Comparison

Cuffed vs luv

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

Head to head
About

Cuffed

This exclusive dating app focuses on intentional connections by matching users with one person at a time. It vets all members to ensure quality, allowing users to concentrate on getting to know their match without distractions. Membership also includes access to singles events.

Highlights
  • One match at a time
  • Vetted member community
  • Intentional dating focus
  • No endless swiping
  • Singles events access
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CUFFED: EXCLUSIVE DATING, EXCLUSIVE MATCHES Welcome to Cuffed, a members-only dating app where you match with one match at a time. Our acceptance rate is low, but our match-to-meetup rate is high. We vet every member of our community to make sure you’re only swiping on people you’d actually be excited to go on a date with. When you match with someone on Cuffed, you’re only talking to each other—helping you date intentionally by letting you focus exclusively on the other person. No distractions, no endless small talk, no more treating dating like an email job. A dating app for authentic people with busy lives who don’t have time for endless swiping. Match and meet up, and if the vibes aren’t right, you can end the conversation or wait for the match timer to run out. Membership to Cuffed includes access to our singles events at our favorite bars & lounges. MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS: Once accepted, members have the option to purchase a 3 or 6 month auto-renewing membership and will have full functionality of the entire service while their subscription is active. SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

luv

Send sweet messages directly to your partner's lock screen without needing to open an app. Your words appear like magic, always visible, fostering a constant reminder of your connection.

Highlights
  • Message on partner's lock screen
  • Silent, instant updates
  • No social feed or notifications
  • Shared premium for couples
  • Scheduled message surprises
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Your words, their lock screen. Luv is a one-to-one note app for one connected pair. Write a short note and send it to the person you are connected with. When a send succeeds, Luv stores the note for them. Luv can request a background refresh, but iOS decides when the widget updates. HOW IT WORKS • Create an account or sign in • Connect with one person using a link or code • Add Luv to the Lock Screen or Home Screen • Write a note of up to 96 characters • See your connected person’s latest note in the app and reply BUILT FOR THE TWO OF YOU • One active connection, with no public feed or follower count • A note archive and saved drafts that stay with the connection they were written for • Thought starters when you need help finding the words • Optional note-ready reminders • Connection milestones and a shared sending streak when Premium is active for both partners PREMIUM Premium unlocks unlimited notes, is shared with your currently connected partner, and is available through the plans shown in the app. Prices, billing periods, introductory-offer eligibility, and renewal terms come from the App Store and appear before purchase. Restore Purchases is available in the paywall and Settings. IMPORTANT Widget timing is controlled by iOS, device settings, connectivity, and service availability. A sent note may not appear on the widget immediately. Visible reminder alerts are optional and separate from background widget refresh. Terms of Use: https://luvnote.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://luvnote.app/privacy Support: https://luvnote.app/support

Screenshots

Cuffed4 screens
luv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: luv at 100% against Cuffed's 12%. luv also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Cuffed's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Cuffed sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and luv sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

luv holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cuffed has 9.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Cuffed's written reviews are positive against 100% of luv's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cuffed ships an update every 5 days, luv every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Cuffed versus luv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuffedluv
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (9.3K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEden Tech, Inc.JUSTIN GJONI

Customer experience

Cuffed

All ratings9,325 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews622 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative83.8%

luv

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Cuffed

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with uploading photos
  • Glitches in messaging functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Host events more frequently
  • Improve UI and fix bugs
  • Provide more transparency on waitlist
  • Improve inclusivity and communication

luv

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Cuffed

Subscriptions14
  • Cuffed Membership$5.997 Days
  • Cuffed Membership$7.997 Days
  • Cuffed Membership$13.497 Days
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  • Cuffed Membership2 variants$14.997 Days
  • Cuffed Premium$17.991 Month
  • Cuffed Membership2 variants$19.997 Days
  • Cuffed Membership3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Cuffed Membership$29.991 Month
  • Cuffed Membership7 Days trial$35.993 Months
  • Cuffed Membership3 Days trial$35.993 Months
  • Cuffed Membership$35.993 Months
  • Cuffed Membership$49.993 Months
  • Cuffed Membership$59.996 Months
  • Cuffed Membership$79.996 Months
1 purchases

luv

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Cuffed free?
Cuffed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is luv free?
luv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cuffed or luv?
luv is rated higher. Cuffed averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while luv averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Cuffed or luv have ads?
luv shows ads; Cuffed does not.
Which is updated more often, Cuffed or luv?
Cuffed ships an update every 5 days, and luv every 10 days. Most recently, Cuffed was updated on October 18, 2026 and luv on October 3, 2026.

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