Comparison

VLVT vs FirstMoves

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

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About

VLVT

This app offers daily, research-backed lessons to build essential relationship and emotional intelligence skills. It features an AI coach to personalize your learning and help you understand your patterns for healthier connections.

Highlights
  • Bite-sized daily lessons
  • AI relationship coach
  • Psychology-backed bibliotherapy
  • Progress tracking with LoveIQ
  • Community features
  • Tools for couples
Features
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VLVT ('velvet') is the world's first relationship skills training platform. Like Duolingo or Airlearn — but for love, relationships, emotional intelligence, and human connection. Created for University campuses, but made available to everyone. Every day, you'll unlock bite-sized 2–3 minute lessons backed by psychological research and designed to help you build healthier relationships with yourself and others. Learn practical skills including: • Communication • Emotional intelligence • Empathy • Attachment styles • Boundaries • Conflict resolution • Dating and attraction • Relationship psychology • Self-awareness • Social skills Each lesson delivers actionable insights you can immediately apply to your daily life & relationships. Psychology-Backed Bibliotherapy Within the Stepped Care Model of mental health, VLVT provides a form of bibliotherapy: a self-guided, evidence-informed approach that uses educational materials to improve self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, and relationship functioning. Our curriculum is built from peer-reviewed psychological research and is continuously updated as new findings emerge. Instead of spending hours reading books or searching online for advice, VLVT delivers the most relevant relationship science in simple, engaging lessons you can complete in minutes—personalized to your relationship needs by your AI Coach, V. Our tech prevents mental and relationship health crises by arming you with the tools you need to navigate your relationships in a healthy, positive way. Your Personal AI Relationship Coach VLVT also includes V, your AI relationship coach. As you learn, reflect, and engage with the platform, V helps you connect the dots between the psychology you're learning and your own life. V can help you: • Understand your attachment patterns • Recognize unhealthy relationship cycles • Improve communication • Explore emotional blind spots • Gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours The more you use VLVT, the more personalized your learning experience becomes. Learn Alone or Learn Together Whether you're single, dating, married, healing from heartbreak, or simply interested in personal growth, VLVT is designed to help you develop the skills that create healthier relationships. Users can: • Track their progress through LoveIQ points • Learn privately or publicly • Connect with a growth-minded community • Explore the Confessional for reflection and self-expression • Access exclusive tools designed for couples VLVT Helps You: • Understand people • Communicate more effectively • Stop overthinking relationships • Build emotional intelligence • Break unhealthy patterns • Develop stronger connections • Feel more secure in love Because relationship skills are life skills. The smarter you love, the better you live. Our Mission • Create 1 billion securely attached people • Make relationship education accessible to everyone • Prevent sexual and gender based violence worldwide • Become the world's most trusted source for relationship intelligence Important Disclaimer VLVT is an educational platform designed to provide relationship education and psychological insights. It is not a substitute for therapy, medical care, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed healthcare professional. By using VLVT, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

About

FirstMoves

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============================== Master chess openings and take your game to the next level with FirstMoves — the interactive chess opening trainer designed for players of all skill levels. LEARN OPENINGS THE RIGHT WAY Stop memorizing moves you don't understand. FirstMoves teaches you the "why" behind every move with clear explanations that help you remember and apply what you learn in real games. FEATURES • 50+ Chess Openings — From beginner-friendly openings like the Italian Game and London System to advanced lines like the Sicilian Najdorf and King's Indian Defense. • Interactive Lessons — Step through each opening move-by-move on a beautiful, responsive chessboard. See the position develop as you learn. • Move Explanations — Understand the purpose of every move. Learn the ideas, plans, and tactics behind each opening. • Progress Tracking — Track which openings you've studied and your mastery level. Pick up right where you left off. • Offline Mode (Premium) — Download openings and study anywhere, even without an internet connection. • Difficulty Levels — Openings are categorized as Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced so you can find the right challenge. OPENINGS INCLUDED White Openings: • Italian Game & Giuoco Piano • Ruy Lopez (Spanish Opening) • Queen's Gambit • London System • King's Indian Attack • English Opening • And many more... Black Defenses: • Sicilian Defense (multiple variations) • French Defense • Caro-Kann Defense • King's Indian Defense • Nimzo-Indian Defense • Dutch Defense • And many more... PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access: • Unlimited study sessions (no daily limits) • Access to all 50+ openings • Offline mode — learn anywhere • Detailed analytics and progress tracking • Full move explanations for every line SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings Whether you're preparing for your first tournament or looking to expand your repertoire, FirstMoves helps you build a solid opening foundation. Download now and make your first moves count.

Screenshots

VLVT4 screens
FirstMoves4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VLVT at none against FirstMoves's 2. On price, ads, 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. FirstMoves sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. VLVT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
VLVT versus FirstMoves: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVLVTFirstMoves
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVLVT Group Inc.JEFFREY ROBERT SANCHEZ

In-app purchases

None

VLVT

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FirstMoves

Subscriptions2
  • FirstMoves Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • FirstMoves Premium Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is VLVT free?
VLVT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FirstMoves free?
FirstMoves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VLVT or FirstMoves have ads?
Neither VLVT nor FirstMoves shows ads.

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