u/Acceptable_Tone601

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I built an app that lets your friends draw on your home screen widget in real time

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Hey r/apps! I'm the dev behind Drawget and wanted to share it here.

The idea is simple: you and your friends share one home screen widget. Anyone in the group can draw on it, send a photo, or drop a note — and it instantly updates on everyone's home screen. No opening an app, no notification to tap. It's just... there on your homescreen.

I built it because I wanted something that made the home screen feel alive and connected rather than just a static grid of icons. Think of it like a shared sticky note that lives on your iPhone.

What you can do:

- Draw and sketch live on a shared widget

- Send photos straight to someone's home screen

- Add text and stickers

- Join a group with a simple code

- React with emojis to what others draw

- Customize backgrounds and themes

It's free to try. Pro unlocks unlimited groups, drawing history, HD export, and full-res photo sharing ($2.99/mo, $17.99/yr, or $39.99 lifetime).

Would love to hear any feedback or thoughts from this community!

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drawget/id6766315628

*(I'm the developer — happy to answer any questions)*

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u/Acceptable_Tone601 — 5 days ago

I made an app that lets you share a widget with your friends — you draw on it, it updates on their homescreen in real time

https://preview.redd.it/5v9ivfcimw1h1.png?width=1284&format=png&auto=webp&s=d9dfdd43204fa016e07ccc2dc19ac215392c25d8

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https://preview.redd.it/zmb2fiakmw1h1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=de3c4a93b1dd307c1e90b65f2052a3fc390b6bcf

Basically the idea is: your whole group shares one widget. Someone doodles something, sends a photo, drops a note — and it just appears on everyone's homescreen instantly. No texting, no opening an app. It's just... there.

Started building it because I wanted something that felt more alive than a static widget. Like imagine your best friend can just leave a little drawing on your homescreen while you're going about your day. Kinda like a sticky note but on your iPhone.

You can:

- Draw and sketch live

- Send photos straight to someone's widget

- Add text and stickers

- Join a group with a simple code

- React with emojis to what others draw

- Customize backgrounds and themes

It's free to try. There's also a pro version if you want unlimited groups, drawing history, HD export etc.

Would love to hear what you guys think — especially from people who are already deep into widget customization. Always looking for feedback on what would make it more fun to use.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drawget/id6766315628

*(I'm the dev btw)*

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u/Acceptable_Tone601 — 5 days ago
▲ 14 r/iosapps

[iOS] [Free, Monthly $2.99, Yearly $17.99, Lifetime $39.99] Drawget: a live shared widget your whole group draws on — it shows up on everyone's home screen in real time

A – Answer:
Your home screen is the most looked-at place on your phone. But right now it's completely solo. There's no shared space where your partner, your friends, or your family can leave something for you — right there, always visible, no notification to tap.

Drawget turns that into a living canvas. One widget. Multiple people. Whatever someone draws or sends instantly updates everyone's home screen. It's the closest thing to leaving a sticky note on someone's front door — except it's their iPhone.

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B – Better:

Widgets on iOS have always been personal. Apps like Widgetsmith, Locket, or photo widgets are either single-user or one-directional. Nobody else does live collaborative drawing on a shared widget.

What makes Drawget different:

- Multiple users, one shared canvas widget — everyone draws, everyone sees it
- Real-time sync — updates hit homescreens within seconds
- Send photos & images directly to someone's widget
- Add text notes and stickers
- Join a private widget room with a simple code — no account needed
- React to drawings with emojis
- Customize backgrounds, patterns, and themes

Why it's not just another group chat:
- Always visible — it lives on the homescreen, not in a notification
- Expressive — actual drawing, not just text
- Persistent — the last thing someone drew stays until someone updates it

This is a new layer of social connection — not a feed, not a chat, not a story. A shared homescreen.

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Perfect for:

- Couples sharing daily moments on each other's homescreen
- Long-distance friends and family staying connected
- Roommates leaving notes without texting
- Parents sharing drawings with kids
- Anyone who wants their homescreen to feel personal and alive

Privacy:

No ads. No tracking. No data sold. Your drawings and photos stay between you and the people you choose.

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C – Cost:

- Free: core widget sharing (no signup required)
- Monthly: $2.99/mo
- Yearly: $17.99/yr
- Lifetime: $39.99 one-time — own it forever

PRO unlocks: unlimited widgets and members, drawing history with full restore, premium backgrounds and themes, HD export at 2048px, full-resolution photo sharing.

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Just launched — would genuinely love feedback from this community. Happy to answer any questions about the build in the comments 👇

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drawget/id6766315628

*Disclosure: I'm the developer.*

u/Acceptable_Tone601 — 5 days ago

https://reddit.com/link/1t5pu0c/video/g699d7lc0lzg1/player

Problem: Every desktop pet app drops characters onto your wallpaper where they vanish behind windows. MenuBar Pets puts them in the menubar — always visible, never in the way.

Comparison: Unlike Desktop Pets or Wunderbucket, these characters use lightweight WebP animations that are easy on your CPU. You can also make them clickable — link any pet to an app, URL, or Shortcut. Custom hanging characters are supported too.

Pricing: Free · $4.99 one-time IAP for extra characters & features

Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/menubar-pets/id6766222004?mt=12

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u/Acceptable_Tone601 — 16 days ago

Hi everyone,

I’m based in Islamabad and currently struggling to find a job as an app developer. I’ve been applying consistently through LinkedIn and Indeed but haven’t had any success so far.

I also don’t really have connections or references here, so it’s been quite difficult to even get my foot in the door.

I’m not trying to advertise anything — just genuinely looking for guidance, leads, or advice from anyone in the community. If you know of any opportunities, companies hiring, or can point me in the right direction, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks a lot 🙏

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u/Acceptable_Tone601 — 24 days ago