# Lovestruck vs RedThread

The clearest difference is rating: RedThread at 5.0 against Lovestruck's 4.6. RedThread also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). Lovestruck's advantage is ratings volume (162 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lovestruck sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RedThread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RedThread holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lovestruck has 162 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lovestruck ships an update every 4 days, RedThread every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lovestruck | RedThread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lovestruck-built-for-couples/id6757252845/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redthread-couples-app/id6760744914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Kunolu Applications Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874814868) | [NPTM Holding AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886053335) |

## What reviewers say

### Lovestruck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lovestruck-built-for-couples/id6757252845)

Strengthen your relationship with daily rituals and meaningful interactions. Send quick pings, answer fun questions, and create shared memories. Designed for couples to foster connection without distractions.

**Highlights:** One-tap pings, Daily relationship questions, Home screen love notes, Shared fitness goals, Personalized date ideas, Time capsules for memories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lovestruck Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lovestruck Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Lovestruck Max Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Lovestruck Max Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Lovestruck Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Lovestruck Max Annual | $69.99 | per year |


### RedThread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redthread-couples-app/id6760744914)

This app helps couples organize their shared life, from communication and calendars to finances and to-do lists. It offers private chat, shared memories, and tools for decision-making, with premium features for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Private chat and photo sharing, Shared calendar with event tracking, Couple's finance management, Shared to-do lists, Private photo albums, Couple's games and quizzes, AI-powered decision maker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RedThread Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RedThread Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lovestruck free?

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

### Is RedThread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lovestruck or RedThread?

RedThread is rated higher. Lovestruck averages 4.6 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while RedThread averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lovestruck or RedThread have ads?

Neither Lovestruck nor RedThread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lovestruck or RedThread?

Lovestruck ships an update every 4 days, and RedThread every 5 days. Most recently, Lovestruck was updated on October 25, 2026 and RedThread on October 6, 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.*