Ourora Connect vs Kept
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ourora Connect
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Ourora is a private app for couples. A calm space for the two of you to chat, call, save memories, count down to special moments, and share little things that help you feel close. Most apps are built for everyone: group chats, public feeds, noisy notifications, scattered photos, and endless distractions. Ourora is different. It is built around one relationship โ yours. With Ourora, you can: โข Chat privately with your partner through Whispers โข Make voice and video calls โข Save shared photos and videos in Memories โข Keep your favourite moments together in one place โข Create countdowns for trips, birthdays, anniversaries, and the next time you meet โข Send Postcards when a normal message is not enough โข Use Echos for small moments of presence through the day โข Keep your relationship space separate from noisy social apps Built for two Ourora is not a public social feed, not a location tracking app, and not another generic messenger. It is a shared space designed for couples who want something more private, focused, and intentional. Private by design Your relationship deserves a space that feels safe. Ourora uses end-to-end encryption for supported couple data, including Whispers, media, calls, and Memories. No public feeds. No ads. No pressure. Just a private space for the two of you. Whether you are long-distance, busy with everyday life, or simply want a calmer space for your relationship, Ourora helps you stay close in small, meaningful ways. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ourora.in/privacy Ourora Terms: https://ourora.in/terms
Kept
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Only one of you needs the app. Kept gives you small daily rituals, most just a minute or two, then helps you send them to your partner by text. They just reply. No download, no account, no cost for them. Busy weeks shouldn't cost you your relationship. 2 MINUTES A DAY. THAT'S IT. Answer a few questions about your relationship and Kept builds your plan: a handful of fresh rituals every day, matched to your love language and what you want to grow together. Pick any one, check it off, and keep your shared streak alive. GAMES THAT GET YOU TALKING AGAIN A little game, every night. Most take under 10 minutes: - Question Deck: pick a depth, flip a card, talk - This or That: pick a side, then guess your partner's - How Well Do You Know Me?: guess their answer, score points - Never Have I Ever: five fingers each, last hand standing wins - Appreciation: finish the line and send a love note - Date Generator: set the budget, spin the wheel SEE WHERE YOU'RE CONNECTING Your Connection Map shows where you two are strong across Intimacy, Communication, Presence, Repair and Hope, plus one area to grow. YOUR STORY, ONE NIGHT AT A TIME A nightly prompt and private Memory Journal turn one line a night into the story of you two. Count your days together, see your anniversary coming, and look back on every ritual and entry in your calendar. BUILT ON THE SCIENCE OF LOVE Kept is grounded in relationship research: small, repeatable moments of connection add up in a way grand gestures rarely do. ALSO INCLUDED - Light and dark mode - A Home Screen widget PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything you write stays on your iPhone. No accounts, no ads. Export your journal as a PDF or text anytime, or delete all your data in one tap. SUBSCRIPTION Kept requires a subscription to use. - Yearly: $59.99/year with a 3-day free trial - Monthly: $19.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase (or when the free trial ends). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Kept under Profile โบ Manage subscription, or in Settings โบ Apple Account โบ Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://keptcouples.featurebase.app/en/help/articles/4167711-privacy-policy Support: support@keptcouples.com Kept is for adults 18+ and is not therapy or a substitute for professional help.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ourora Connect at 16.0 against Kept's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Ourora Connect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Kept sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ourora Connect ships an update every 3 days, Kept every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Ourora Connect | Kept |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 264 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ourora | Jung Yook Ban |
In-app purchases
Ourora Connect
- Ourora Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
- Ourora Plus Anual$89.991 Year
- Ourora Plus Lifetime$199.99
Kept
- Kept Premium Monthly$19.991 Month
- Kept Premium Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year









