# Osoba vs Outside

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outside at 52% against Osoba's 0%. Outside also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Osoba's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Outside holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outside has 2.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Osoba's written reviews are positive against 52% of Outside's.

Osoba ships an update every 6 weeks, Outside every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Osoba | Outside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osoba/id1587038201/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-countdown-for-couples/id1611434405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Turin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154773754) | [Outside HQ LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611434707) |

## What reviewers say

### Osoba

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osoba/id1587038201)

This app offers a unique visual communication experience for couples. Draw, collaborate in real-time, and share moments through simple sketches and a built-in chat. It's designed to foster deeper connection without the pressure of artistic skill.

**Highlights:** Real-time 2-user drawing board, Built-in chat, Circular photo sharing, Copy/group/duplicate drawings, Drawing history (time-travel), Random poke feature, Silly avatar selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Osoba free?

Osoba 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, Osoba or Outside?

Outside is rated higher. Osoba averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Outside averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Osoba or Outside have ads?

Neither Osoba nor Outside shows ads.

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

Osoba ships an update every 6 weeks, and Outside every 6 days. Most recently, Osoba was updated on October 12, 2026 and Outside on October 20, 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.*