LoveNote vs luv
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LoveNote
This app allows couples to create and share drawings and notes with each other. These creations can be displayed as widgets on the home or lock screen, keeping a constant reminder of affection. A subscription unlocks unlimited sharing and advanced widget features.
- Create drawings and notes
- Share with partner
- Display as widgets
- Instant updates
- Premium widget functionality
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Turn everyday moments into little works of love. Lovenote is free to download and lets couples draw sweet notes, doodles, and sketches for each other, then display them as beautiful widgets on the Home Screen or Lock Screen. Create a quick “thinking of you,” a silly sketch, or a heartfelt message and send it instantly to your partner. Their widget updates magically, so your love note is always just a glance away. A subscription is required to unlock all features, including sending unlimited notes and accessing premium widget functionality.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LoveNote at none against luv's shown. luv's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. LoveNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and luv sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LoveNote 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.
LoveNote ships an update fortnightly, luv every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LoveNote | luv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tin Lok Chan | JUSTIN GJONI |
Customer experience
LoveNote
luv
In-app purchases
LoveNote
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription$79.99
luv
- Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month
