Comparison

drawn vs Love Notes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Love Notes

Features
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Install Love Notes. Share your connection code with your partner. Start creating and sharing memories together. Perfect for long-distance, dating, or married couples who want to feel closer every day. Key features Share notes in real time. Send text, photos, drawings, audio, and short videos. Receive notifications for new notes. See the latest note with a home screen widget. Stay connected with real-time sync. Keep your memories private and secure. Surprise Notes Send a hidden note that your partner can reveal at the perfect moment. Add a hint, build anticipation, and turn a simple message into something unforgettable. Draw Together Create together on a shared canvas in real time. Sketch, doodle, and make memories together, no matter the distance. Love Notes is more than a messaging app — it's a space to strengthen your connection and turn everyday moments into part of your love story. Love is a story... let your widget tell it. Terms of Use: https://lovenoteswidget.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://lovenoteswidget.app/privacy

Screenshots

drawn4 screens
Love Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: drawn at none against Love Notes's shown. drawn also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). Love Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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. drawn sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Love Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

drawn ships an update fortnightly, Love Notes every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
drawn versus Love Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdrawnLove Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximilian WardenbachMartin Robles

In-app purchases

2 purchases

drawn

Subscriptions2
  • drawn Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
  • drawn Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
4 purchases

Love Notes

Subscriptions4
  • Love Notes Plus$2.991 Month
  • Love Notes Plus$8.993 Months
  • Love Notes Plus$12.996 Months
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  • Love Notes Plus Couple$24.991 Year

Questions

Is drawn free?
drawn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Love Notes free?
Love Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do drawn or Love Notes have ads?
Love Notes shows ads; drawn does not.
Which is updated more often, drawn or Love Notes?
drawn ships an update fortnightly, and Love Notes every 6 days. Most recently, drawn was updated on November 5, 2026 and Love Notes on November 10, 2026.

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