Comparison

Ruth vs Goodbyes Today

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

Head to head
About

Ruth

Features
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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/

About

Goodbyes Today

Features
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Goodbyes Today (also known as Breakup Counter) is for people going through a breakup. Mark your breakup day β€” register the date, see how many are going throught the tough day too. Days of no contact β€” mark last contact, watch your streak grow, and restart gently if you broke no-contact. Unsent messages β€” write private notes which you never send. Track healing β€” optionally save where you are on a 4-stage recovery slider Healing guide

Screenshots

Ruth4 screens
Goodbyes Today3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Goodbyes Today at none against Ruth's 3. Goodbyes Today also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Ruth's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ruth sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Goodbyes Today asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ruth ships an update every 11 days, Goodbyes Today every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Ruth versus Goodbyes Today: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuthGoodbyes Today
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size100 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSourcepaper Mobile App DevelopmentDivyansh Singh

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ruth

Subscriptions2
  • Ruth-Supporter$2.991 Month
  • Ruth-Supporter$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ruth-Supporter$24.99
None

Goodbyes Today

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruth free?
Ruth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goodbyes Today free?
Goodbyes Today is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ruth or Goodbyes Today have ads?
Neither Ruth nor Goodbyes Today shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ruth or Goodbyes Today?
Ruth ships an update every 11 days, and Goodbyes Today every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ruth was updated on November 8, 2026 and Goodbyes Today on October 29, 2026.

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