# Pookie vs luv

The clearest difference is review sentiment: luv at 100% against Pookie's 40%. luv also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pookie's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pookie sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and luv sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

luv holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pookie has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Pookie's written reviews are positive against 100% of luv's.

Pookie ships an update weekly, luv every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pookie | luv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pookie-couple-widgets-plus-games/id6756569878/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luv-note-widget/id6763015481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TYLER JAMES ROBINSON VOSS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807174658) | [JUSTIN GJONI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895121880) |

## What reviewers say

### Pookie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pookie-couple-widgets-plus-games/id6756569878)

This app provides a private digital space for couples to strengthen their connection. Engage in shared virtual activities like raising a pet or plant, send intimate messages, and track important dates. It also offers date ideas and fun quizzes to foster intimacy.

**Highlights:** Raise a virtual pet together, Grow a virtual plant as a couple, Send private love notes and doodles, Secure photo vault for couple memories, Share and view mood updates, Track important dates and anniversaries, Browse and suggest date ideas, Engage in weekly quizzes

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| 100 Hearts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Hearts | $5.99 | one-time |


### luv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luv-note-widget/id6763015481)

Send sweet messages directly to your partner's lock screen without needing to open an app. Your words appear like magic, always visible, fostering a constant reminder of your connection.

**Highlights:** Message on partner's lock screen, Silent, instant updates, No social feed or notifications, Shared premium for couples, Scheduled message surprises

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pookie free?

Pookie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is luv free?

luv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pookie or luv?

luv is rated higher. Pookie averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while luv averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pookie or luv have ads?

luv shows ads; Pookie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pookie or luv?

Pookie ships an update weekly, and luv every 10 days. Most recently, Pookie was updated on October 18, 2026 and luv on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*