Phorb vs Couple Joy

Couple Joy mixes widgets, moods and games. Phorb has all three and adds needs, pulses, a shared calendar with date ideas and a bucket list.

Feature comparison

Feature comparison: Phorb vs Couple Joy
FeaturePhorbCouple Joy
Daily questionsYesYes
Live moodsYesYes
NeedsYesNot in its listing
Notes and photosYesYes
PulsesYesNot in its listing
Home and Lock Screen widgetsYesYes
Shared calendarYesPartly
Date ideasYesNot in its listing
Shared bucket listYesNot in its listing
Games for twoYesYes
One subscription for bothYesNot in its listing

Has it Partly Not in its listing

“Not in its listing” means the app's App Store listing and website don't mention it.

Only in Phorb's listing

Couple Joy's App Store listing and website don't mention these. In Phorb, they're part of the same app.

  • NeedsSay what would help: reassurance, a hug or some space
  • PulsesA touch your partner feels on their phone
  • Date ideasIdeas for your city, at home or long distance
  • Shared bucket listTrips, dates and goals to reach together
  • One subscription for bothOne partner pays, both get Premium

Questions

What is a good alternative to Couple Joy?

Phorb is a good alternative to Couple Joy if you also want to say what you need, send a pulse and plan dates together, with one Premium that covers both of you.

Is Phorb free?

Yes. Phorb's core features and all 17 widgets are free. Premium unlocks more, and one Premium subscription covers both partners.

Does Phorb work in my language?

Phorb runs in 10 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and Romanian. Each partner uses it in their own language.

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