# Lovewick vs Sparkli

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparkli at none against Lovewick's 3. Lovewick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 30). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lovewick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sparkli asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lovewick holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lovewick has 1.9K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Lovewick's written reviews are positive against 78% of Sparkli's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lovewick ships an update every 11 days, Sparkli every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lovewick | Sparkli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lovewick-relationship-tracker/id1516199115/reviews)** | [4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkli/id6472749814/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 36 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lovewick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516199114) | [Sprklii, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717703259) |

## What reviewers say

### Lovewick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lovewick-relationship-tracker/id1516199115)

Enhance your romantic connection with a comprehensive relationship tracker. Discover over 1000 couples questions, hundreds of date ideas, and helpful advice. Stay organized with reminders for special dates and build a shared memory timeline.

**Highlights:** 1000+ couples questions, Hundreds of date ideas, Relationship reminders, Couples memories timeline, Therapist-endorsed card decks, Shared wishlists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lovewick Plus (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Lovewick Plus (3 Months) | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Lovewick Plus (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Amazing app
- 🤗 Great for couples
- 🙌 Helpful for long-distance relationships
- 🧠 Thought-provoking questions
- 🔍 Helps learn more about partner

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🤔 Reduced free questions from 10 to 1
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🙄 Repetitive questions
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working
- Saved data/lists disappearing
- Inability to submit responses

**Requested features**

- Allow adding own questions
- Ability to respond to partner's answers
- More variety in question categories
- Grandfathering in existing users
- Availability in more regions (UK)


### Sparkli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkli/id6472749814)

Discover personalized date ideas based on your mood, budget, and location. This app helps couples plan memorable experiences, from quick outings to full-day adventures, and stores important partner details for easy reference. It aims to simplify romance and foster authentic connections.

**Highlights:** Personalized date suggestions, Location-based discovery, Customizable date planning, Partner information storage, Smart event reminders, Save ideas to Boards, Community idea sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lovewick free?

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

### Is Sparkli free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lovewick or Sparkli?

Lovewick is rated higher. Lovewick averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Sparkli averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do Lovewick or Sparkli have ads?

Sparkli shows ads; Lovewick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lovewick or Sparkli?

Lovewick ships an update every 11 days, and Sparkli every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lovewick was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sparkli 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.*