# Waffle vs Cozy Couples

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cozy Couples at 76% against Waffle's 45%. Cozy Couples also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (47K vs 11K). Waffle's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waffle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Cozy Couples sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cozy Couples holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 47K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Waffle's written reviews are positive against 76% of Cozy Couples's.

Waffle ships an update weekly, Cozy Couples fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waffle | Cozy Couples |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353/reviews) | **[4.8 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-couples-relationship-app/id6463766369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **47K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #122 | **#87** |
| Size | 140 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Poppy AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441348259) | [Clarity Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646120472) |

## What reviewers say

### Waffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waffle-shared-journal/id1519726353)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app facilitates connection and deeper understanding between partners, family, and friends through shared daily journaling. It offers prompts to encourage reflection and sharing of daily life, photos, and memories in a private, aesthetic space.

**Highlights:** Shared daily journaling, Daily prompts for connection, Photo and video sharing, Aesthetic journal covers, Private and secure entries, Strengthen relationships

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waffle Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Waffle Monthly Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Plus Journal | $39.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Waffle Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 Plus Journal | $74.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus Journals | $129.00 | per year |
| 2 Plus Journals | $129.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plus | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Excellent for shared journaling with friends/family
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface
- 🤝 Helps strengthen long-distance relationships
- 📝 Convenient way to record daily thoughts and memories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for family/group journaling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Overly expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Lack of privacy/control over shared journals
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🗓️ Inability to backdate journal entries
- 📢 Lack of notification/comment features for shared journals

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open old journal entries
- Issues with uploading and viewing photos/videos
- Inability to create new journals or add collaborators

**Requested features**

- Add ability to comment on journal entries
- Implement a more flexible pricing structure (e.g., monthly option)
- Allow customization of journal covers and layouts
- Improve stability and fix reported bugs
- Add time zone support for shared journals


### Cozy Couples

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-couples-relationship-app/id6463766369)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #113 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Connect with your partner, even when apart. Share moods, send notes, and build a virtual home together. Strengthen your bond with daily questions and games, and track special moments.

**Highlights:** Real-time mood sharing, Digital love notes, Photo journaling, Daily relationship questions, Virtual pet care, Customizable virtual home, Relationship streak tracking

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Cozy Couples (Streak Repair) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Couples (200 Stars) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Couples (400 Stars) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Couples (1000 Stars) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Helps couples bond and stay connected
- 🤗 Cute and cozy design
- 🗓️ Useful daily diary and mood features
- 🎮 Fun mini-games and activities
- 🌱 Caring for virtual pet and plant together

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Customization and features locked behind paywall
- 🕰️ Slow progress in earning in-game currency
- 🔇 Forced background music with no mute option
- 🔍 Limited mood and customization options
- 🔁 Inability to replay mini-games

**Reported bugs**

- Notification issues and inability to receive alerts
- Freezing and performance problems
- Connectivity issues and login problems
- Inconsistent behavior with in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More mood options to accurately reflect feelings
- Ability to customize pet type and appearance
- Interactive map to track visited locations
- More affordable and varied home customization
- Ability to replay mini-games and trivia


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waffle free?

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

### Is Cozy Couples free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Waffle or Cozy Couples?

Cozy Couples is rated higher. Waffle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Cozy Couples averages 4.8 from 47K ratings.

### Do Waffle or Cozy Couples have ads?

Neither Waffle nor Cozy Couples shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waffle or Cozy Couples?

Waffle ships an update weekly, and Cozy Couples fortnightly. Most recently, Waffle was updated on November 10, 2026 and Cozy Couples on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Waffle or Cozy Couples?

Waffle currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Cozy Couples at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*