# Cozy Couples vs luv

The clearest difference is ads: Cozy Couples at none against luv's shown. Cozy Couples also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 3) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). luv's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cozy Couples sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month 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.

luv holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cozy Couples has 45K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Cozy Couples's written reviews are positive against 100% of luv's.

Cozy Couples ships an update every 2 weeks, luv every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cozy Couples | luv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cozy-couples-relationship-app/id6463766369/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luv-note-widget/id6763015481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Clarity Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646120472) | [JUSTIN GJONI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895121880) |

## What reviewers say

### Cozy Couples

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

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #87 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


### luv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luv-note-widget/id6763015481)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cozy Couples free?

Cozy Couples 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, Cozy Couples or luv?

luv is rated higher. Cozy Couples averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while luv averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Cozy Couples or luv have ads?

luv shows ads; Cozy Couples does not.

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

Cozy Couples ships an update every 2 weeks, and luv every 10 days. Most recently, Cozy Couples was updated on October 3, 2026 and luv on September 16, 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.*