Widgetable alternative
A Widgetable alternative without the paywall.
Widgetable has shared widgets, doodles and pets for friends and couples; Widgetable Premium costs $19.99 a year, and pet eggs and food are sold too. Ourio is a free alternative for couples: one shared cat, Lock Screen drawings, mood, notes and countdown widgets, with no subscription and nothing for sale.
We make Ourio. Widgetable's prices and features are from its own App Store page and website, checked .
Ourio vs Widgetable
| Ourio | Widgetable | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. No subscription, no in-app purchases | Free; Widgetable Premium $19.99 a year or $4.99 a month, plus pets and food sold separately |
| Android | No, iPhone only | Yes |
| Daily questions | ✓ | – |
| Games or quizzes | ✓ | – |
| Widgets | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drawings to your partner | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shared virtual pet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar, countdown or days counter | ✓ | – |
| Date ideas | ✓ | – |
| Shared lists or wishlists | ✓ | – |
| Chat | – | – |
| App Store rating | Not yet on the App Store | 4.9 (388k ratings) |
When Widgetable is the better pick
- You want widgets with friends as well as a partner.
- You want many widget styles and pets to collect.
- One of you uses Android.
When Ourio fits better
- Nothing to buy: Mochi's food, treats and furniture come from coins you earn together.
- One cat and one cozy room you share, not a collection.
- Games, date night ideas, wishlists and a shared calendar in the same app.
Questions
Is there a free couples pet app like Widgetable?
Yes. In Ourio you raise one cat, Mochi, together on two iPhones, with no subscription and no paid food or pets.
Does Ourio have a distance widget?
No. Ourio never uses your location. Its widgets show drawings, notes, mood, days together and countdowns.
Does Ourio work with friends?
No. Ourio pairs exactly two people and is made for couples.
More comparisons
See all couples apps compared, or the Paired alternative, or the Locket Widget alternative. Sources: apps.apple.com/us/app/widgetable-besties-couples/id1641107226, widgetable.net.
Move in together.
Ourio is free on iPhone. Your partner joins with one code.