Comparison

Couplr vs Friends

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Couplr

This app helps couples find other couples nearby for platonic friendships. It uses a dual-profile system similar to dating apps, allowing users to connect with matched couples based on shared demographics and preferences.

Highlights
  • Joint couple accounts
  • Dual profiles
  • Demographic and preference matching
  • Connect or pass on profiles
  • Platonic friendship focus
Features
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Couplr is the first-in-the-market social networking mobile application on a mission to change how couples find other couples nearby to build platonic friendships. Through the similar concept of online dating, this double dating platform allows couples to create a joint account with dual profiles where they enter in their personal demographics and preferences. The profiles are then matched on the backend based on input and served to the consumer. The consumers then have the option to connect or pass on the fed couple profile. Operationally, it works very similarly to current online dating platforms.

About

Friends

This social app helps you find new, lasting friendships by connecting you with like-minded individuals. It features customized profiles, private chats, and a user-friendly interface to combat loneliness and expand your social circle.

Highlights
  • Customized profiles
  • Instant search for similar interests
  • Private chat feature
  • User-friendly interface
  • Access to large databases
Features
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Never Be Lonely Again Despite living in a world where people can connect to a global web of communities, cultures and experiences through social media platforms like Facebook and have hundreds of friends, the reality of loneliness can’t be ignored. According to a recent poll by the reputable polling organization Statista 60% of Canadians and 65% of Americans reported feeling lonely when asked the question “How often do people feel lonely?” This highlights the need for a platform where individuals can connect with like-minded people who have similar interests and are seeking true friendships. Introducing, Friends-Zone, a social app designed to facilitate such connections. Find New, Lasting Friends. The Friends-Zone is the creation of, Dwight, whose friend circle has shifted due to significant life events and the recent pandemic and the restrictions. Realizing the importance of human connections, he wondered how he could create some new and interesting friendships and thus the app was born. Find Like-minded Connections. The Friends-Zone employs and instant search feature that scans its database to identify individuals who share similar interests, making it easier for you to find potential friends. Once a match is made with a friend or a group of friends, you can connect with them privately through the chat feature. Whether you have recently relocated, are a widower or you simply wish to expand your circle of friends, Friends-Zone is an excellent platform to meet new people. It is specifically designed to help you find a friend. Built to Guide People In the words of, Friends-Zone, developer, Dwight, “I created Friends-Zone to guide people who may feel alone so that they know that there is a friend out there somewhere, always. Friends-Zone can be their connection point.” Download the Friends-Zone today on iPhone and together let’s make the world a friendlier place. App Features 1. Set up customized profiles 2. Access to large databases 3. Access to private chats 4. Simple and user-friendly Terms of Service: https://friendzoneapp.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Couplr4 screens
Friends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Friends at 75% against Couplr's 3%. Friends also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.4) and ads (none vs shown). Couplr's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Couplr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Friends sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Friends holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Couplr has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Couplr's written reviews are positive against 75% of Friends's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Couplr ships an update every 6 weeks, Friends fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Couplr versus Friends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCouplrFriends
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (32 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB107 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCouplr, LLCDwight Lyons

Customer experience

Couplr

All ratings18 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive3.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative89.7%

Friends

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Couplr

Subscriptions1
  • Plus$9.991 Month
1 purchases

Friends

Subscriptions1
  • Friend Zone$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Couplr free?
Couplr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Friends free?
Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Couplr or Friends?
Friends is rated higher. Couplr averages 1.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Friends averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Couplr or Friends have ads?
Couplr shows ads; Friends does not.
Which is updated more often, Couplr or Friends?
Couplr ships an update every 6 weeks, and Friends fortnightly. Most recently, Couplr was updated on October 24, 2026 and Friends on October 21, 2026.

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