# Couples Coach

> Relationship improvement app with science-based exercises and educational content for couples. (iPhone/iPad app by US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-coach/id1457019070 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/430646305)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.23/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 154 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-06-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-coach/id1457019070/reviews.md

## What is Couples Coach?

Couples Coach is designed for partners who want to improve their relationship and explore new ways to connect. The app takes users through five levels of expert-written education and engaging behavioral exercises informed by science.  Popular exercises like Using I Messages and Active Listening are brought to life in a dynamic and interactive format. 

Couples Coach pairs up partners as they explore assessments and share results, learn about different approaches to common relationship issues and review available resources in their communities. It also includes comprehensive relationship information for couples living with PTSD. 

Although Couples Coach can help improve communication and satisfaction in your relationship, it isn’t a replacement for face-to-face couples counseling.  The app features a couples counseling locator for finding a professional counselor along with several other local and national resources.  Learn more about how to find a good couples therapist and take your relationship to the next level. 

This app is the first of its kind, and continued development is in progress. This first trial release presents a unique opportunity for users to try the beta version and share feedback to improve the app.  Join our design team! To suggest enhancements and share issues encountered, please email mobilementalhealth@va.gov.

Couples Coach was made by the mobile mental health team of the National Center for PTSD, Dissemination & Training Division.

## Key features

- Expert-written education
- Behavioral exercises
- Interactive activities
- Relationship assessments
- Resource locator
- PTSD-specific information

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-coach/id1457019070/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t allow connecting with partner

*2025-09-12*

One of the apps primary purposes is that it’s supposed to be connected with your partners app as well but they know it doesn’t work and they haven’t fixed it.

### 3/5 — Has potential

*2025-01-02*

It’s not a bad app at all in the missions. But it won’t populate accurately for when the partner accomplishes something. When it’s force closed it doesn’t update either and then gets stuck in a loading circle for the home when choosing another mission. Lots of potential and a lot of good tools with it though. Just needs some more bugs worked out and/or looked into.

### 1/5 — Won’t Connect to Partner

*2024-12-30*

When my husband tried to connect using the link I shared, it says it is an invalid dynamic link.

Shame because this app looks like it has the potential to be really good, but kinda pointless if you can’t connect with a partner.

### 4/5 — Love the app

*2024-11-14*

But it times out/ freezes with newest iPhone 16 pro max-iOS 18.1….please fix

### 1/5 — Is it working

*2024-05-28*

The app might have some great features BUT is not linking with a partner as it should. We have spent way too much time retrying and reinstalling. Seems we can get one app to “say” there is a link but second app does not. Then opposite but never both linked. Too bad this has not been resolved. We see 2 year old comments with same linking issue.

### 1/5 — Can connect it

*2024-03-13*

Can’t connect it

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you are unable to connect with your partner via the app. If you wouldn't mind, please email mobilementalhealth@va.gov so we can gather more information about this issue.

### 4/5 — Excellent App. One small change request

*2023-09-22*

Thank you for creating such a helpful app.

On the one of the Daily Ritual’s Pages:  

“Go to Sleep at the Same Time
“If your loved one is your partner, try to go to bed together, at the same time. Spend time together just winding down before going to sleep.”

The app name is “Couples Coach” 

Please remove this sentence 
If your loved one is your partner

**
The term "couple" refers to two people who are romantically involved or in a partnership. 

I will update the rating to 5 stars after the change is made. 

Thank you.

### 4/5 — Couple connection issues

*2022-03-26*

My partner and I started using this app and it seems to be well designed but it seems like no matter what we do we can’t get our apps to communicate with each other.

## Frequently asked questions about Couples Coach

### What is Couples Coach?

Couples Coach is a health and fitness app designed to help partners improve their relationship through science-based education and interactive exercises. It offers tools for better communication and connection, with specific resources for couples managing PTSD.

### Is Couples Coach free to use?

Yes, Couples Coach is available for free. The app does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access all its features without cost.

### What kind of exercises does Couples Coach offer?

Couples Coach features engaging behavioral exercises informed by science, such as 'Using I Messages' and 'Active Listening.' These exercises are presented in a dynamic and interactive format to help couples practice and improve their communication skills.

### Does Couples Coach offer professional counseling?

While Couples Coach is not a replacement for face-to-face couples counseling, it does include a couples counseling locator to help users find professional therapists in their communities. It also provides access to other local and national relationship resources.

### What devices does Couples Coach support?

Couples Coach is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be accessible on Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Couples Coach updated?

The latest version of Couples Coach is 1.3, which was last updated on December 9, 2025. The app is under continued development, with the developers actively seeking user feedback for improvements.

### What is the age rating for Couples Coach?

Couples Coach has an age rating of 17+. This indicates that the content and themes within the app are considered appropriate for mature audiences.

### Can Couples Coach help couples dealing with PTSD?

Yes, Couples Coach includes comprehensive relationship information specifically tailored for couples living with PTSD. This feature aims to provide relevant support and resources for these unique challenges.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2025-12-09

- fixes to couple pairing

### 1.1 — 2023-12-14

* bug fixes and compatibility improvements

### 1.0 — 2020-06-13

No release notes.

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