10 useful apps every couple should try
Apps (looking at you, Tinder) have made dating a living hell, so the least they could do is make our relationships a little easier.
Seriously, though — whether you're looking to find new date ideas, turn up the heat or just keep your calendars organized, your phones are here to help.
Here are 12 apps that every couple should use. Or at least briefly try before you give up and go for a walk instead.
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1. Rabbit
If you're in a long-distance relationship but still want to watch Stranger Things together, Rabbit, which is basically Hangouts but cooler, will sync up your browsers and do the trick.
Cost: Free
2. BloomThat
BloomThat is an on-demand flower delivery app that does same-day delivery in New York, Los Angeles and the Bay Area. (When the flowers arrive, we call it the Bae Area.)
Cost: Free (but the flowers are not, obviously)
3. Between
We're big fans of the shared calendar feature on this couples messaging app.
Cost: Free
4. Avocado
Sick of communicating via iMessage, Facebook and all that other stuff? Avocado lets you communicate exclusively with your partner using text, photos, drawings and more. You can even send "hugs" or "kisses," which are kind of like cutesy Facebook pokes.
Cost: Free
5. IOU
This one helps you keep track of outstanding debts to each other — especially if you're roommates. Gotta keep the finances fair, after all.
Cost: $3.99
6. Our Groceries
Our Groceries allow you and your partner to merge and share grocery lists, so you don't end up with twelve boxes of cat litter or whatever.
Cost: Free
7. Waze
Take the stress out of holiday road trips to visit your partner's fam — just let this app navigate for you. It even updates traffic info in real-time.
Cost: Free
8. Viridi
Of course, every couple needs time apart to cultivate individual hobbies. One idea: grow separate virtual succulents.
Cost: Free
9. Snapchat
With its disappearing messages and two-person filters, Snapchat is truly a couple's flirty pic paradise.
Cost: Free
10. Pokémon Go
Is there anything flirtier than "hey, I think there's a Magikarp on you"? Didn't think so.
Cost: Free, until you want extra Incense
Topics Apps & Software
Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.
