. It’s not just a widget; it’s a portal to your partner, right on your home screen. No more boring texts—just cute drawings, unfiltered photos, and secret notes that make their day. Why Couples Love Pairly: Draw Your Heart Out Unleash your inner artist (or just doodle a heart). Use the Canvas feature to send handwritten notes and cute drawings directly to their widget. Real Life, Real Time Snap a photo of your OOTD, your coffee, or your face and send it instantly. No filters needed, just you. Live on the Home Screen See their latest note every time you unlock your phone. It’s like they’re always with you. Time Capsule (Pro) Send a note now, but lock it for later. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or just because. They can see it’s there, but they have to wait to open it! Scratch to Reveal (Pro) Add a little mystery. Send a hidden message or photo that they have to "scratch" off to see. Spicy? Sweet? That’s up to you. Perfect For: Long-distance relationships (LDR) Couples who want more than just texts Keeping the spark alive Download Pairly Widget and make their home screen the cutest place on their phone. Subscription Information: Consider Pairly Widget Weekly/Yearly and enjoy full access to all features and content. If you choose a Pairly Widget Weekly/Yearly subscription, payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The above mentioned content and features may require a separate in-app purchase (Pairly Widget Weekly/Yearly Subscription). Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. For the End User License Agreement (EULA), please visit 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 Feedback email: pairlywidget@gmail.com
drawn
This app allows couples to send each other hand-drawn notes and photos, fostering connection through creative expression. It features a shared digital garden that grows with regular communication and widgets for home screen updates.
- Hand-drawn note creation
- Photo messaging with text overlays
- Shared digital garden that grows with interaction
- Real-time note delivery
- Home screen widgets for latest drawings
- Important dates and anniversary reminders
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drawn is the love notes app built for couples - send hand-drawn notes, share photos, and grow a garden together. DRAW & SEND LOVE NOTES Forget plain texts. Open the canvas, pick up a brush, and draw something just for them. Add movable text overlays and choose from a warm color palette. Your note arrives in real-time, no matter the distance. PHOTO NOTES Turn any photo into a personal message. Add a text overlay and send it straight to your partner's screen - and their home screen widget. THE GARDEN Your relationship has a living, breathing plant. Send notes regularly and it thrives. Go quiet for too long and it starts to wilt. The garden is a gentle, beautiful reminder to keep showing up for each other. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Your partner's latest drawing lives on your home screen. drawn widgets for iOS update every time they send you something new. IMPORTANT DATES WIDGET Never let a milestone slip by. Track days since your first date, your anniversary, or any moment that matters - right from your home screen. REAL-TIME DELIVERY Notes sync the moment they're sent. Push notifications let you know the instant your partner draws something for you. PRIVATE BY DESIGN drawn is couples-only. No feed, no strangers, no noise - just the two of you. ANNIVERSARY REMINDERS Set your important dates once. drawn reminds you before they arrive, so you never forget what matters. PERFECT FOR: • Long-distance couples who want more than a text • Partners who love drawing, doodling, or being creative together • Anyone who wants a private, intimate space just for two • Couples who want a fun way to stay connected every day ONE SUBSCRIPTION, TWO PEOPLE When one partner subscribes, both get premium - because love shouldn't cost double. Premium unlocks extended note history, widget customization, and more. Download drawn and start sending love notes today. Imprint: https://drawn.love/imprint Terms of Use: https://drawn.love/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: drawn at fortnightly against Pairly Widget's every 2 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
Both are free to download. Pairly Widget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and drawn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pairly Widget ships an update every 2 months, drawn fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pairly Widget | drawn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayrullah Emre Tas | Maximilian Wardenbach |
In-app purchases
Pairly Widget
- Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
- Yearly Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$49.99
drawn
- drawn Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
- drawn Premium Yearly$39.991 Year









