The couples app for iPhone that actually gets used
Most couples apps get downloaded and forgotten. Connected is different: five minutes a day, research-backed tools, and a design that feels native to iOS.
Why most couples apps disappear from your iPhone
Here's what usually happens. You download a couples app, both of you use it for three days, then one of you forgets. A week later neither of you has opened it, and it ends up in that folder called "Misc" along with the meditation app you also stopped using.
Connected solves this with two design choices. First, the daily interaction takes under five minutes, which means it actually fits in a weekday. Second, the content is built on real relationship science — the Gottman Method, attachment theory, and Emotionally Focused Therapy — so the questions and prompts feel meaningful instead of random.
Connected is available on iPhones running iOS 16 or later. It uses native iOS features like Face ID, push notifications, widgets, and iCloud sync. The app was designed iPhone-first, not as a cross-platform afterthought, which means it feels like an app Apple would ship.
Why couples pick Connected
Designed native for iOS
Built with SwiftUI idioms, native iOS gestures, and tight integration with widgets, Focus modes, and Face ID.
5-minute daily use
One daily question, mood tracker, and check-in. No 30-minute "relationship journaling" commitment.
One subscription for both partners
When you pair with your partner and subscribe to Premium, both accounts get full access. Nobody pays twice.
Research-backed, not app-trendy
Every feature is grounded in the Gottman Method, attachment theory, or Emotionally Focused Therapy.
4.9 stars from 2,000+ couples
Reviews trend toward "this actually works" rather than "cute idea, lost interest."
Privacy-first
No ads. No data selling. Your conversations are never used for AI training.
What you get in the iPhone app
Daily question
Every day at 8am (or whenever you set it), both of you get the same question. You answer independently, then see each other's responses. Widgets let you answer without opening the app.
Learn more →10+ couple assessments
Love language, attachment style, communication pattern, conflict style, CSI-4 satisfaction, and more. Both partners take them, then Connected generates a combined report.
Learn more →AI coaching
Gottman-trained AI that draws on your assessment results and check-ins. Ask "how do I bring up money without it becoming a fight?" and get a grounded response.
Learn more →Conflict resolution suite
Conflict replay, guided talk, repair toolkit, and pattern analysis. Use it after an argument to actually resolve instead of avoid.
Learn more →Therapist-quality reports
Export a PDF of your shared assessment results and communication patterns to bring to couples therapy. Your therapist will thank you.
Learn more →Connection Score
A live measure of shared investment in the relationship. Goes up when you engage, helps you notice drift before it becomes distance.
Learn more →How Connected compares on iPhone
Connected launched after looking at what every other couples app on the App Store was missing. Here is how the iPhone experience stacks up against the other apps couples actually download.
| Feature | Connected | Paired | Lasting | Coral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily questions | Unlimited (700+) | Paid only | Paid only | 5/week free |
| Couple assessments | 10+ | 1 (love language) | 3 | None |
| AI coaching | Yes, trained on Gottman | No | No | No |
| Conflict resolution tools | Full suite | Limited | Guided talks only | No |
| Therapist export reports | Yes | No | No | No |
| iOS widgets | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| One sub covers both partners | Yes | Yes | Yes | No, pays per person |
| Price (annual) | $59.99 | $59.99 | $71.99 | $59.88 |
Frequently asked questions
What iOS version does Connected require?
Connected requires iOS 16.0 or later. That covers iPhone 8 and newer, plus any iPad running iPadOS 16+. If your iPhone is older than iPhone 8, the app will not install.
Is Connected really free to download?
Yes. Downloading Connected is free, and the free tier includes the daily question, mood tracking, your Connection Score, and starter question packs. Premium ($9.99/month or $59.99/year) unlocks the full 30+ feature set. One Premium subscription covers both partners.
Does it work if only one of us has an iPhone?
Yes. Connected also ships on Android. If your partner is on Android and you are on iPhone, you can still pair, take assessments together, and share daily questions seamlessly.
What makes the iPhone experience different from web versions?
Connected was built as a native iOS app, not a mobile-responsive website. That means it uses Face ID for sign-in, iOS push notifications for partner alerts, home screen widgets for daily questions, and iCloud for secure backup.
Can we use it on Apple Watch or iPad?
Connected runs on iPad natively. Apple Watch support is on the roadmap; currently, notifications reach your Watch through the iOS relay.
How do partners connect inside the app?
After you install the app and create an account, you get a unique invite code. Share it with your partner, they tap "I have a code" during onboarding, and your accounts link instantly. You can only be linked to one partner at a time.
Is our data private?
Yes. Your answers are only visible to you and your linked partner. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, stored with row-level security policies, and never used for AI training. We do not sell data, and we have no advertisers.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Subscriptions run through the Apple App Store. Open Settings > your name > Subscriptions > Connected to manage or cancel. You keep Premium access through the end of your billing period.
What research is the app based on?
Three foundations: the Gottman Method (40 years of research on what makes couples thrive), attachment theory (Bowlby, Ainsworth, Hazan & Shaver), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (Dr. Sue Johnson, 70–75% recovery rate).
Can I use Connected without a partner?
Several features work solo, including daily questions for personal reflection, mood tracking, journaling, and some assessments. Your progress carries over when you connect with a partner later.
Try Connected free today
Download the app, pair with your partner, and get the first 30+ days of research-backed tools at no cost. No credit card required.
Free forever tier · iOS & Android · 4.9 stars from 2,000+ couples