# MatchBound vs Little Things

The clearest difference is monetization model: MatchBound at freemium against Little Things's subscription. MatchBound also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Little Things's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MatchBound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Little Things sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MatchBound holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MatchBound's written reviews are positive against 83% of Little Things's.

MatchBound ships an update every 2 weeks, Little Things every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MatchBound | Little Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchbound-couples-journal/id6761313644/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-things-love-notes/id6768393500/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storybound Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885709181) | [Endpoint Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870984559) |

## What reviewers say

### MatchBound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchbound-couples-journal/id6761313644)

This app helps couples deepen their connection by answering shared prompts and revealing their responses. It allows you to capture memories with photos and create a personalized keepsake book from your entries.

**Highlights:** Guided weekly prompts, Answer and reveal responses, Add photos to entries, Create custom keepsake books, Private and secure journaling, Personalized themes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Little Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-things-love-notes/id6768393500)

A private, paper-inspired note-taking app for personal messages and shared spaces. Create thoughtful reminders, memories, or plans for yourself or a loved one in a calm, ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Private note-taking, Shared spaces for two, Paper-inspired styles, Visual timeline organization, Optional partner linking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Little Things Plus | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Little Things Plus | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MatchBound free?

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

### Is Little Things free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MatchBound or Little Things?

MatchBound is rated higher. MatchBound averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Little Things averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do MatchBound or Little Things have ads?

Neither MatchBound nor Little Things shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MatchBound or Little Things?

MatchBound ships an update every 2 weeks, and Little Things every 2 days. Most recently, MatchBound was updated on October 6, 2026 and Little Things on October 31, 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.*