Comparison

Lervain vs Couples Shopping List & Split

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

Head to head
About

Lervain

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At LERVAIN, our dedicated team of seasoned professionals brings years of skill and expertise to every service. Each member is trained in the latest techniques, ensuring exceptional care and attention during every visit. Discover the difference our expert team can make and indulge in a transformative beauty journey with us.

About

Couples Shopping List & Split

Features
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“We’re out of soap.” “Wait — did I tell you?” The little things are easy to forget. On their own they’re nothing, but they add up — and slowly you drift. CommNote was made to take those tiny misunderstandings away. It started as a chat group my partner and I made while living together, named “renrakucho.” We jotted shopping and reminders there — but in chat, everything just scrolls away. We wanted a place where it stays. So we built one, and kept the name. A shared notebook for the people closest to you — your partner, family, or roommates. Your shopping, your little agreements, your money — all in one place. ■ Three tabs that quietly have your back • Lists — never lose “can you grab milk?” again. Jot it and it appears on their screen; check it off when it’s done. Assign it, and “who’s doing this?” disappears. Pin the important ones. • Rules — “we take turns with the trash,” “quiet after 10pm.” Turn vague promises into something you can both see. • Money — “how much did we spend this month?” at a glance. Log who paid, tap “Split up,” and who-owes-whom is worked out for you — no more awkward money talk. Rent and subscriptions sit in fixed costs and total themselves. ■ Start with just your name No sign-up, no email, no password. Send a 6-digit code and you’re connected. ■ Notice without checking A gentle nudge when the other person adds, finishes, or logs something (never for your own actions). ■ Show it to people without the app Want to show the shopping list to family back home? Send a read-only link — no app, no sign-up for them. ■ For everyday life — and the occasional get-together • Couples just starting to live together; busy two-income households sharing chores • Staying in touch with family far away • Hosting a trip, BBQ, or party — assign the potluck (meat → Alex, drinks → Sam), and “Split up” the bill. Up to 10 people free (50 with Premium). ■ CommNote Premium (optional) For getting more from Money. ¥490/month or ¥4,900/year, 7-day free trial. Monthly report, categories, full history, custom split (60/40), up to 50 members & no ads. The basics (sharing, rules, expense log, Split up, fixed costs) stay free, always. For the people closest to you — and a day with nothing left unsaid. ■ Subscription terms CommNote Premium — ¥490/month or ¥4,900/year (7-day free trial). Auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://negtak.github.io/renrakucho/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Lervain4 screens
Couples Shopping List & Split4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lervain at none against Couples Shopping List & Split's 2. Couples Shopping List & Split's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Couples Shopping List & Split sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lervain asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lervain ships an update every 4 weeks, Couples Shopping List & Split every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Lervain versus Couples Shopping List & Split: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLervainCouples Shopping List & Split
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulyTechGen Takagaki

In-app purchases

None

Lervain

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Couples Shopping List & Split

Subscriptions2
  • CommNote Premium(Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • CommNote Premium(Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Lervain free?
Lervain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Couples Shopping List & Split free?
Couples Shopping List & Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lervain or Couples Shopping List & Split have ads?
Neither Lervain nor Couples Shopping List & Split shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lervain or Couples Shopping List & Split?
Lervain ships an update every 4 weeks, and Couples Shopping List & Split every 3 days. Most recently, Lervain was updated on October 28, 2026 and Couples Shopping List & Split on October 25, 2026.

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