There’s a common belief that distance makes the love fade, but in reality, distance makes the heart grow fonder.

Nowadays, we don’t need to send letters strapped to a pigeon to that special person. All you have to do is pull out your smartphone and send a text to your partner, all through the power of the internet that’s beamed straight to our phones. Video and audio calls, text messages, watching movies and shows together, and even using apps like Couply can be a great way to stay connected with your partner.

There’s just one thing you need to make sure, and that’s having a fast and reliable internet connection. We recommend using a fiber internet connection which will help you make crystal-clear video calls. Fiber internet also provides symmetrical speeds. This means that you get the same upload and download speeds.  

Without further ado, here are the best apps for couples in long-distance relationships

Discord
FaceTime and iMessage
Couply
Skype
WhatsApp
Tinkovu
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Discord

While initially aimed at gamers, the Discord app has gained a lot of traction, especially during the pandemic when people spent more time indoors.

The app has almost everything one would need from a messaging application. You can make video and audio calls, as well as send text messages. Discord allows you to make servers, which can have multiple channels. You can have one channel for chatting, one for music, and another for watching videos together.

Discord is free to use but has a paid subscription called Nitro, which allows HD video streaming, custom profiles, and more. The service is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and the web.

FaceTime and iMessage

If you and your partner both have Apple devices, then you just can’t go wrong with FaceTime and iMessage since they come preinstalled with the iPhone.

Not only do you get amazing video chat performance, the quality is amazing. The app is insanely easy to use and the interface is simple. FaceTime also has some fun features that add a lot of personality to your video calls.

For example, hand gestures allow you to communicate with your partner non-verbally. You can make a heart shape with your hands, which shows a heart emoji on the screen.

Similar to FaceTime, iMessage also has a lot of features that allow you to express yourself through messages. You can create drawings, use Memojis and tapbacks, and reply using inline text. Not only that, you also have features like unsending, editing, scheduling, and audio messages.

All of this is secured using Apple’s PQ3 protocol which means that your messages are end-to-end encrypted.

Couply

This is a must-have app for couples who want to build and improve their relationships. This app has several features built to improve understanding, form deep connections, and give insights based on your relationship with your partner.

Couply has deep and interesting questions and personality quizzes that can help you deepen your understanding. You can get fun date ideas, as well as games that can spark some interesting conversations.

To make sure you and your partner are on the same page, you can get reminders on important dates like anniversaries and birthdays, as well as a date planner. This app is especially great for long-distance relationships since it can help bridge the gap that's created because of the distance.

Skype

Skype is among some of the most reliable platforms you can use for video calls with your long-distance partner.

If you're someone who likes to watch movies and videos with your partner, this is a great option since it allows you to share your screen with your partner on the call. The audio and video quality are great, and you won't experience a lot of lag or stutters.

The service is available on most major platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux which means that you can stay connected to your partner regardless of the device they use.

WhatsApp

This is a no-brainer app to have on your phone since most people use the service these days. While iMessage is mostly popular in the U.S. and only works with Apple devices, WhatsApp is used by people worldwide and supports both Android and iOS.

The Chat Lock feature allows you to lock your private chats with your partner behind a lock, which means that no one but you can access them, even if they can access your WhatsApp.

One thing great about this app is that it uses end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp claims that with this encryption, even they won't be able to see your conversations. While this app doesn't have a lot of features that add flair to your conversations, WhatsApp is great for couples since you need a messaging platform that's secure, private, and reliable.

Tinkovu

With long-distance relationships, one of the biggest problems is that you often can't communicate with your partner a lot of the times. This app aims to solve this problem and allows you to send "tinks" to your partner to let them know that you're thinking about them.

This doesn’t require you to type a message and the tink goes to your partner as a notification, which makes it a unique way for you and your partner to stay connected. However, other tinks allow you to add audio, pictures, text, or a doodle with your tink.

You can also send a Chrono Tink which sends a message which can’t be opened before a certain time and date.

Tinkovu is great for maintaining a sense of connection with your partner, even in a busy schedule. The app is available to download on both iOS and Android.

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In a nutshell, distance doesn't have to lessen your connection with your partner. With a reliable internet service, you can find unique ways to stay connected through audio or video calls, texts, fun little pokes, games, and quizzes!