# Couple Widget vs Den

The clearest difference is monetization model: Den at freemium against Couple Widget's subscription. Den also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Couple Widget sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Den sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Couple Widget against 4.6 for Den. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 40 respectively.

Couple Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, Den every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Couple Widget | Den |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couple-widgetshared-love-note/id6755280552/reviews)** | [4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/den-couples-app-and-widgets/id6760429911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **40** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 49 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [INNATUR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744816006) | [Borg Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884423655) |

## What reviewers say

### Couple Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couple-widgetshared-love-note/id6755280552)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: Unlimited Notes & Draw | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro: Unlimited Notes & Draw | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months subscription | $29.99 | per 6 months |


### Den

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/den-couples-app-and-widgets/id6760429911)

This app offers a cozy space for couples to deepen their connection through daily activities, fun games, and shared memories. It features over 1,100 curated questions, interactive widgets, and customizable avatars to foster growth and fun together.

**Highlights:** 1,100+ curated questions, Daily activities and relationship goals, Interactive widgets (distance, time, selfies), Couples games (Guess Whose Photo, Pitch Dash), Customizable bear avatars, Shared couples journal and memory map, Encrypted and privacy-first design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Den Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Den Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Den Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Den Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Small Honey Jar | $1.99 | one-time |
| Den Streak Restoration | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Honey Jar | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Honey Jar | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Couple Widget free?

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

### Is Den free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Couple Widget or Den?

Couple Widget is rated higher. Couple Widget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Den averages 4.6 from 40 ratings.

### Do Couple Widget or Den have ads?

Neither Couple Widget nor Den shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Couple Widget or Den?

Couple Widget ships an update every 3 weeks, and Den every 11 days. Most recently, Couple Widget was updated on October 30, 2026 and Den on November 9, 2026.

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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.*