# Bond Touch vs Friendly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Friendly at none against Bond Touch's 6. Friendly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bond Touch's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Friendly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Friendly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bond Touch has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bond Touch ships an update every 8 days, Friendly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bond Touch | Friendly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bond-touch/id1291952832/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendly-plans-and-more/id6810875052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 258 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bond Touch Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715860510) | [Frontier Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810875054) |

## 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


### Friendly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friendly-plans-and-more/id6810875052)

Organize group events, manage RSVPs, and split expenses seamlessly with friends. Features include customizable event themes, private group chats, and integrated payment options for easy settlement.

**Highlights:** Customizable event themes, AI-generated cover art, Private group invitations, Guest RSVPs and waitlist management, Party wall with chat and polls, Integrated expense splitting, Payment settlement via Venmo/Apple Cash

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bond Touch free?

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

### Is Friendly free?

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

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

Friendly is rated higher. Bond Touch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Friendly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bond Touch or Friendly have ads?

Neither Bond Touch nor Friendly shows ads.

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

Bond Touch ships an update every 8 days, and Friendly every 5 days. Most recently, Bond Touch was updated on October 23, 2026 and Friendly on October 24, 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.*