Tuyo vs NoteIt (2026) — Which Drawing Widget App Is Better?

NoteIt and Tuyo both let you draw something that appears on your partner's home or lock screen. NoteIt keeps it minimal. Tuyo adds live drawing in the Dynamic Island, memories, replay and more native widget surfaces — and it's priced monthly or yearly instead of weekly.

Disclosure: Tuyo is our app. NoteIt details come from its public App Store and Google Play listings as of September 2026; there are several NoteIt-branded apps and features vary between them.

#The short answer

• Choose NoteIt if you want the simplest possible drawing widget and don't mind a weekly subscription for premium.
• Choose Tuyo if you want live drawing, lock screen + Dynamic Island + Android widgets, a memories timeline and a subscription that covers both of you.

#Feature comparison

#Where NoteIt is better

• Simplicity. Fewer features means less to learn.
• Familiarity. It's been popular on TikTok for years.

#Where Tuyo is better

• Live drawing. Watch your partner draw in real time in the Dynamic Island.
• More surfaces. Lock screen (rectangular, circular, inline), home screen, Dynamic Island, Android widgets and Android lock notifications.
• Memories and replay. Scroll back through every doodle and replay how it was drawn.
• Fairer pricing. A weekly plan can cost far more over a year than Tuyo+ at $29.99/year — and Tuyo+ unlocks for both partners.

#Price over a year

Weekly subscriptions look cheap on the day you buy them. Multiply by 52 before you decide. Tuyo+ is $3.99/month or $29.99/year, and Tuyo's free plan already includes unlimited live doodles. See Tuyo pricing.

#Switching from NoteIt to Tuyo

1. Install Tuyo on both phones and connect with your 6-letter code.
2. Add the Tuyo widget where your NoteIt widget used to be.
3. Send your first doodle — it arrives in about two seconds.
4. If you had a NoteIt subscription, cancel it in your App Store or Google Play settings.

Looking at other options too? Read the best NoteIt alternatives.

#Frequently asked questions

#Is Tuyo better than NoteIt?

For most couples, yes: Tuyo adds live Dynamic Island drawing, more widget types, memories and replay, and a monthly/yearly plan that covers both partners. NoteIt is simpler if that's all you need.

#Is there a free NoteIt alternative?

Yes. Tuyo's free plan includes unlimited live doodles and every widget. Doodles and Widgetable also offer free drawing widgets.

#Does Tuyo work with Android like NoteIt?

Yes. Tuyo supports iPhone and Android, in any combination.

Sources: NoteIt Widget Drawing Pics (App Store), noteit widget (Google Play). Checked September 2026.