# Spark-Igniting Relationship Apps The 'Spark Now' Couples App Supports Passionate Relationships By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couples-app References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/spark-now?utm_campaign=startup-63374&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [sparkappnow](https://www.sparkappnow.com/?ref=betalist) Busy lifestyles can sometimes get in the way of passion in a [romantic relationship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchbase1), so the 'Spark Now' couples app is positioned as a way to help partners keep their spark alive and well. The app works by letting couples [set specific reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baza) based on things that they want or need to get done by their partner including cleaning, cooking, surprises and even intimacy. Users can choose how often they want a task to occur each week and provide details of exactly what they need from their partner; this ensures both parties can support one another with a helping hand or surprise. The 'Spark Now' couples app also allows partners to provide a reward to their partner for completing a task to further reinforce an enjoyable relationship. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Relationship Reminder Apps:** Developing apps that help couples remember to support each other through busy lifestyles creates opportunities for apps that can foster intimacy and strengthen relationships. - **Gamified Relationship Support:** Introducing gamification to relationship apps that allow for couples to set rewards for completing tasks provides opportunities for apps that offer incentives and positive reinforcement for relationship success. - **Customizable Relationship Apps:** Developing apps that allow couples to customize tasks and reminders based on their specific needs provides opportunities for more personalized and targeted relationship support. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** The development of relationship support apps presents opportunities for mobile app developers to create innovative and interactive solutions that address the needs of couples. - **Relationship Counseling:** The introduction of gamified relationship support apps presents an opportunity for the relationship counseling industry to incorporate technology and make counseling more accessible to individuals in need of support. - **Personalized Product and Service Offerings:** The development of customizable relationship support apps presents opportunities for businesses in various industries to offer personalized product and service solutions that cater to the needs of individual relationships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Intimacy Communication Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relationship-intimacy-app.md) - [Healthy Relationship-Focused Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-app.md) - [Ease-of-Use Intimacy Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimacy-app.md) - [Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-dates.md) - [Couples Engagement Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovon.md) - [Relationship Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovespace.md) - [Authentic Connection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-dating.md) - [Relationship-Rating Couples Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuziu-app.md) - [Relationship Communication Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchbase1.md)