Ruth vs Beso
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruth
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Planning done? Time to relax! Whether it's the weekly groceries with your roommates, the next big party, or vacation planning with your family – Ruth ends the chaos. Ruth is more than just a list app; it’s your intelligent companion for everything ahead. Why Ruth is the best tool for your plans: Team Planning: Share lists and events in real-time. Syncing happens instantly and automatically. Smart Analysis: Let Ruth do the thinking! Get intelligent suggestions to optimize your lists with just one click. Stay Connected: Link your entries to see the big picture. Connect notes, dates, and tasks seamlessly. Your Style: Customize your experience with beautiful themes like "Forest" or "Candy". PDF Export: Generate high-quality PDFs to print your lists or share them with anyone, anywhere. Quick & Easy: Capture important details in seconds. Pure intuition, no clutter. The Ruth Promise: No registration required – start planning immediately. 100% Ad-free. No hidden costs. We are constantly improving Ruth. Do you have ideas or suggestions? Email us at info@sourcepaper.net – we’d love to hear from you! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Beso
Discover and plan shared experiences for couples. Browse date ideas, create surprise events, and store memories in private albums. Connect with your partner in a dedicated digital space.
- Hundreds of date ideas
- City and seasonal date packs
- Surprise date planning
- Shared photo albums
- Couple's calendar
- End-to-end encryption
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Never wonder "what should we do tonight?" again. Browse hundreds of date ideas across cozy nights in, restaurant outings, weekend adventures, and seasonal favorites. Filter by mood, budget, or vibe. Favorite the ones you love and check them off together. CITY & SEASONAL PACKS Curated date guides for 10 major US cities — NYC, Chicago, Boston, LA, San Francisco, Miami, Seattle, Austin, Denver, and Nashville — plus seasonal packs for Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Christmas. Find dates tailored to where you live and what time of year it is. SURPRISE DATES Plan a surprise without spoiling it. Add a date to the calendar with Surprise Mode on, and your partner will see "Surprise Date" until you reveal the details. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and just-because moments. EVENT PHOTOS After a date or event, Beso automatically creates an album so you can capture and revisit the memory together — no extra setup needed. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Beso uses end-to-end encryption for your personal content. Your photos, notes, and date details are protected, even from us. Built with your privacy as the foundation, not an afterthought. SIMPLE COUPLE PAIRING Sign up, invite your partner with a code, and you're connected. No phone numbers required. No social network. Just the two of you. KEY FEATURES • Shared photo gallery with private albums • Couple's calendar with event reminders • 300+ date ideas with city + seasonal packs • Surprise Date mode • Event photo albums (auto-created) • Apple Sign-In and Google Sign-In • End-to-end encryption for personal content • Subscribe your couple's calendar to iCal / Google Calendar • Free to download — optional one-time upgrades for extra photo storage, no ads WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're long-distance, newly dating, or married with kids, Beso is built for couples who want a quieter, more intentional way to stay connected. No public profiles. No likes. Just a private space for the two of you. Download Beso and start your shared space today. — Privacy Policy: https://beso-couples.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://beso-couples.app/terms Support: support@beso-couples.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ruth at every 11 days against Beso's monthly. Beso's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Ruth sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Beso sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ruth ships an update every 11 days, Beso monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ruth | Beso |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marvin Dominik Koenigs | ISABELLA NICOLE BEECO |
In-app purchases
Ruth
- Ruth-Supporter$3.991 Month
- Ruth-Supporter$24.991 Year
- Ruth-Supporter$29.99
Beso
- 200 photo storage$1.99
- Coffee Tip$1.99
- Lunch Tip$4.99
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- 1000 plus photo storage$7.99
- Dinner Tip$9.99
- Unlimited Photo Storage$14.99







