# Cozy Couples vs Tether

The clearest difference is ads: Cozy Couples at none against Tether's shown. Cozy Couples also leads on chart position (#81 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Tether's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cozy Couples sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tether sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cozy Couples ships an update fortnightly, Tether every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cozy Couples | Tether |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-couples-relationship-app/id6463766369/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Clarity Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646120472) | [Tether App PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887130274) |

## What reviewers say

### Cozy Couples

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #130 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Cozy Couples Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| 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


### Tether

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-couples-questions/id6760981366)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tether Premium — Monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| Tether Premium — Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| 3 x Shared question refreshes | $1.29 | one-time |
| 1 Pack - 7 Days | $2.49 | one-time |
| 6 x Shared question refreshes | $2.79 | one-time |
| Event Pass - Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2 Packs - 14 Days | $3.49 | one-time |
| 10 x Shared question refreshes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Pass - Member | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cozy Couples free?

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

### Is Tether free?

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

### Do Cozy Couples or Tether have ads?

Tether shows ads; Cozy Couples does not.

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

Cozy Couples ships an update fortnightly, and Tether every 5 days. Most recently, Cozy Couples was updated on November 9, 2026 and Tether on October 28, 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.*