# Sword And Scale vs Couples Keeping it Hot

The clearest difference is monetization model: Sword And Scale at free with in-app purchases against Couples Keeping it Hot's subscription. Sword And Scale also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 3) and chart position (#112 vs unranked). Couples Keeping it Hot's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword And Scale sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Couples Keeping it Hot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sword And Scale against 5.0 for Couples Keeping it Hot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sword And Scale has 6.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Sword And Scale's written reviews are positive against 100% of Couples Keeping it Hot's.

Sword And Scale ships an update every 2 weeks, Couples Keeping it Hot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sword And Scale | Couples Keeping it Hot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-scale/id1505946105/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-keeping-it-hot/id6749782217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 135 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Incongruity, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505946104) | [Laae Collective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832069682) |

## What reviewers say

### Sword And Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-scale/id1505946105)

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Explore real criminal cases and the justice system's response through in-depth podcast episodes. Features 911 calls, court testimonies, and interviews for a comprehensive look at each story. Receive notifications for new episode releases.

**Highlights:** Real criminal case explorations, Justice system analysis, 911 call recordings, Court testimonies, Interviews, New episode notifications

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| +BONUS LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| BONUS LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| Bonus Supporter | $9.99 | per month |
| +ADVANCED LEVEL SUPPORTER | $14.99 | per month |
| Super Supporter | $19.99 | per month |
| +HARDCORE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $24.99 | per month |
| VIP Supporter | $29.99 | per month |
| +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💎 High-quality content
- 🎨 Great graphics and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High data usage
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 📥 Offline listening problems
- 🔀 Lack of episode progress tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Subscription validation issues
- Inconsistent episode downloads
- Playback menu navigation problems

**Requested features**

- Variable playback speed
- Ability to filter played episodes
- Automatic pause during GPS directions
- Improved search functionality


### Couples Keeping it Hot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-keeping-it-hot/id6749782217)

This app offers intimate games and activities designed to strengthen bonds and reignite sparks between couples. It encourages open communication and discovery in a fun, safe, and customizable environment for adults.

**Highlights:** Intimate games for couples, Encourages communication and intimacy, Customizable activities and boundaries, Privacy-focused with local data storage, Variety of game types, Relationship enhancement toolkit

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access! | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access! | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sword And Scale free?

Sword And Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Couples Keeping it Hot free?

Couples Keeping it Hot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sword And Scale or Couples Keeping it Hot?

Couples Keeping it Hot is rated higher. Sword And Scale averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Couples Keeping it Hot averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sword And Scale or Couples Keeping it Hot have ads?

Neither Sword And Scale nor Couples Keeping it Hot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sword And Scale or Couples Keeping it Hot?

Sword And Scale ships an update every 2 weeks, and Couples Keeping it Hot every 4 days. Most recently, Sword And Scale was updated on November 7, 2026 and Couples Keeping it Hot on November 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.*