Comparison

TrueThings vs Pebbles

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

Head to head
About

TrueThings

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TrueThings is the app for the two of you: seven games you play live on two phones, 300 questions for real conversations and little notes that land right on your partner's home screen. Made for long-distance love and cozy nights in. SEVEN GAMES, TWO PHONES When you both tap Play, the round starts on both phones at once. You get a heads-up when it's your turn, so a game can keep going in between, all day long. - The classic card game with +2, +4 and skips, and yes, draw cards stack - Word race: each of you picks a secret word only you two would know - Four in a row - Sink the fleet: a hit earns you another shot - Find the pairs - Emoji quiz with movies, songs and celebs - Do You Know Me? Answer, guess, compare 300 QUESTIONS THAT GO DEEPER Six decks of 50 cards, fifteen per round. Swipe, talk, argue a little, repeat. - Get to Know Each Other - Never Have I Ever - What Would Your Partner Choose? - Is It Cheating If... - Green Flag or Red Flag? - Who Is More Likely To? NOTES FOR THEIR HOME SCREEN Draw or write a little note and it lands right in the widget on your partner's home screen. A notification lets them know it's there. YOUR THINGS PLAY ALONG Design your own Thing: a fluffy little creature with your pick of color, eyes, ears and accessory. It cheers, sulks and celebrates with you in every game, and emotes let you react mid-match. YOUR STORY AT A GLANCE Two photos, your anniversary and a counter showing how long you've been together, in years, days, hours or minutes. ONE PLAN FOR BOTH OF YOU One pays, both play: whoever subscribes unlocks TrueThings on both phones. Your partner never has to buy anything. HOW TO START 1. Download TrueThings on both phones. 2. One of you shares a code, the other enters it. 3. One of you subscribes, and you both play. TrueThings requires a subscription, taken out by one of you. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://truethingsapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://truethingsapp.com/privacy

About

Pebbles

This app helps couples deepen their connection with daily questions, real-time drawing, and interactive games. It offers a private space to share memories, track milestones, and express affection, regardless of distance.

Highlights
  • Daily questions for couples
  • Real-time shared drawing
  • Interactive couple games
  • Partner live status updates
  • Shared memory vault
  • Milestone tracking
Features
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Spark deeper connection and endless fun with Pebbles - the ultimate relationship app for couples, long-distance partners, and newlyweds! Whether you are living together or miles apart, Pebbles helps you bond every single day through interactive couple games, thought-provoking daily questions, real-time drawing, and romantic live gestures. --- WHY COUPLES LOVE PEBBLES --- DAILY QUESTIONS FOR COUPLES Discover new things about each other every day! Answer daily relationship prompts, unlock your partner's answers simultaneously, and spark meaningful conversations. REAL-TIME DAILY DOODLE Draw together in real-time on a shared canvas! Express your love, play guessing games, or leave cute drawings for your partner to wake up to. FUN & INTERACTIVE COUPLE GAMES Play real-time multiplayer mini-games designed specifically for partners: - Know Me Better: Test how well you know your partner in a fun couple trivia challenge. - Two Truths & One Lie: Uncover secrets and test your intuition! - Love Legends: Embark on interactive storytelling adventures together. - Relationship Radar: Explore your compatibility and relationship insights. REAL-TIME STATUS & LIVE LOVE GESTURES - Partner Live Status: Know what your partner is doing right now ("Working", "Thinking of you", "In a meeting"). - Virtual Touches & Gestures: Send instant hugs, kisses, and romantic haptic feedback through your phone. - Dedicated Song Lyrics: Dedicate your favorite romantic tunes directly to your partner. SHARED MEMORY VAULT & MILESTONES Never forget a moment! Store your favorite photos, anniversary countdowns, and love milestones in a private timeline created just for the two of you. --- PERFECT FOR ALL RELATIONSHIPS --- - Long Distance Couples (LDR): Feel closer than ever with real-time activities and instant notifications. - Dating & Engaged Couples: Build strong communication habits and discover deep compatibility. - Married Couples: Keep the romance alive and break everyday routine with daily surprises. --- SAFE, PRIVATE & EXCLUSIVE --- Pebbles is built exclusively for two. Your shared messages, answers, photos, and doodles remain private and encrypted. Download Pebbles today and turn everyday relationship moments into lasting memories!

Screenshots

TrueThings4 screens
Pebbles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pebbles at none against TrueThings's 4. Pebbles also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. TrueThings sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pebbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrueThings ships an update every 5 days, Pebbles every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TrueThings versus Pebbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrueThingsPebbles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHannes HeissmeyerDeepak Maurya

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TrueThings

Subscriptions4
  • TrueThings Pro$4.991 Month
  • TrueThings Pro – Monthly$6.991 Month
  • TrueThings Pro$22.996 Months
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  • TrueThings Pro – 6 Months$29.996 Months
None

Pebbles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrueThings free?
TrueThings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pebbles free?
Pebbles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrueThings or Pebbles have ads?
Neither TrueThings nor Pebbles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrueThings or Pebbles?
TrueThings ships an update every 5 days, and Pebbles every 4 days. Most recently, TrueThings was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pebbles on October 31, 2026.

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