Comparison

Couples Checklist vs 52Dates

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

Head to head
About

Couples Checklist

Organize date ideas and turn them into concrete plans with integrated directions and calendar options. Discover new local spots, track your relationship milestones, and cherish memories of shared experiences.

Highlights
  • Centralized date idea list
  • Instant plan creation with directions
  • Discover nearby spots by category
  • Relationship milestone tracking
  • Date memory journal
  • Add-on activity suggestions
Features
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The Couples Checklist is the easiest way to stop saying "we should go there" — and actually go. Free for both of you. No subscription, no trial. TONIGHT Open the app and the night is already planned: three stops near you, timed, with the walk between them. Tap "We're in," shuffle, or see it on a map. Not tonight? Plan it for Friday, or keep the idea so it isn't lost. Already have a date today? It's waiting at the top. A NEW IDEA EVERY THURSDAY A fresh date idea or road trip lands at the top of Tonight each week. Past drops stay in the archive. THIS WEEKEND Shows, concerts and events near you, in 53 cities across the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Add one to your plans in a tap, or build a whole night around it. DISCOVER Every kind of place near you on one map — restaurants, bars, dessert, museums, parks, shows, and more. Tap a kind and the map lights up. Tap a pin and answer three things: been? want? plan it? "Then go to" pairs something to do with dinner a short walk away: karaoke first, then steak. ANY TOWN Search "Bartaco, Port Chester" and it's on your list and your map. Works wherever you are, or wherever you're about to visit. TRIPS Road trip of the week: every Monday, a new two- or three-day getaway, already planned. Or plan your own — one place, a road trip, a city hop or a day trip. Stay an extra night, skip a stop, add one, save it for later, and fix the record when you're home. SAVED Your ideas sorted by the night — tonight, nights to plan, trips, dinner & drinks, shows. Rails, not one long list. MEMORIES Tick a place as been-there and add the photo right then. Every night out, by day and on a map. Your date passport fills in as you try every kind of date. THE "US" TAB Your relationship at a glance: an anniversary countdown, your date-night streak, and shared rewards you're working toward together. BUILT FOR TWO Add your partner and everything is shared — the ideas, the plans, the memories. One list you both can see. Stop scrolling. Start dating again.

About

52Dates

Features
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**52dates** helps you turn love into something you can look forward to, week after week. Instead of giving one gift, create a full collection of thoughtful date ideas for your partner. Choose and customize dates, add personal details, and share them through a special link. Your partner can open each date when the countdown ends, revealing a new surprise moment to enjoy together. Whether you want to plan romantic dinners, cozy nights in, spontaneous adventures, creative activities, or meaningful quality time, 52dates makes it easy to build a year full of memories. **How it works** Create your own date plan with 52 dates, or choose a different number that fits your gift. Customize each date with your own ideas, messages, locations, costs, and extra details. Once your plan is ready, your partner receives a link to their personal date calendar. Each date stays hidden until it is time to reveal it. This creates anticipation, surprise, and something special to look forward to throughout the year. **Perfect for** Anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, weddings, long-term couples, new relationships, or simply as a thoughtful way to spend more quality time together. **Why couples love 52dates** 52dates is more than a list of date ideas. It is a personal gift, a planning tool, and a romantic experience in one. You can make each date as simple, funny, adventurous, cozy, or meaningful as you like. Plan once, enjoy all year. **Features** Create a personalized collection of date ideas Choose 52 dates or customize the number Add your own romantic, fun, or creative plans Share your date plan with your partner Use countdowns to reveal dates at the right moment Keep future dates hidden for extra surprise Create a meaningful gift that lasts beyond one day With 52dates, every date becomes part of a bigger story.

Screenshots

Couples Checklist4 screens
52Dates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Couples Checklist at none against 52Dates's 10. 52Dates's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. 52Dates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Couples Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Couples Checklist ships an update every 5 days, 52Dates every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Couples Checklist versus 52Dates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCouples Checklist52Dates
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB68 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperConnor MurphyAslan Innovations

In-app purchases

None

Couples Checklist

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

52Dates

One-time10
  • Upgrade to Ultimate Outdoor &$0.99
  • Creative Starter Pack$1.99
  • Entertainment Starter Pack$1.99
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  • Entertainment Date Idea Pack$1.99
  • Upgrade to Ultimate Outdoor &$2.99
  • Creative Big Box$2.99
  • Entertainment Big Box$2.99
  • Entertainment Date Big Box$2.99
  • Ultimate Home & Food Pack$5.99
  • Ultimate Entertainment & Adventure$5.99

Questions

Is Couples Checklist free?
Couples Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 52Dates free?
52Dates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Couples Checklist or 52Dates have ads?
Neither Couples Checklist nor 52Dates shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Couples Checklist or 52Dates?
Couples Checklist ships an update every 5 days, and 52Dates every 2 days. Most recently, Couples Checklist was updated on October 31, 2026 and 52Dates on October 10, 2026.

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