Comparison

HeartDistance vs Same Moon

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

Head to head
About

HeartDistance

This app provides a minimalist way to stay connected with a loved one by displaying the real-time distance between you on your lock or home screen. It offers a subtle yet meaningful reminder of your connection, especially for those in long-distance relationships or frequently apart.

Highlights
  • Real-time distance display
  • Lock screen and home screen widgets
  • Secure pairing with one partner
  • Customizable distance units (km, miles)
  • "Together" status indicator
  • Privacy-focused location data usage
Features
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An old story says an invisible thread ties two people who belong together. It stretches. It tangles. It never breaks. HeartDistance makes that thread visible — and puts the two of you on each other's phones. A PHOTO, RIGHT ONTO THEIR HOME SCREEN Take a selfie, add a few words, and send it. Seconds later it's sitting in your person's photo widget — on their Home Screen, without them opening the app at all. Three looks to choose from: night sky, full-screen or polaroid. YOUR THREAD The kilometers between you, drawn as a glowing thread across a night sky. Gently updated through the day — never on a map, never visible to anyone else. PULSES & NOTES One tap lands on your person's screen as a quiet "thinking of you." Or write a short note. Both arrive as a notification, even when the app is closed. MEMORIES Every photo that ever crossed the thread, gathered in your own little album. Tap one to live the moment again full-screen. YOUR JOURNEY Days on the thread, pulses sent, your closest and farthest distance — and a countdown to the next time you're together. WHERE THEY ARE See at a glance what time it is where your partner is, and what their sky looks like. PAIR ONCE, DONE No account, no password. One of you creates a code, the other enters it. That's all. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Only the latest location is stored, never a history. Everything lives in Apple's iCloud — we run no servers and can't see your data. HEARTDISTANCE PLUS Photos on their widget, all four widgets, unlimited pulses & notes, every thread color and background updates. 3 days free, then a weekly or yearly subscription. Cancel anytime. For long-distance relationships, weekend couples, and everyone who misses someone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Same Moon

Features
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Miles apart? Same Moon brings your partner to your Home Screen. “No matter how far apart we are, we look at the same moon.” • Partner's photo — appears on your widget the moment they send it. • Their local time — “Their time: 03:14” — who's asleep, who's awake, at a glance. • Messaging — love notes and photos, chat-style. • Mood — share a status like “saying goodnight”; tap to change yours. • The distance between you — shown gently (only the distance, never raw location). • Days together & anniversary. • Countdown to your next meeting — live in the Dynamic Island, counting down day by day. • Tonight's moon phase — the one you both see. • A “thinking of you” tap — let them know they're on your mind. • Notifications — when your partner sends a message, photo, or nudge, you'll know instantly, even with the app closed. Just the two of you. No feed, no followers — your data stays in a secure cloud, private to the two of you. Built for long-distance love. Different skies, same moon.

Screenshots

HeartDistance4 screens
Same Moon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Same Moon at none against HeartDistance's 2. HeartDistance's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. HeartDistance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Same Moon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HeartDistance versus Same Moon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeartDistanceSame Moon
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperConnexa GmbH (CH)Salih Burak KAYA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HeartDistance

Subscriptions2
  • HeartDistance Plus$0.997 Days
  • HeartDistance Plus$14.991 Year
None

Same Moon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeartDistance free?
HeartDistance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Same Moon free?
Same Moon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HeartDistance or Same Moon have ads?
Same Moon shows ads; HeartDistance does not.
Which is updated more often, HeartDistance or Same Moon?
HeartDistance ships an update every 3 days, and Same Moon every 3 days. Most recently, HeartDistance was updated on August 31, 2026 and Same Moon on September 11, 2026.

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