HeartDistance vs Same Moon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Same Moon
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeartDistance | Same Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Connexa GmbH (CH) | Salih Burak KAYA |
In-app purchases
HeartDistance
- HeartDistance Plus$0.997 Days
- HeartDistance Plus$14.991 Year
Same Moon
No in-app purchases









