# Tender Talks vs Under the Surface

The clearest difference is rating: Under the Surface at 5.0 against Tender Talks's 4.4. Under the Surface also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Tender Talks's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tender Talks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Under the Surface asks for nothing beyond the download.

Under the Surface holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tender Talks has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tender Talks ships an update every 3 weeks, Under the Surface every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tender Talks | Under the Surface |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tender-talks-couples-intimacy/id6464399555/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/under-the-surface/id6755952211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.7** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zorilane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705899126) | [PT. Acta non verba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857562012) |

## What reviewers say

### Tender Talks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tender-talks-couples-intimacy/id6464399555)

This conversational card game encourages meaningful dialogue and deeper connections between people. Explore various question categories to foster understanding and shared laughter, moving beyond superficial interactions. Perfect for friends, partners, or new acquaintances looking to connect.

**Highlights:** Conversational card game, Meaningful dialogue prompts, 5 question categories, Randomized question delivery, Deepens existing relationships, Builds new connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $3.99 | per year |


### Under the Surface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/under-the-surface/id6755952211)

This companion app enhances a unique couples' game experience tied to a physical chocolate box. It offers guided questions and playful challenges designed to foster connection and create memorable shared moments for partners.

**Highlights:** Guided questions for couples, Playful and flirty challenges, Moments designed for chemistry, Deeper conversations, Ice Breaker game mode, Heat Riser game mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tender Talks free?

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

### Is Under the Surface free?

Under the Surface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tender Talks or Under the Surface?

Under the Surface is rated higher. Tender Talks averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Under the Surface averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tender Talks or Under the Surface have ads?

Neither Tender Talks nor Under the Surface shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tender Talks or Under the Surface?

Tender Talks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Under the Surface every 10 days. Most recently, Tender Talks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Under the Surface on November 5, 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.*