noteit and LokLok Alternatives: Drawing Widget Apps for Couples
Search "noteit" on the App Store and you'll find a small family of lookalikes. Different names, different developers, similar idea: draw something, and it shows up on someone's widget.
Which one did your friend mean? Which one is the "real" noteit? Fair questions, and the answer is mostly "it's complicated."
Short version: if you want a drawing-widget app that's built for two people rather than a friend group, Twoodle is worth a look. If you want the biggest user base or an app that works on older iPhones, one of the noteit-style apps may suit you better. Here's the detail.
Which noteit?
There isn't one noteit. We read three listings that use the name:
| Listing | Developer | Aimed at | Needs | Price shown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| noteit - bff widget | iconic hearts holdings, inc. | Girlfriends, boyfriends and best friends | iOS 15 or later | Free with in-app purchases; "Diamond Subscription" tiers |
| Note Widget - Love Drawing (Noteit Widget) | KYOTO K.K. | You and your partner, plus friends | iOS 15 or later | Free with in-app purchases; weekly, monthly, yearly and lifetime options |
| Noteit Widget: Drawing Couples | Hong Ta Thi | Couples | iOS 13 or later | Free with in-app purchases; one subscription listed |
The first has by far the largest rating count we saw (about 99K ratings at 4.8). The other two had about 12K at 4.6 and 44 at 4.2. Its listing also shows a streak feature, with paid streak repairs.
Privacy labels differ too. These are each developer's own statements, not verified by Apple: the Drawing Couples listing says no data is collected, the bff widget lists contact info, user content and identifiers linked to you, and the Love Drawing listing includes data used to track you across other companies' apps and sites. If that matters to you, read the "App Privacy" section before installing.
And LokLok?
LokLok is older than all of these. A 2014 TechCrunch article described it as an Android app that replaced the lock screen with a shared whiteboard so friends could doodle on each other's screens, and said an iOS version was in the works. We couldn't confirm from its current store listings whether it's still available or maintained, so we won't make claims about it today.
Its core idea, drawing on someone's lock screen, is the reason many people search for it. On iPhone, apps can't do that directly. We wrote up what iOS does allow.
Where Twoodle fits
Twoodle is an iPhone app for couples. You draw on a blank canvas or a photo, send it, and it appears on your partner's Home Screen widget. Lock Screen widgets handle love notes and a days-together counter, and there's an optional distance widget. You can also share moods, send nudges and draw together live on a shared canvas inside the app.
Two honest limits: doodles land on the Home Screen widget, not the Lock Screen, and Twoodle needs iOS 18 or later.
Want the couples-only version?
Free to download. One Twoodle Pro subscription covers both of you.
Get TwoodleWhen a noteit-style app is the better pick
- You want to include friends. The bff and Love Drawing listings explicitly mention friends. Twoodle is built for two.
- Your phone is on an older iOS. Twoodle needs iOS 18 or later; the noteit-style listings we read need iOS 13 or 15.
- You like streaks. The bff widget has them. Twoodle doesn't have streaks.
- You want a lifetime option. The Love Drawing listing shows one. Twoodle Pro is weekly or yearly.
When Twoodle is the better pick
- You're a couple and want an app made only for that.
- You'd like Lock Screen notes and a days-together counter alongside the doodles.
- You want one subscription for both of you, with no sign-up (your account is created automatically).
Side by side
| noteit-style apps (as listed) | Twoodle | |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing to a widget | Yes | Yes, Home Screen widget |
| Lock Screen widgets | Not shown on the listings we read | Love Note, Days Together, optional Distance |
| Aimed at | Friends and couples, varies by app | Couples |
| Platforms | iPhone | iPhone only, iOS 18 or later |
| Price | Free with in-app purchases; varies by app | Free to download; Pro $3.99/week (3-day trial) or $49.99/year, for both partners |
FAQ
Can an iPhone app draw directly on my partner's Lock Screen?
No. iOS doesn't allow it. Apps use widgets instead. In Twoodle, doodles go to the Home Screen widget.
Is Twoodle on Android?
No. iPhone only.
How much is Twoodle Pro?
$3.99 per week with a 3-day free trial, or $49.99 per year, covering both partners. Check the App Store page for current prices.
Comparing more apps? See the best couples widget apps for iPhone, our Couple Joy alternative guide, or the Lovebox alternative with no hardware.
P.S. Whichever app you pick, the real trick is the same: draw something small, send it before you overthink it. Twoodle is just where we'd do it.