Why couples look for a Widgetable alternative
Widgetable is fun and full of features, and it is rated highly for a reason. Some couples find it busy: pets to feed, plants to water, items to buy and friends on the same widgets. If what you actually want is to leave something personal on your partner’s phone, a smaller app can feel closer.
| Lovly | Widgetable | |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Couples: only the two of you | Besties and couples |
| Core idea | Draw something; it appears on their Lock Screen | Many interactive widgets: pets, plants, sleep, distance, moods |
| Drawings | The main feature: one shared canvas | Doodles are one of several things you can pin |
| Extra purchases | None beyond Lovly+ | Pet eggs and pet food sold separately |
| Price | Free to start; Lovly+ $7.99/month, $44.99/year or $89.99 once, one purchase for both | Free; Premium $1.99/month or $19.99/year |
| Needs | iPhone, iOS 17 or later | iPhone, iOS 16 or later |
| US App Store rating | New, no ratings yet | 4.9 (388,041 ratings) |
Other apps: their own US App Store listings, checked .
What Lovly does differently
- One thing, done well. A drawing in your own hand, on their Lock Screen, every time they pick up the phone.
- Only the two of you. No friends list, no feed, nothing public.
- Nothing to keep alive. No pets to feed and no streaks: nothing resets or gets sad if you miss a day.
- No item shop. Lovly+ unlocks everything, and one purchase covers both of you.
- Small daily extras. One-tap moods, love notes, gifts that unlock on a date, and their local time if you live apart.
When Widgetable is still the better pick
If you love the virtual pets and plants, or want widgets you share with friends as well as a partner, Widgetable has far more of them. Many couples keep it for the group and use Lovly for each other.
How to switch
- Both of you install Lovly from the App Store.
- One of you sends the invite link; the other opens it, or types the 8-character code.
- Add the Lovly Canvas widget to your Lock Screen. Step-by-step guide.
- Draw something and tap Send. It appears on their Lock Screen.
