Comparison

The Attachment Project vs Shared Heartbeat

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

Head to head
About

The Attachment Project

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This app provides an interactive space for users to deepen their understanding of their well-being, relationships, and personal development styles. The app offers self-assessment questionnaires, reflection prompts, and AI-generated summaries to help users interpret their results in an accessible, educational way. Users can follow learning modules, explore relationship and attachment themes, and access guided meditations and exercises tailored to their selected interests. All features are designed for informational and educational purposes only. The app does not provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment. Key Features: - Interactive self-assessment tools based on psychometric frameworks - AI-driven insights and summaries to support reflection - Personalised learning paths through an integrated LMS - Guided mindfulness and meditation exercises customised to user-selected themes - A focus on relationships, attachment patterns, and personal development - Progress trackers to support ongoing engagement and self-reflection Disclaimer: This app is for general well-being education and personal insight only. It does not offer medical or mental-health services and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shared Heartbeat

Features
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Feel closer, no matter the distance. Heartbeat lets you and your partner share a moment with a simple touch. When you're both holding your screens at the same time, you'll feel your hearts sync โ€” a gentle reminder that you're thinking of each other. HOW IT WORKS โ€ข Touch your screen when you miss them โ€ข If they're touching too, your hearts connect โ€ข Send flowers when words aren't enough โ€ข Earn hearts for every moment you share Perfect for long-distance couples, busy schedules, or anyone who wants a simple way to say "I'm thinking of you." No messages. No pressure. Just presence.

Screenshots

The Attachment Project4 screens
Shared Heartbeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shared Heartbeat at none against The Attachment Project's 8. The Attachment Project's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. The Attachment Project sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Shared Heartbeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Attachment Project ships an update every 2 days, Shared Heartbeat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
The Attachment Project versus Shared Heartbeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Attachment ProjectShared Heartbeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMindOnly Pty LtdJUAN DIEGO ALDAMA

In-app purchases

7 purchases

The Attachment Project

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
One-time6
  • Advanced Well-being Insights$1.99
  • Premium Report + Workbook$29.99
  • Upgrade to Mega Book$29.99
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  • Premium Report + Mega Book$49.99
  • Upgrade to Course Pack2 variants$249.99
  • Premium Report + Course pack$299.99
None

Shared Heartbeat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Attachment Project free?
The Attachment Project is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shared Heartbeat free?
Shared Heartbeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Attachment Project or Shared Heartbeat have ads?
Neither The Attachment Project nor Shared Heartbeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Attachment Project or Shared Heartbeat?
The Attachment Project ships an update every 2 days, and Shared Heartbeat every 2 months. Most recently, The Attachment Project was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shared Heartbeat on October 14, 2026.

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