Comparison

luv vs PairJoy

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

Head to head
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

About

PairJoy

Features
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PairJoy helps couples keep their favorite moments close with simple, beautiful iPhone widgets. Set your relationship start date, add meaningful countdowns, and create widgets that show days together, upcoming plans, and distance at a glance. Built for a lightweight, private v1: no social feed, no required account, and no complicated setup. Your relationship details are used to power the app and widgets on your device, with optional iCloud/App Group storage for widget support. Features: • Days Together widgets for your shared timeline • Multiple countdowns for trips, anniversaries, visits, and special dates • Distance-style couple widgets with cute personalized initials • Configurable widget styles designed for Home Screen and Lock Screen • A calm, focused setup flow with no unnecessary distractions PairJoy is made for couples who want one small daily reminder of what they are looking forward to together. Subscription required: PairJoy’s app and widget features require a PairJoy Plus auto-renewable subscription. Eligible users can start a 3-day free trial with the weekly plan; weekly and yearly plans are available, with prices shown in the app. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled and can be managed in Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

luv4 screens
PairJoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PairJoy at none against luv's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. luv sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month and PairJoy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

luv ships an update every 10 days, PairJoy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
luv versus PairJoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterluvPairJoy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJUSTIN GJONIIgnacio Nicolas Iacovino

In-app purchases

1 purchases

luv

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month
2 purchases

PairJoy

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is luv free?
luv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PairJoy free?
PairJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do luv or PairJoy have ads?
luv shows ads; PairJoy does not.
Which is updated more often, luv or PairJoy?
luv ships an update every 10 days, and PairJoy every 2 weeks. Most recently, luv was updated on October 3, 2026 and PairJoy on October 10, 2026.

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