# Bond Touch vs bumpdate

Bond Touch and bumpdate both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of bumpdate's written reviews are positive against 42% of Bond Touch's. bumpdate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Bond Touch's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 56) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bond Touch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. bumpdate asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bond Touch against 4.7 for bumpdate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bond Touch has 18K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Bond Touch's written reviews are positive against 92% of bumpdate's.

Bond Touch ships an update every 9 days, bumpdate monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bond Touch | bumpdate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bond-touch/id1291952832/reviews) | **[4.7 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumpdate/id1592506191/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **92.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 255 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bond Touch Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715860510) | [Bumpdate App, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592506193) |

## What reviewers say

### Bond Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bond-touch/id1291952832)

This app connects you with loved ones when you're apart, allowing you to send and receive touches, share private messages and photos, and even feel a partner's heartbeat. It manages smart bracelets and necklaces designed to bridge physical distance and foster deeper connections.

**Highlights:** Send and receive touches, Private encrypted space for messages and photos, Personalize touch colors, View connection and battery status, Revisit touch history, Optional location sharing, Record and exchange heartbeats

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Amazing for long-distance relationships
- 🤗 Helps couples feel connected
- 🎁 Great gift idea
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🤖 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- ⏱️ Delayed vibrations/notifications
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 🔒 Requires app to be open constantly
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Pairing issues with multiple devices
- Bracelet disconnects randomly
- Inaccurate battery percentage display
- Trouble with firmware updates

**Requested features**

- Allow use without app open
- Improve battery life
- Add more customization options
- Enhance notification system
- Expand connectivity range


### bumpdate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumpdate/id1592506191)

This app allows expecting parents to privately share pregnancy milestones, due dates, and baby registry links with selected friends and family. It helps users stay connected and remember important dates, eliminating the need to constantly ask for updates.

**Highlights:** Private sharing of pregnancy details, Track due dates and trimesters, Share baby registry links, Create and share product lists, Customizable notifications, Calendar integration, Connect with friends and family

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bond Touch free?

Bond Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is bumpdate free?

bumpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bond Touch or bumpdate?

bumpdate is rated higher. Bond Touch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while bumpdate averages 4.7 from 56 ratings.

### Do Bond Touch or bumpdate have ads?

Neither Bond Touch nor bumpdate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bond Touch or bumpdate?

Bond Touch ships an update every 9 days, and bumpdate monthly. Most recently, Bond Touch was updated on September 29, 2026 and bumpdate on July 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*