Comparison

Mochi vs luv

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

Head to head
About

Mochi

This app helps couples strengthen their bond through shared journaling, drawing, mood sharing, and countdowns. It offers home screen widgets to keep partners connected, fostering intimacy regardless of distance.

Highlights
  • Shared journaling with prompts
  • Send hand-drawn notes
  • Real-time mood sharing
  • Countdown to special events
  • Home screen widgets for connection
  • Designed for two
Features
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The app for couples who want to feel closer every day. Journal together, draw for each other, count down to your next adventure, and share your mood — all in one place. Plus, beautiful home screen widgets that keep your partner close even when you're apart. WHAT YOU CAN DO TOGETHER Couples Journal Write entries together. Capture memories, answer daily prompts, and look back on your story as it grows. Drawing Send hand-drawn notes, doodles, and love letters. It's more personal than a text. Mood Sharing Let your partner know how you're feeling without saying a word. Check in on each other throughout the day. Countdowns Count down to date nights, trips, anniversaries, and everything you're looking forward to — together. Home Screen Widgets See your partner's mood, drawings, and countdowns right on your home screen. A little reminder of love, all day long. WHY COUPLES LOVE MOCHI - Designed for two — everything is shared with your partner - Beautiful, minimal design that feels personal - Widgets that make your phone feel like home - No social feed, no distractions — just the two of you Whether you're next door or long distance, Mochi keeps you connected in ways that matter. Download Mochi and start your shared space today. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-35b3585e60ff80ffac5ec24d448cad6d Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

luv

Send sweet messages directly to your partner's lock screen without needing to open an app. Your words appear like magic, always visible, fostering a constant reminder of your connection.

Highlights
  • Message on partner's lock screen
  • Silent, instant updates
  • No social feed or notifications
  • Shared premium for couples
  • Scheduled message surprises
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Your words, their lock screen. Luv is a one-to-one note app for one connected pair. Write a short note and send it to the person you are connected with. When a send succeeds, Luv stores the note for them. Luv can request a background refresh, but iOS decides when the widget updates. HOW IT WORKS • Create an account or sign in • Connect with one person using a link or code • Add Luv to the Lock Screen or Home Screen • Write a note of up to 96 characters • See your connected person’s latest note in the app and reply BUILT FOR THE TWO OF YOU • One active connection, with no public feed or follower count • A note archive and saved drafts that stay with the connection they were written for • Thought starters when you need help finding the words • Optional note-ready reminders • Connection milestones and a shared sending streak when Premium is active for both partners PREMIUM Premium unlocks unlimited notes, is shared with your currently connected partner, and is available through the plans shown in the app. Prices, billing periods, introductory-offer eligibility, and renewal terms come from the App Store and appear before purchase. Restore Purchases is available in the paywall and Settings. IMPORTANT Widget timing is controlled by iOS, device settings, connectivity, and service availability. A sent note may not appear on the widget immediately. Visible reminder alerts are optional and separate from background widget refresh. Terms of Use: https://luvnote.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://luvnote.app/privacy Support: https://luvnote.app/support

Screenshots

Mochi4 screens
luv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: luv at 7 against Mochi's 1. Mochi's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Mochi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and luv sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mochi against 5.0 for luv. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: luv has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mochi ships an update weekly, luv every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mochi versus luv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMochiluv
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Software Company of Barcelona S.L.JUSTIN GJONI

Customer experience

Mochi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

luv

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mochi

Subscriptions2
  • Mochi Premium - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Mochi Premium - Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
1 purchases

luv

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Mochi free?
Mochi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is luv free?
luv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mochi or luv?
Mochi and luv are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Mochi or luv have ads?
Both Mochi and luv show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mochi or luv?
Mochi ships an update weekly, and luv every 10 days. Most recently, Mochi was updated on October 14, 2026 and luv on October 20, 2026.

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