The best relationship app depends on what you want as a couple. Paired is known for daily questions and quizzes; Lasting for structured, therapy-style programs; Between for a private shared space with chat, calendar and memories; Agapé for daily prompts you answer together; Relish for lessons with coach access; and Maia for AI-guided conversations. Most are free to try with a subscription.
The short version
- Choose by goal: connection, communication skills, organisation or working through conflict.
- Try one together for two weeks before paying.
- Apps support a relationship, they do not fix one. Couples therapy is the right tool for bigger problems.
- If the relationship ends, a different kind of app helps: see our breakup apps guide.
Relationship apps, compared
1. Paired
- Platforms
- iPhone and Android
- Price
- Free download; subscription for full content
- Best for
- Daily connection
Appears in almost every roundup: daily questions, quizzes and guided games for couples, with expert-written content. A light, regular way to keep talking about more than logistics.
2. Lasting
- Platforms
- iPhone and Android
- Price
- Subscription
- Best for
- Building communication skills
Structured, therapy-style relationship programs with an assessment and communication exercises. Often described as the closest thing to guided couples work from your sofa.
3. Between
- Platforms
- iPhone and Android
- Price
- Free with optional upgrades
- Best for
- A private space for two
A private chat for two with a shared calendar, memory albums and anniversary countdowns. Practical rather than therapeutic.
4. Agapé
- Platforms
- iPhone and Android
- Price
- Free with optional subscription
- Best for
- Daily prompts with a reveal
Daily prompts you both answer, with answers revealed at the same time. Good for couples who like a small ritual.
5. Relish
- Platforms
- iPhone and Android
- Price
- Subscription
- Best for
- Lessons with coach access
Personalised plans, expert-created lessons and exercises, check-ins and options to reach a relationship coach, across topics like conflict and intimacy.
6. Maia
- Platforms
- iPhone
- Price
- Free to try
- Best for
- AI-guided conversations
Described in roundups as an AI-centred relationship companion with personalised prompts, couple conversations and check-ins.
We checked these details on each app's store page on October 11, 2026. Prices and features change, so check before you download.
How to choose a couples app
| If you want… | Try |
|---|---|
| To talk more, a little every day | Paired, Agapé |
| To learn to communicate and handle conflict | Lasting, Relish |
| A private shared space | Between |
| To talk things through with AI guidance | Maia |
What relationship apps can and cannot do
A good couples app makes it easier to show up for each other: a question that starts a real conversation, a reminder of a date, a framework for a hard talk. It cannot replace couples therapy when there is ongoing conflict, betrayal or abuse. If either of you feels unsafe, please contact a local support service.
When it ends
Sometimes, despite everything, a relationship ends. The tools you need then are different: something to help you stop reaching out, get through the hardest nights and rebuild. That is what Lumi is for. Read our honest comparison of the best breakup apps, or start with how to get over a breakup.
Questions people ask
What is the best app for couples?
There is no single best one. Paired is the most commonly recommended for daily connection, Lasting for structured programs, and Between for a private shared space.
Are relationship apps worth it?
They can be, if you both use them regularly. Think of them as a prompt to talk, not a fix. For serious problems, couples therapy is more effective.
Is there an app for after a breakup?
Yes. Lumi is designed for the days after a breakup: a No Contact counter, an SOS for the urge to text, a 30-day plan and a private journal.
Sources
This guide is general information, not therapy or medical advice.
