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LuviDuo / Between alternative
Between alternative, honestly
Updated November 4, 2026
Short answer: stay with Between if you want a private chat and a photo archive only for the two of you. Look at LuviDuo if you are happy with your usual chat app and want widgets, games and a pet on top of it.
Who wrote this: the team that makes LuviDuo, so we are not neutral. Facts about Between come from its App Store listing, as it read on November 4, 2026. We have not used it over months, so check the listing before you decide. How we write these pages.
Side by side
| Between | LuviDuo | |
|---|---|---|
| Main idea | A messenger and memory space for two | Lock screen widgets, games for two, a pet you raise together |
| Calls and chat | Chat and free calls in the app | No messenger: keep your usual chat app |
| Paid plan | Between Plus from $2.99 a month, removes ads | Optional Premium for both partners, removes ads before moments and games |
| US App Store rating | 4.8 from 21,260 ratings | 4.7 from 324 ratings |
Between is the better pick if
- You want one private place for your messages, photos and notes.
- You want a shared calendar with special days.
LuviDuo is the better pick if
- You don't want to move your conversation to a new app.
- You want your partner's mood, the distance and a countdown on your lock screen.
- You want games for two and a pet you raise together.
Source: Between on the App Store.
What is free: LuviDuo is free to download and use, with ads. The widgets, the games and your pet are all in the free app. LuviDuo Premium is optional, covers both partners, removes the ads shown before sending moments and before games, keeps all your shared memories, and adds monthly Sparks and faster wheel energy. More in the FAQ.
Try LuviDuo together
Free on iPhone and Android. Both of you install it, then connect with your couple code.