Miles ApartMiles Apart vs Between
Between is a private messenger and shared calendar just for two, with a PC version too; Miles Apart is a daily ritual, games and letters app for long-distance couples that works alongside the chat app you already use. Both are on iPhone and Android.
Checked · By the Miles Apart team
The short answer
Pick Between if you want a separate, private place to talk: a messenger just for the two of you, free calls, a shared calendar with countdowns to special days, and somewhere to keep your photos and videos, on iPhone, Android and PC. Pick Miles Apart if you already talk all day in iMessage or WhatsApp and what's missing is things to do together: a daily challenge that reveals when you've both finished, 22 games, letters that fly the real distance, and a shared memory map.
At a glance
- Best for
- Miles ApartLong-distance couples who want daily moments, games and lettersBetweenA private messenger and shared calendar just for the two of you
- Platforms
- Miles ApartiPhone and AndroidBetweeniPhone and Android, plus a PC version
- Price
- Miles ApartFree, with optional Miles Apart Pro. One subscription covers both partners.BetweenFree, with Plus at $2.99/month, $24.99/year or $26.99 lifetime (Plus covers you and your partner)
- Messaging
- Miles ApartWorks alongside the chat app you already use; on iPhone, an iMessage extension sends hugs, countdowns, drawings and quizzesBetweenA messenger just for two with emoticons and GIF selfies, plus free calls
- Daily ritual
- Miles ApartDaily challenge: three quick questions, a written answer and a photo prompt, revealed together once you've both finishedBetweenNot a headline feature in its App Store listing
- Games
- Miles Apart22 games, couple quizzes and 11 Date Night decksBetweenNot a headline feature in its App Store listing
- Dates and plans
- Miles ApartVisit countdowns (3 free, unlimited with Pro) and a next-anniversary widgetBetweenShared calendar and special days with automatic countdowns
- Shared memories
- Miles ApartPrivate memory map with photo pins, plus a Photo Booth strip you make togetherBetweenStore photos, videos and notes, kept when you change phones
- Love letters
- Miles ApartLetters carried by a pigeon that flies the real distance between youBetweenLove letters are a Plus feature
- Track record
- Miles ApartNew: launched on the App Store in August 2026 and on Google Play in September 2026BetweenLaunched in 2011, with 21,000+ App Store ratings
Choose Miles Apart if
- You're happy with the chat app you already use and want shared activities, not another inbox.
- You're in different time zones and want rituals and games that work when you're not online together.
- You want letters that take real time to arrive and a map of the places you've been together.
Choose Between if
- You want your relationship conversation in its own private messenger, separate from group chats and work.
- You want to chat from a computer too, not just from your phones.
- A shared calendar with countdowns to your special days is the main thing you need.
A place to talk vs things to do together
Between is a messenger first. Its App Store listing describes a conversation space just for two, with emoticons, GIF selfies and free calls, plus a shared calendar that counts down to special days and a place to store photos, videos and notes. It has been around since 2011, which makes it one of the longest-running couples apps.
Miles Apart doesn't try to replace your chat app. It gives you something to do together each day: a daily challenge with a photo prompt that reveals once you've both finished, 22 games (many played on your own schedule), quizzes, Date Night conversation decks, letters carried by a pigeon, and a private map of your memories.
Can you use both?
Yes, and they barely overlap. If you like the idea of a private messenger, Between handles the talking and Miles Apart handles the daily ritual and games. If you'll end up texting in WhatsApp or iMessage anyway out of habit, you probably don't need a second messenger, and on iPhone, Miles Apart's iMessage extension lets you send hugs, your visit countdown, drawings and quizzes from Messages.
Price and platforms
Between is on iPhone and Android and has a PC version. Its Plus upgrade removes ads and adds themes, love letters and longer videos and voice messages for both of you; in the US App Store it's $2.99 a month, $24.99 a year or $26.99 once for lifetime access.
Miles Apart is on iPhone and Android, without a PC version, and it's new: it launched on the App Store in August 2026 and on Google Play in September 2026. It's free to download, with an optional Pro subscription that covers both partners.
Frequently asked questions
Is Miles Apart a good alternative to Between?
It depends on what you use Between for. If you want a private messenger and shared calendar, Between does that and Miles Apart doesn't try to. If you want daily shared moments, games and long-distance extras like pigeon letters and a memory map, Miles Apart is the better fit, on iPhone or Android.
Is Between good for long-distance couples?
It can be. A private chat with free calls and a shared calendar covers the basics of staying in touch. It isn't built around distance specifically, so it doesn't have things like a daily challenge, letters that travel between your locations or a distance widget.
Does Between Plus cover both partners?
Yes. Between's App Store listing says Plus unlocks its features for you and your partner. Miles Apart works the same way: one Pro subscription covers both of you.
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