# Bond Touch vs only u

Bond Touch and only u both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of only u's written reviews are positive against 42% of Bond Touch's. Bond Touch's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 12) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bond Touch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and only u sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Bond Touch against 4.6 for only u. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bond Touch has 18K ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of only u's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bond Touch | only u |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bond-touch/id1291952832/reviews) | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-u-lock-screen-widget/id6670204069/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 258 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bond Touch Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715860510) | [Health & Wellness Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618420924) |

## 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


### only u

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-u-lock-screen-widget/id6670204069)

Send and receive personalized notes and messages directly to your lock screen. Stay connected with friends through fun, low-key updates that appear whenever you check your phone. It's a unique way to share quick thoughts and vibes.

**Highlights:** Personalized lock screen notes, Receive messages from friends, Fun and low-key connection, Customizable widget updates, Share quick thoughts and vibes

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lock Screen Widget Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock Screen Widget Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium: lock screen widgets | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| annual only u for lock screen | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bond Touch free?

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

### Is only u free?

only u is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bond Touch or only u?

Bond Touch and only u are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18K and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do Bond Touch or only u have ads?

Neither Bond Touch nor only u shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bond Touch or only u?

Bond Touch ships an update every 9 days, and only u every 9 days. Most recently, Bond Touch was updated on October 17, 2026 and only u on October 4, 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.*