Comparison

LoveTap vs Shorter

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

Head to head
About

LoveTap

This app helps long-distance couples feel more connected. It allows partners to send synchronous heartbeats and notifications to each other, fostering a sense of closeness when physically apart. The experience is ad-free and designed for simplicity.

Highlights
  • Synchronized heartbeat patterns
  • Real-time connection notifications
  • Ad-free experience
  • Simple sign-in process
  • Designed for couples
Features
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Long distance relationships can be hard. That’s why we created LoveTap, the next best thing to feeling as connected as you can, while being apart. Free of ads or pesky and unnecessary sign-ins, each phone gets a unique code which you then send to your partner. Input your partner’s code into your phone and voila, you’re instantly connected. Holding down on the shape in the middle of your screen at the same time triggers a synchronous beating pattern that unites you, which you can both see and feel. You can also let your partner know you need them, right through the app, by sending them a notification. LoveTap’s main goal is to get you to feel as connected as possible with those farthest from you, without paying hundreds of dollars for gimmicky wristbands.

About

Shorter

Features
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Make distances Shorter with photos from the people you care about, right on your home screen. Long distance is tough. Whether it’s a friend that moved away or a partner on the other side of the country, losing the everyday moments that make up a special relationship is challenging. Especially across time zones, bad cell reception, or tight schedules, long distance can feel unapproachable. Let’s make it Shorter. Shorter reimagines the small interactions of talking, laughing, and complaining that make your relationships so amazing. Whether sharing a photo directly to their lock screen or looking back through old memories you can feel physically present in their life even thousands of miles away. Shorter is great for a summer apart, a year in different countries, or even just letting your friend know what you’re up to on a weekend trip. Connect with friends, and make the distance Shorter. For aanika :)

Screenshots

LoveTap4 screens
Shorter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shorter at every 8 days against LoveTap's every 3 months. LoveTap's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoveTap ships an update every 3 months, Shorter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LoveTap versus Shorter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoveTapShorter
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB90 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOn the Roof Studios Inc.Brian Masse

In-app purchases

None

LoveTap

No in-app purchases

None

Shorter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoveTap free?
LoveTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shorter free?
Shorter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoveTap or Shorter have ads?
Neither LoveTap nor Shorter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoveTap or Shorter?
LoveTap ships an update every 3 months, and Shorter every 8 days. Most recently, LoveTap was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shorter on October 25, 2026.

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