Touch vs Ritual
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Touch
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Touch turns distance into closeness. Created for two people who care deeply about each other, Touch is a private space to feel connected across any distance β whether you are partners apart, a parent away from your child, family living in different places, or close friends who want a more meaningful way to stay in touch. FEEL A TOUCH IN REAL TIME Press and hold the screen to send a glowing heart that follows your finger in real time. When you both meet in the same place, your hearts merge in a burst of light β and your shared tree grows. GROW A TREE TOGETHER Every shared touch helps your tree bloom. Watch it grow leaves, branches, and fruit over time. It becomes a living symbol of your connection, shaped by the small moments you share each day. SHARE YOUR REAL HEARTBEAT Record your heartbeat using your phoneβs camera, then let someone close to you feel your rhythm from anywhere. A quiet, personal way to feel present even when you cannot be together. SYNC YOUR COLORS Choose a color that reflects how you feel today. When the other person chooses theirs, your colors blend into a new shared shade β a simple daily ritual for understanding each other without words. FIND YOUR COLOR IN THE WORLD After your colors blend, look for that shade around you and capture it in a photo. Reveal both photos side by side and discover how the same feeling appears in two different worlds. EXPLORE MEANINGFUL QUESTIONS Answer thoughtful nightly prompts together and see where your feelings, choices, and values meet. Complete constellations over time as your shared story unfolds. BREATHE TOGETHER Start a breathing session and invite the other person to join. Sync your breathing in real time and share a calm moment, wherever you are. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No social feeds. No public profiles. No pressure to perform. Touch is a quiet space for two people to share moments that feel personal and meaningful. Touch is more than messaging. It is a way to feel close through touch, heartbeat, color, breath, and presence.
Ritual
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Ritual is a space for two. Built to keep couples close, especially when there are miles between you. Instead of another chat app, Ritual gives you small things to do together every day and turns them into a streak you build as a couple. Open it in the morning, answer a question or pick your daily rituals. A question, a moment of calm, a daily puzzle, a check-in and keep your couple streak alive together. - Build a shared streak - Answer fun questions to get to know each other better every day. - Countdown to your next relationship milestone - Gentle guided conversations - Your story, as a thread - Home-screen widgets - Personalisation to make your app experience unique to your relationship Keep your streak, the miles between you, and your reunion countdown right on your home screen. Whether you're across an ocean or across town, Ritual helps you show up for each other a little, every day. Made for two.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Touch at daily against Ritual's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Touch ships an update daily, Ritual every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Touch | Ritual |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PAVEL MALYKH | Ishaan Dimri |
In-app purchases
Touch
No in-app purchases
Ritual
No in-app purchases








