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CozyTwo vs Locket: Full Relationship App vs Photo Widget
Locket does one thing brilliantly: photos on your home screen. CozyTwo does many things: watch together, play games, share presence, plan visits.
Locket does one thing brilliantly: photos from loved ones appearing on your home screen. CozyTwo does many things for couples: watch together, play games, share presence, plan visits. If you want a photo widget, use Locket. If you want a complete long-distance relationship toolkit, CozyTwo is more comprehensive.
What Problem Do They Solve?
Locket solves the "I want to see my people throughout the day" problem. Every time you unlock your phone, there's a new photo from someone you love. It's simple and delightful. CozyTwo solves the broader "I miss doing things with my partner" problem. Photos are nice, but long-distance couples need more than glimpses—they need actual shared experiences.
CozyTwo at a Glance
CozyTwo is a virtual home for long-distance couples with multiple features: synchronized watching, interactive games, presence signals, and planning tools. It's designed to be your complete LDR companion.
CozyTwo Standout Features
Synchronized YouTube Watching
Real movie nights across any distance.
Squeeze Virtual Hugs
Haptic presence signals throughout the day.
6 Couple Games
Interactive entertainment built for two.
Planning Tools
Countdowns, calendars, visit planning.
Photo Sharing
Yes, we do this too.
Locket at a Glance
Locket is a photo-sharing widget that displays real-time photos from your closest people directly on your home screen. Wildly popular with 90+ million downloads.
Locket Known For
Home Screen Widget
Real-time photos appear directly on your home screen.
Instant Photo Sharing
Snap and it appears on their screen.
Simple, Focused Experience
Does one thing brilliantly.
Emoji Rain Reactions
React to photos with emoji animations.
Monthly Photo Recaps
Video compilations of your shared photos.
Up to 20 Friends
Works with friends and family, not just couples.
Feature Comparison
CozyTwo offers movie watching together, 6 couple games, virtual hugs (Squeeze), photo sharing, countdown timers, shared calendar, and is couple-specific by design. Locket offers widget-based photo sharing, instant photo delivery, emoji rain reactions, monthly recap videos, and works for up to 20 friends (not couple-specific). The key difference: Locket is a photo widget app for close friends; CozyTwo is a complete relationship platform for couples.
Pricing Comparison
Locket is free with full features. Premium (~$4/month) adds unlimited friends, video sending, and removes ads. CozyTwo is free to sign up, includes a 7-day free trial once you link, then costs $19/year or $39 once — one payment covers both partners. Pricing note: Locket's free tier includes most features—premium mainly removes ads and adds video sending.
Who Should Choose CozyTwo?
- Want a complete long-distance relationship app
- Need more than photos—movies, games, presence
- Want features designed specifically for couples
- Value activities over passive content
- Need planning and countdown features
Who Might Prefer Locket?
- Only want quick photo sharing to your home screen
- Prefer a single-purpose app that does one thing well
- Want the widget experience
- Also share with friends and family (not just your partner)
- Don't need watch-together or game features
The Bottom Line
Locket is a fantastic app—there's a reason it won an Apple Cultural Impact Award and has 90 million downloads. The home screen widget concept is genuinely delightful. Seeing your partner's face when you unlock your phone creates little moments of connection throughout the day. But Locket wasn't built for couples. It was built for close friends generally, which means it lacks relationship-specific features. No couple games. No watch-together. No presence features. No countdowns to your next visit. For many long-distance couples, the answer isn't choosing one or the other. Use Locket for the photo widget experience—it's unmatched for that specific use case. Use CozyTwo for everything else a long-distance relationship needs. If you're only going to use one app, though, CozyTwo offers more complete coverage of what LDR couples actually need. Photos are moments. Movies and games together are experiences. Experiences build relationships.