Comparison

Tryst vs Scratch Off Date Ideas

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

Head to head
About

Tryst

This app helps couples plan intentional dates by providing a system to go from a vibe to a real plan. It offers date ideas, reminders for special occasions, and a partner survey to tailor recommendations. Reflect on past dates and save meaningful moments to make future plans smarter.

Highlights
  • Curated date ideas
  • Special occasion reminders
  • Partner preference survey
  • Past date reflection
  • Gift and touch tracking
  • Private by default data storage
Features
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Tryst is a date planner for couples who want to stop winging it. Friday rolls around. You care—you really do. But somehow you end up in the same place, having the same conversation about trying something new. Planning better dates shouldn't be hard. Tryst helps you discover thoughtful date ideas, stay ahead of important moments, and make date night something you both look forward to. WHAT YOU CAN DO Discover better dates Choose your mood—Romantic, Fun, Chill, or Adventurous—and browse 550+ curated date ideas across seven categories, from cozy nights at home to weekend adventures. Build a complete plan Pick a venue, choose a time, and let Tryst organize everything into one simple checklist so nothing gets forgotten. Plan your way Whether you're looking for an Easy Night In, a Thoughtful Date, an All-Out Experience, or want to hit Surprise Me, Tryst adapts to the night you're planning. Never miss the moments that matter Stay ahead of anniversaries, birthdays, and Valentine's Day with reminders weeks in advance. Keep gifts, cards, reservations, and special touches organized separately so every detail gets done. Learn what your partner loves The two-minute Partner Survey personalizes recommendations based on both of your preferences, helping every date feel more intentional. Remember your best dates Reflect after each date, save favorite moments, and build a private history of your relationship that helps Tryst make better recommendations over time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data belongs to you. No account. No password. No phone number. No ads. Everything is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData. If iCloud is enabled, your data syncs securely through Apple's encrypted CloudKit—not our servers. We never store your personal data. Delete everything anytime with a single tap. START FREE Explore date ideas, build plans, and try every feature free for 30 days. After your trial, Tryst Pro unlocks sending plans to your partner, Compatibility Test, Tryst Undercover, date stacking, Pulse insights across dates, and more. Your date history, reflections, and profile editing remain free forever. Built by a couple for couples. Your next favorite date starts with Tryst Tryst Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: $5.99/month or $39.99/year, with a 30-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trystdateplanner.com/privacy

About

Scratch Off Date Ideas

Discover curated date ideas for couples with a unique scratch-off reveal. Save memories with Polaroid-style photo cards and share your adventures. New themed decks are added seasonally.

Highlights
  • Scratch-off date idea reveal
  • Themed date decks
  • Photo memory saving
  • Polaroid-style memory cards
  • Social sharing of memories
  • Seasonal deck additions
Features
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Date night, decided. Scratch is the date idea app for couples who want less overthinking and more doing. Each deck holds 50 hand-picked ideas, scratch away the golden foil to reveal one, go do it, and save a photo memory of the night. HOW IT WORKS Pick a deck that fits your mood. Each card is hidden behind a scratch-off layer. Drag your finger to reveal your next date idea, complete with vibe, estimated cost, and the best time to go. Then actually go do it. BETTER TOGETHER Pair up with your partner and Scratch becomes one shared space for two. Send an invite, link your accounts, and you'll share the same decks, scratches, and memory wall — scratch a card on your phone, and it's revealed on theirs too. Track your days together, answer a new question for each other every day, and if either of you has Premium, you both do. One subscription covers the couple. YOUR MEMORIES, BEAUTIFULLY KEPT After your date, snap a photo and write a caption. Scratch turns it into a Polaroid-style card stored in your Memories tab, a growing collection of every adventure you've shared. Share your favorites as stylish cards to Instagram Stories, Messages, or wherever you like. DECKS INCLUDED Summer Lovin' — sun-soaked days and warm nights Winter Warmth — cozy up when it's cold outside Wanderlust — adventure, near or far Cozy Night In — no plans, just the two of you City Lights — neon nights and hidden gems Golden Hour — chasing the perfect light together New decks added every season. SCRATCH PREMIUM Unlock every deck with Scratch Premium. Start with a free one-week trial, then choose monthly or yearly — cancel anytime from your App Store settings. Prefer no subscription? Unlock everything forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase. • Unlimited access to all date idea decks • Scratch to reveal as many ideas as you want • Save photo memories from every date • Share beautiful Polaroid memory cards • Pair up — one Premium covers you both Download Scratch. Pick a deck. Scratch to reveal. Go on a date. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tryst4 screens
Scratch Off Date Ideas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tryst at 5.0 against Scratch Off Date Ideas's 4.4. Tryst also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Scratch Off Date Ideas's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Tryst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Scratch Off Date Ideas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tryst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tryst's written reviews are positive against 86% of Scratch Off Date Ideas's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tryst ships an update weekly, Scratch Off Date Ideas every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tryst versus Scratch Off Date Ideas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrystScratch Off Date Ideas
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better4.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1012 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB92 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperArrington CopelandTolson Lyman

Customer experience

Tryst

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scratch Off Date Ideas

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tryst

Subscriptions2
  • Tryst Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Tryst Pro Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tryst Pro Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

Scratch Off Date Ideas

Subscriptions2
  • Scratch Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Scratch Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Tryst free?
Tryst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scratch Off Date Ideas free?
Scratch Off Date Ideas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tryst or Scratch Off Date Ideas?
Tryst is rated higher. Tryst averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Scratch Off Date Ideas averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.
Do Tryst or Scratch Off Date Ideas have ads?
Scratch Off Date Ideas shows ads; Tryst does not.
Which is updated more often, Tryst or Scratch Off Date Ideas?
Tryst ships an update weekly, and Scratch Off Date Ideas every 2 days. Most recently, Tryst was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scratch Off Date Ideas on October 11, 2026.

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