# Cupla vs Better Us

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Better Us at none against Cupla's 10. Cupla's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cupla sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Better Us asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cupla against 4.8 for Better Us. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cupla has 2.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cupla ships an update every 2 weeks, Better Us fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cupla | Better Us |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupla-couples-shared-calendar/id1557764033/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-us-habits-for-couples/id6763248545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 248 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cupla Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557764035) | [Marcin Stramowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894803439) |

## What reviewers say

### Cupla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupla-couples-shared-calendar/id1557764033)

This app helps couples synchronize their lives by offering a shared calendar, to-do lists, and wishlists. It aims to reduce stress, improve communication, and facilitate planning for dates, chores, and future aspirations.

**Highlights:** Shared calendar synchronization, Joint to-do lists and reminders, Collaborative wishlists, Key date tracking and countdowns, Flexible privacy controls, Date night goal setting, Memories feed

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Cupla Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for organizing schedules
- 💡 Great shared calendar features
- 👍 Useful for couples and busy lives
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Calendar sync issues
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🔒 Paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Inability to delete old synced events

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working as expected
- Calendar dates and events not displaying correctly
- Syncing issues between partner calendars
- App freezing or crashing

**Requested features**

- More customization options (colors, widgets, etc.)
- Ability to add more than 3 calendars (e.g. for kids)
- Improved calendar view and navigation
- Integration with other apps and calendars
- Chat or notes feature for events


### Better Us

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-us-habits-for-couples/id6763248545)

Build shared routines and achieve common objectives with a partner. Track personal and joint habits, set couple goals, and offer gentle encouragement. Keep your progress private, just between the two of you.

**Highlights:** Shared habits tracking, Team and personal habits, Couple goal setting, Progress tracking, Daily reminders, Gentle encouragement nudges, Private for two

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cupla free?

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

### Is Better Us free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cupla or Better Us?

Better Us is rated higher. Cupla averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Better Us averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Cupla or Better Us have ads?

Neither Cupla nor Better Us shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cupla or Better Us?

Cupla ships an update every 2 weeks, and Better Us fortnightly. Most recently, Cupla was updated on November 7, 2026 and Better Us 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.*