Comparison

Affinitas vs Mend

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

Head to head
About

Affinitas

Features
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Affinitas is an AI-powered relationship coach designed for couples who want to reconnect, communicate better, and plan meaningful moments together. After a short onboarding, receive personalized conversation prompts, daily tips, and guided exercises tailored to your unique relationship. Features include: โ€ข AI-driven conversation prompts and daily suggestions โ€ข Guided communication and empathy exercises to improve understanding โ€ข Curated date ideas and shared activities for quality time โ€ข Private, device-scoped data handling and secure storage Start using Affinitas to foster better communication, deepen intimacy, and enjoy more intentional time together. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mend

Features
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When something gets tense with the people who matter most and you don't know how to talk about it, Mend is built for that exact moment. Mend is communication coaching for the hard conversations with the people closest to you: your partner, your family, close friends, or the work dynamics that spill into your personal life. It's built on Nonviolent Communication (Marshall Rosenberg) and John Gottman's research on lasting relationships โ€” two of the most studied methodologies in the world โ€” adapted to the moment you're in and the way you talk. Three modes, depending on the moment: RITUAL ยท Your daily practice Five minutes a day. Questions that help you notice what you feel before it comes out as a reaction. The habit of listening to yourself changes how you talk to everyone else. Not overnight. Over weeks. COACH ยท Guided difficult conversations When you need to prepare for a conversation that matters, or make sense of one that's already gotten away from you. Coach helps you see the situation from where you stand โ€” and from where the other person stands. It doesn't tell you what to say. It helps you see what you're missing. LIGHTHOUSE ยท For the moments that can't wait When you're already in the middle of it and about to say something you'll regret, Lighthouse gives you guidance right then. Ephemeral by design: nothing you share there is saved. Mend is private. It's a daily communication tool โ€” not a substitute for working with a mental health professional if you need one. Subscription with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime from your Apple account. Terms of Use: https://legal.mymend.app/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://legal.mymend.app/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

Affinitas4 screens
Mend4 screens

Verdict

The call

Affinitas and Mend are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Affinitas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Affinitas versus Mend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAffinitasMend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size90 MB39 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVictor MotricalaAntonio Gonzalez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Affinitas

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Mend

Subscriptions2
  • Mensual7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Anual7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Affinitas free?
Affinitas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mend free?
Mend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Affinitas or Mend have ads?
Neither Affinitas nor Mend shows ads.

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