Still Here is a lifestyle utility for couples that provides pre-defined, low-pressure signals to maintain connection during conflict.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire Still Here to manage the 'silence' after arguments without the emotional risk of immediate verbal conversation, serving as a digital bridge until they are ready to talk.
For Couples seeking to maintain connection and manage communication during or after periods of conflict.
Key features
Pre-defined, low-pressure messages sent to a partner to indicate emotional state without requiring an immediate conversation.
Analyzes drafted messages for potentially sharp language and suggests softer alternatives before sending.
Aggregates historical data to identify trends in communication and conflict patterns over time.
How much does it cost?
Freemium model gates advanced analytical features and historical data behind a Plus subscription.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentinternationalizationUX improvementsShow more...
The app has released only one update in the observed period, resulting in a cadence of approximately 0.04 releases per week. Given the lack of recent activity and the minor nature of the latest release, the development momentum is classified as maintenance. The latest update focused on internationalization and minor design adjustments rather than new functional features. There is no evidence of a live-ops strategy or active feature development.
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Still Here: Couples
How's the Lifestyle market?
Still Here occupies the specialized lifestyle niche for couples in conflict, currently operating without an established rating base. The lack of social proof relative to broader wellness competitors signals a high acquisition friction for the current freemium model.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
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Breeze competes for the same emotional-regulation user base by offering structured self-discovery and mood-tracking tools that address the underlying psychological state of couples.
- Massive user base and established brand authority in the lifestyle and mental wellness category.
- Offers gamified antistress tools and personalized routines that provide deeper engagement than simple signaling.
- High-frequency update cadence ensures the app remains relevant with modern UI/UX design trends.
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Key takeaways for Still Here: Couples
Where is it heading?
The lifestyle utility market for couples is consolidating around apps that offer both communication and self-discovery tools. Still Here remains exposed due to its lack of social proof, so the PM must prioritize early-adopter feedback to validate the retention model before competitors bundle these signals into their existing platforms.
- The initial launch phase lacks user feedback, which prevents the identification of core retention loops needed to scale against established wellness competitors.
The SWOT
- Specialized utility design minimizes communication friction during high-conflict moments
- Tone Check feature provides immediate, actionable value for de-escalation
- Partnerships with relationship therapists provide a B2B distribution channel
- Wearable integration allows for lower-friction signal delivery
Next best moves
Ship a 'share with partner' referral incentive because zero rating count hinders trust-building → increase organic install velocity
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of social features is not…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Gamified milestones (available in No Contact Tracker but missing here) +1
Since the last report: The report shows a shift toward aggressive organic acquisition tactics and a clearer recognition of the threat posed by feature replication from larger competitors.
Bottom line
Still Here provides a clear, low-friction utility for couples in distress, but the lack of social proof and the gating of historical insights create a high barrier to adoption, so the PM should prioritize building a free-tier feedback loop to drive organic growth.
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- [1] App Store, source
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