Comparison

Cupla vs The Shack

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

Head to head
About

Cupla

This app helps couples synchronize their lives by offering a shared calendar, to-do lists, and wishlists. It aims to reduce mental load, improve communication, and facilitate planning for dates, chores, and future goals. University-backed research indicates it reduces stress and increases quality time spent together.

Highlights
  • Shared calendar synchronization
  • Joint to-do lists and reminders
  • Collaborative wishlists
  • Key date tracking and countdowns
  • Flexible privacy controls
  • Date night goal setting
Features
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• • • Cupla: The fastest way to a better relationship.• • • Because great relationships don’t just happen. They are planned together. Cupla is the relationship app for couples who want to stay in sync, reduce mental load, improve communication, and plan life together more easily. Cupla is the only app with university-backed research on its impact on relationships: • 75% of users say Cupla reduces stress and friction in their relationship. • 65% of users say Cupla helps them spend more quality time together. Created by a real couple, Cupla is the original planning app trusted by 500,000+ couples to stay connected. • • • A shared calendar built for couples.• • • Complete schedule visibility. See all of your calendars and work schedules together in one place and make plans that actually happen. Cupla syncs with Apple, Google, Outlook, work rosters, and shared family calendars, so you can stay connected across work, life, and everything in between. • View both schedules side by side • Create shared events in seconds • Add plans directly to your partner’s calendar • Choose what to share with flexible privacy controls More quality time, less mental load with To-dos and Lists made for real life • Keep up with the details of life together without constant back-and-forth. • Share chores, groceries, errands, and travel plans • Assign reminders to yourself or your partner • Keep track of the little things without nagging • Turn everyday admin into shared teamwork Wishlists made for two • Save and organise the things you want to do together. • Create wishlists for date ideas, gifts, travel, and future plans, all in one place. • Found something on Instagram or TikTok? Save and share it instantly so nothing gets lost. Key Dates and Quality Time features that enhance relationships • Keep track of all of life’s important moments, from anniversaries and birthdays to upcoming trips, with Key Dates and countdowns. • Set a goal for how often you want to go on date night and Cupla will send you helpful reminders to meet your goal. • Relive past dates with the beautiful Memories feed. • Widgets to keep your life together front and center. Why couples love Cupla “Cupla has changed everything. We finally plan dates around his crazy schedule, and we have chores organised so we’re contributing equally.” “Cupla helps us feel more like partners in everything.” “Finding time was tough. Cupla makes it fast and easy.” Everything couples need to plan life together: • Shared calendar for couples • Wishlists for date ideas, gifts, and travel • Shared to-dos, lists, and reminders • Anniversary and event planning • Cross-platform calendar syncing • Private sharing controls No more diary clashes, forgotten plans, or missed opportunities to connect. Join the 500,000+ couples already using Cupla. Download Cupla and start planning life together. View the university-backed research - https://cupla.app/blog/2025-impact-report/ Terms & Conditions - https://cupla.app/terms/ Privacy Policy - https://cupla.app/privacy-policy/

About

The Shack

Features
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The Shack is the app your house actually needs — one shared home for everyone under your roof. Split the bills, divvy up the chores, build the shopping list together, plan the week's meals, and keep the whole household on the same page. No more group chats lost in the scroll or "whose turn is it" standoffs. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Chores — assign, rotate, and see who's done what • Bills & expenses — split costs and settle up fairly • Shopping lists — everyone adds, everyone ticks off • Meals & recipes — plan the week and shop straight from it • Shared calendar — events, guests, bin nights and reminders • Receipts — scan and keep a tidy record • House rules, polls, parking, packages, maintenance and more BUILT FOR SHARED LIVING Housemates, couples, families or a full sharehouse — The Shack keeps everyone organised without the nagging. THE SHACK PRO Upgrade for unlimited receipt scans, AI-powered features and more for your whole household. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your device Settings. Start for free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://theshack.chalkecustoms.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

Cupla4 screens
The Shack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cupla at every 2 weeks against The Shack's monthly. The Shack's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Cupla sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Shack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cupla ships an update every 2 weeks, The Shack monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cupla versus The Shack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuplaThe Shack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCupla LimitedChalke Customs

Bugs and requests

Cupla

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

The Shack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Cupla

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly14 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Monthly14 Days trial$5.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial2 variants$34.991 Year
  • Cupla Plus14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly14 Days trial$44.991 Year
2 purchases

The Shack

Subscriptions2
  • The Shack Pro$3.991 Month
  • The Shack Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Cupla free?
Cupla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Shack free?
The Shack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cupla or The Shack have ads?
Neither Cupla nor The Shack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cupla or The Shack?
Cupla ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Shack monthly. Most recently, Cupla was updated on November 11, 2026 and The Shack on November 9, 2026.

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