# Outside vs Cozy Couples

Outside and Cozy Couples both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Cozy Couples's written reviews are positive against 52% of Outside's. Cozy Couples also leads on ratings volume (47K vs 2.8K) and chart position (#75 vs unranked). Outside's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outside sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cozy Couples sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cozy Couples holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cozy Couples has 47K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Outside's written reviews are positive against 76% of Cozy Couples's.

Outside ships an update every 6 days, Cozy Couples fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outside | Cozy Couples |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-countdown-for-couples/id1611434405/reviews) | **[4.8 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-couples-relationship-app/id6463766369/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **47K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#75** |
| Size | 144 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outside HQ LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611434707) | [Clarity Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646120472) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cozy Couples

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-couples-relationship-app/id6463766369)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #97 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Connect with your partner, even when apart. Share moods, send notes, and build a virtual home together. Strengthen your bond with daily questions and games, and track special moments.

**Highlights:** Real-time mood sharing, Digital love notes, Photo journaling, Daily relationship questions, Virtual pet care, Customizable virtual home, Relationship streak tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $23.99 | per year |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Cozy Couples (Streak Repair) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Couples (200 Stars) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Couples (400 Stars) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cozy Couples (1000 Stars) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Helps couples bond and stay connected
- 🤗 Cute and cozy design
- 🗓️ Useful daily diary and mood features
- 🎮 Fun mini-games and activities
- 🌱 Caring for virtual pet and plant together

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Customization and features locked behind paywall
- 🕰️ Slow progress in earning in-game currency
- 🔇 Forced background music with no mute option
- 🔍 Limited mood and customization options
- 🔁 Inability to replay mini-games

**Reported bugs**

- Notification issues and inability to receive alerts
- Freezing and performance problems
- Connectivity issues and login problems
- Inconsistent behavior with in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- More mood options to accurately reflect feelings
- Ability to customize pet type and appearance
- Interactive map to track visited locations
- More affordable and varied home customization
- Ability to replay mini-games and trivia


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outside free?

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

### Is Cozy Couples free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Outside or Cozy Couples?

Cozy Couples is rated higher. Outside averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Cozy Couples averages 4.8 from 47K ratings.

### Do Outside or Cozy Couples have ads?

Neither Outside nor Cozy Couples shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outside or Cozy Couples?

Outside ships an update every 6 days, and Cozy Couples fortnightly. Most recently, Outside was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cozy Couples on October 27, 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.*