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How HeartTap compares
We make one of these apps, so treat this as an interested party writing carefully rather than as a neutral review. Each page below says plainly what the other app is good at and when it is the better pick, because a comparison that never reaches that conclusion is not worth reading.
By category
Start here if you have not narrowed it down to one rival yet. Each guide covers several apps by what they are for, without ranking them.
The best couple widget apps
The whole category in one place, including the apps we do not compete with directly and the ones that are better than us at a specific thing.
The best couple drawing apps
Drawing widgets and shared canvases, sorted by whether you send a doodle or draw it together.
The best apps for long distance relationships
A small stack sorted by job: presence, conversation, watching together and planning.
Free and cheap couple widget apps
What each app gives you for nothing, what the paid tier costs, and how to avoid paying more than you meant to.
Head to head
One page per app, with a feature table and the cases where it beats HeartTap.
HeartTap vs noteit
noteit made the drawing widget famous. HeartTap keeps the drawing and adds the rest of the relationship.
HeartTap vs Locket Widget
Locket is a photo widget for your friends. HeartTap is the same idea narrowed to one person and deepened.
HeartTap vs Widgetable
Widgetable is a widget toolbox with pets and counters. HeartTap is built around one relationship.
HeartTap vs Paint Love
Paint Love does couple drawing on the lock screen. HeartTap does that plus everything either side of it.
HeartTap vs Paired
Paired is the big name in daily couple questions. HeartTap has the questions too, and puts your partner on your home screen.
HeartTap vs Between
Between replaces your messaging app. HeartTap leaves your messenger alone and does what a chat cannot.
HeartTap vs SumOne
SumOne gives you a question a day and a pet to raise. HeartTap gives you a window onto each other instead.
HeartTap vs Agapé
Agapé is one question a day, for partners, friends or family. HeartTap is for two people and does more than questions.
HeartTap vs Candle
Candle is a one-minute daily ritual inside an app. HeartTap sends the photo to their home screen.
Competing apps change quickly. This describes each app’s core positioning as of October 2026, and the feature the comparison turns on rather than an exhaustive audit. Check the current store listing before deciding.
Put them on your home screen tonight
Free to download on iPhone and Android. Link with your partner in under a minute, then send your first photo, drawing or check-in.