Phorb vs Paired
Paired is built around one daily question. Phorb has daily questions too, and adds live moods, needs, pulses, widgets and a shared calendar, with one Premium for both.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Phorb | Paired |
|---|---|---|
| Daily questions | Yes | Yes |
| Live moods | Yes | Not in its listing |
| Needs | Yes | Not in its listing |
| Notes and photos | Yes | Not in its listing |
| Pulses | Yes | Not in its listing |
| Home and Lock Screen widgets | Yes | Not in its listing |
| Shared calendar | Yes | Partly |
| Date ideas | Yes | Not in its listing |
| Shared bucket list | Yes | Not in its listing |
| Games for two | Yes | Yes |
| One subscription for both | Yes | Yes |
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
Paired's App Store listing and website don't mention these. In Phorb, they're part of the same app.
- Live moodsShare how you feel and your partner sees it right away
- NeedsSay what would help: reassurance, a hug or some space
- Notes and photosLeave your partner a note or a photo
- PulsesA touch your partner feels on their phone
- Home and Lock Screen widgetsYour partner's mood, notes and days together at a glance
- Date ideasIdeas for your city, at home or long distance
- Shared bucket listTrips, dates and goals to reach together
What Paired users say
In r/Marriage, one commenter said Paired's daily quiz started to feel like homework after a long workday. A Phorb check-in takes a few seconds: tap a feeling and your partner sees it.
Questions
What is a good alternative to Paired?
Phorb is a good alternative to Paired if you want more than a daily question: it also shares moods, needs and pulses through the day and keeps your plans in one shared calendar.
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.