Comparison

luv vs Cherish Us

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

Cherish Us

This app helps you remember important details about your partner, like their preferences, sizes, and favorite items. It aids in finding the perfect gift and planning thoughtful gestures to strengthen your relationship.

Highlights
  • Countdown to important dates
  • Save favorite items and brands
  • Track partner's sizes and preferences
  • Organize gift ideas by occasion
  • Daily thoughtful gesture suggestions
  • Partner can update preferences easily
Features
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Be the partner who always remembers. Cherish Us is your private memory for everything that makes your partner feel loved, their sizes, favorite brands, go-to orders, the important dates, and every little thing they mention wanting. When a birthday or anniversary comes around, you already know exactly what to do. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Countdown to what matters: anniversaries, birthdays, concerts, trips. A beautiful home-screen and lock-screen widget keeps the next big day in view. • The Vault: the moment they say "oh, I love that," capture it in seconds. Share a product straight from Safari or any store app and it's saved, organized by store and occasion, ready when gift time comes. • Restock: the exact grooming, skincare, and staples they use, with the right brand every time. Reorder before they run out. No more guessing. • Their profile: sizes, favorite brands, and that specific go-to order, all in one place. Pull it up at the store in two taps. • Ask your partner: not sure of a size? Send them a link. They fill it in from any browser, no app and no login needed, and it lands right in their profile. • Daily nudges: one small, thoughtful idea a day, with a streak to keep you showing up. Small gestures, every day, add up. Cherish Us isn't a calendar and it isn't a notes app. It's the difference between remembering it's your anniversary and actually knowing what to do about it. Be present. Love deeply. Cherish always.

Screenshots

luv4 screens
Cherish Us4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cherish Us at none against luv's 1. Cherish Us also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Cherish Us asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for luv against 5.0 for Cherish Us. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

luv ships an update every 10 days, Cherish Us every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
luv versus Cherish Us: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterluvCherish Us
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJUSTIN GJONIVista Tech Solutions LLC

Customer experience

luv

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cherish Us

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

luv

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month
None

Cherish Us

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is luv free?
luv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cherish Us free?
Cherish Us is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, luv or Cherish Us?
luv and Cherish Us are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do luv or Cherish Us have ads?
luv shows ads; Cherish Us does not.
Which is updated more often, luv or Cherish Us?
luv ships an update every 10 days, and Cherish Us every 4 days. Most recently, luv was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cherish Us on October 1, 2026.

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