Comparison

PairJoy vs Love Taps

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

Head to head
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/

About

Love Taps

This app allows couples to send intimate "taps" to each other through lock screen widgets. It offers various moods, reunion countdowns, and Apple Watch integration for a simple, connected experience. A single purchase pairs two people.

Highlights
  • Lock screen widget for instant taps
  • Five distinct moods for taps
  • Reunion countdown timer
  • Apple Watch app and complication
  • Shared color themes
  • Lifetime tap count and streak tracker
Features
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Some moments don’t need a message. Just a little love. Love Taps gives you and your person a small way to stay close. Tap the heart to send love, share a mood, or count down to the next time you’re together. A LITTLE TAP, JUST FOR THEM Send a tap from your Lock Screen widget. Your partner receives a notification and a gentle buzz when their device settings allow it. SAY HOW YOU FEEL Thinking of you. Miss you. Need a hug. Good morning. Goodnight. Send a mood that fits the moment. COUNT DOWN TO YOUR NEXT HELLO Add a reunion date and watch the days until you’re together get smaller. MAKE IT YOURS, TOGETHER Choose a shared color theme, watch your shared tap count grow, count your days together, and see how far your love has traveled — your taps times the miles between you. No streak to lose. Send love from your wrist with the Apple Watch app. ONE PLAN. TWO PEOPLE. Love Taps requires a paid plan. Monthly, annual, and lifetime options are available. Every plan includes a partner invite, so only one of you needs to purchase. No ads. Made for long-distance couples, busy days apart, and the person you’re always thinking of. SUPPORT & LEGAL Email: help@lovetaps.app Support: https://lovetaps.app/help Privacy Policy: https://lovetaps.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://lovetaps.app/terms

Screenshots

PairJoy4 screens
Love Taps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Love Taps at every 3 days against PairJoy's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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. PairJoy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Love Taps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PairJoy ships an update every 2 weeks, Love Taps every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PairJoy versus Love Taps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPairJoyLove Taps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgnacio Nicolas IacovinoLance Merrill

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PairJoy

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

Love Taps

Subscriptions2
  • Love Taps+ Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Love Taps+ Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Love Taps+ Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is PairJoy free?
PairJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Love Taps free?
Love Taps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PairJoy or Love Taps have ads?
Neither PairJoy nor Love Taps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PairJoy or Love Taps?
PairJoy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Love Taps every 3 days. Most recently, PairJoy was updated on October 28, 2026 and Love Taps on October 31, 2026.

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