# LuvLink vs Outside

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LuvLink at none against Outside's 17. LuvLink also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 2.8K) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Outside's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outside sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. LuvLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LuvLink against 4.7 for Outside. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of LuvLink's written reviews are positive against 52% of Outside's.

LuvLink ships an update every 3 weeks, Outside every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LuvLink | Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luvlink/id1573014683/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-countdown-for-couples/id1611434405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **54.7% of reviews** | 51.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dig8tal Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814019362) | [Outside HQ LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611434707) |

## What reviewers say

### LuvLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luvlink/id1573014683)

Control and customize your LuvLink devices with this app. Manage groups, adjust settings like color and brightness, and send colors remotely. Stay connected with loved ones through shared device experiences.

**Highlights:** Device setup and management, Color and brightness control, Secret code creation, Remote color sending, Group management and invitations, Sleep mode settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Keeps loved ones connected
- 🌈 Fun and colorful
- 🤗 Thoughtful gift idea
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🌟 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Setup can be frustrating
- 🔌 Requires constant power
- 🤔 Limited app functionality
- 🕰️ Notifications not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during sign-up
- Lamp disconnects from WiFi
- Inconsistent color changes
- Timezone issues with sleep timer

**Requested features**

- Notification history in app
- Ability to customize color patterns
- Battery-powered option
- Improved WiFi connectivity
- Easier setup process


### Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-countdown-for-couples/id1611434405)

Plan, share, and remember important moments with loved ones. Ideal for long-distance relationships, trip planning, and creating a visual diary of your year. Features live widgets and offline access.

**Highlights:** Shared countdowns for long-distance couples, Trip planning with group coordination, Yearly memory archive and profile, Live widgets for home and lock screens, Calendar sync (Apple & Google), Offline functionality, Photo sharing for Lock Screen

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Outside Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $4.49 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Deal | $12.49 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $12.49 | per year |
| Outside Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $29.49 | per year |
| Outside Pro Annual | $31.49 | per year |
| Annual plan | $44.49 | per year |
| Unlock Countdown styles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad supported tier | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Time Deal | $5.49 | one-time |
| All Time Deal | $7.49 | one-time |
| All Time Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $44.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free home/lock screen countdown widget
- 👍 Simple and chic design
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 👍 Seamless calendar integration
- 👍 Useful AI assistant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and glitches
- 💰 Subscription-based model, expensive pricing
- 🔒 Limits free features, forces paid subscription
- 🤔 Confusing and changing pricing structure
- 🤔 Lack of transparency around free vs paid features

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working after iOS updates
- Countdown events suddenly blocked by paywall
- Paid subscription not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More customization options for widgets
- Ability to delete or edit events
- Improved Android support
- Memories/map feature to track past events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LuvLink free?

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

### Is Outside free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LuvLink or Outside?

Outside is rated higher. LuvLink averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Outside averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do LuvLink or Outside have ads?

Neither LuvLink nor Outside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LuvLink or Outside?

LuvLink ships an update every 3 weeks, and Outside every 6 days. Most recently, LuvLink was updated on October 21, 2026 and Outside on October 20, 2026.

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