# Pemble vs Beam Widget for Friends

The clearest difference is rating: Beam Widget for Friends at 5.0 against Pemble's 3.6. Beam Widget for Friends also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Pemble's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pemble sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Beam Widget for Friends asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beam Widget for Friends holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pemble has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pemble | Beam Widget for Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pemble/id6764693173/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-widget-for-friends/id6796375231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mohammad Rebwar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895881534) | [Aeen Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794827548) |

## What reviewers say

### Pemble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pemble/id6764693173)

Connect with friends through Q&A and messaging. Share your personal link to receive questions and supportive messages. Reply publicly, send virtual gifts, and build a profile to share your thoughts.

**Highlights:** Receive Q&A messages via personal link, Reply publicly to share answers, Send virtual gifts, Build a profile with photo and bio, Follow community members

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| verify_one_month | $9.99 | per month |
| verify_profile | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 5000 Points | $74.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Points | $124.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Points | $244.99 | one-time |


### Beam Widget for Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beam-widget-for-friends/id6796375231)

This app places personalized messages from loved ones directly on your home screen. It focuses on simple, meaningful communication without feeds or ads, encouraging daily connection through short notes and reactions.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget for instant messages, Send short, personalized notes, React to messages with one tap, Customizable message designs, Daily streaks for consistent connection, Group messaging functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pemble free?

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

### Is Beam Widget for Friends free?

Beam Widget for Friends is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pemble or Beam Widget for Friends?

Beam Widget for Friends is rated higher. Pemble averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Beam Widget for Friends averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pemble or Beam Widget for Friends have ads?

Neither Pemble nor Beam Widget for Friends shows ads.

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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.*