Find unexpected messages from friends right on your home screen – like little notes someone snuck into your pocket. Patches helps you stay meaningfully connected without the social media chaos. Just what actually matters: knowing someone's thinking of you. How it works: Your friends send you short messages that show up directly in your home screen widget. Without push notifications – you stumble across these messages naturally when checking your phone. It's these random moments of discovery that hit different. Whether it's "You got this!" before a big day, an inside joke when you're stressed, or a random "Miss you" – these little surprises are genuine mood boosters. Patches isn't another chat app for everyday conversations. Messages don't get buried in endless threads – they live right there on your home screen. What makes Patches special: - Messages stay visible on your home screen, not lost in chat history - No push notifications for new messages – experience genuine surprise moments - Send yourself daily affirmations and reminders - No pressure to reply - Perfect for close friends, couples, family – anyone you actually care about - Multiple widget sizes and display modes - Save your favorites to rediscover them in the widget - Tons of widget themes to match your vibe Patches is free with unlimited friends and messages. Everything you need to stay connected in a way that actually feels good. Patches Plus (optional) unlocks more widget themes, extra display modes, and additional features to make the best out of it. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://patchesapp.com/privacy-policy.html