At a glance
| App | Best for | Paid plan | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paired | Expert-led quizzes and courses | $14.99/mo, ~$75-80/yr | 4.7 (209k) |
| Agape | One question a day | From $9.99/mo | 4.8 (26k) |
| Lovewick | Date ideas and reminders | $29.99/yr | 4.8 (1.9k) |
| Candle | Daily rituals and streaks | $12.99/mo, $39.99-49.99/yr | 4.8 (11.6k) |
| Flamme | Widgets and an AI coach | $12.99/mo, ~$44.49/yr | 4.7 (418) |
| Love Nudge | The 5 Love Languages | Free; $9.99 on iOS | 4.6 (18k) |
| Lovely (ours) | Widgets, games, 5 languages | $24.99/yr for both | 4.6 (14) |
US App Store prices and ratings (ratings count in parentheses), checked October 21, 2026.
What to look for in a couples app
- Does one subscription cover both of you? Paired and Lovely say yes. Several others do not say, so you may end up paying twice.
- What does the free plan actually include? It ranges from one question a day (Paired) to a full app (Lovewick).
- Do you want content or tools? Expert courses (Paired) are a different product from widgets and games (Lovely, Candle, Flamme).
- Is it still updated? Two apps here had gone six months or more without an iPhone update.
- Language: only Paired and Lovely work beyond English.
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1. Paired
Price: Free (1 question/day); $14.99/mo or ~$75-80/yr · App Store: 4.7 from 209k ratings · Best for: The most complete program, with expert content
The category leader: daily questions, more than 1,000 quizzes and games, courses created with therapists and weekly insights, all shared between both partners on one subscription. Apple's App of the Day in August 2026. The free plan is only one question a day, so plan on paying.
2. Agape
Price: Free; Premium from $9.99/mo · App Store: 4.8 from 26k ratings · Best for: A simple daily habit
One personalized, research-vetted question a day, answered privately before you see your partner's. Generous free plan, no games or courses. Last updated April 2026 when we checked.
3. Lovewick
Price: Free; Plus $29.99/yr · App Store: 4.8 from 1.9k ratings · Best for: Date ideas, reminders and a memories timeline
The organizer of the group: 1,000+ free questions, 750+ date ideas, reminders, wishlists and a memories timeline. Best free plan overall.
4. Candle
Price: Free to start; $12.99/mo or $39.99-49.99/yr · App Store: 4.8 from 11.6k ratings · Best for: Playful daily rituals and photo prompts
One-minute daily rituals: questions, a daily photo prompt, thumb kisses, small games and lock-screen doodles, with streaks to keep you coming back.
5. Flamme
Price: Free core; $12.99/mo or ~$44.49/yr · App Store: 4.7 from 418 ratings · Best for: Widgets and an AI relationship coach
Daily questions, quizzes, card decks and an AI coach that helps plan dates and supports long-distance couples. Widgets and the coach are Premium.
6. Love Nudge
Price: Free; $9.99 one-time on iOS · App Store: 4.6 from 18k ratings · Best for: Practicing your love languages
The official 5 Love Languages app, free with no ads. Narrow by design, and the iPhone version had not been updated since July 2024.
7. Lovelyour app
Price: Free; $24.99/yr or $9.99/mo for both · App Store: 4.6 from 14 ratings · Best for: Widgets and games, lowest yearly price, 5 languages
Ours, so read with that in mind. Daily questions answered with text, true or false or photos; widgets for a countdown, a live shared drawing and the distance between you; a shared canvas, journal, 24-hour snaps and two-player games. English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German, iPhone and Android. $24.99 a year covers both of you. It is new, with 14 ratings so far, and has no expert courses.
Take Lovely with you
Daily questions, love widgets for your home screen, a shared canvas and games — with your partner, even long distance.
Common questions
What is the best app for couples?▾
Paired is the most complete and the most reviewed. Lovewick has the best free plan. Lovely has the cheapest yearly plan with widgets and games. The right one depends on whether you want expert content, organization or play.
What is the best free couples app?▾
Lovewick, for its free questions, date ideas and reminders. Agape's free daily question and Love Nudge's free love-language goals are also good.
What is the best couples app for long distance?▾
Apps with widgets help most: Lovely shows a countdown until you meet and the distance between you on both home screens; Candle and Flamme also offer widgets. Lovewick filters date ideas for long distance.
Do couples apps work between iPhone and Android?▾
Most of these apps exist on both platforms. Lovely explicitly supports pairing an iPhone with an Android phone.
Are couples apps worth paying for?▾
If you use them daily, a yearly plan between $25 and $80 is a small cost. Try the free plan first and check that one subscription covers both partners.