# Cougar Life: Cougar Dating App — user reviews > 200 indexed App Store user reviews of Cougar Life by Cougar Life Inc., rated 4.20/5 from 1,689 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cougar-life-cougar-dating-app/id424606644/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cougar-life-cougar-dating-app/id424606644.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,200 · 4★ 138 · 3★ 95 · 2★ 51 · 1★ 205 ## What do users think of Cougar Life? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Straightforward service - 👍 Allows sending messages and flirts for free - 👍 Well-made app **Cons** - 💰 Expensive subscription required for full functionality - 🚫 Mostly fake or inactive profiles - 🚫 Deceptive pricing and credit system - 🐛 App crashes and connectivity issues - 🚫 Accounts banned without explanation - 💰 Overpriced for the value provided - 🚫 Lack of real people on the app **Commonly reported bugs** - Login screen freezes - Incompatible with older devices - Frequent app crashes **Most requested features** - Unlimited messaging without paid subscription - Improved search and filtering options - Better moderation to remove fake profiles - Transparent pricing and credit system ## Newest reviews (19 of 200) ### 1/5 — This app is unusable *2025-02-28, version 7.2.1* I have the iPhone 15 pro max and when I open the app it’s just a black screen bro. I want older women 😪. ### 1/5 — Total Scam *2025-02-26, version 7.2.1* Never mind the fact that all the users are fake, they over charge for credits when they add on an additional $35 a for a membership that you can’t stop. This should be criminal and I will be taking action. Shame on you. ### 1/5 — Weird *2025-02-02, version 7.0.0* A lot of fake profiles. You have to purchase credits to message people. You have to use credits to view private pictures. Reviews say it’s a legit site but it almost seems like a scam. ### 1/5 — Scam *2025-01-16, version 6.22.0* Fake profiles with pictures stolen from another apps like instagram and facebook, poorly designed. Total ripoff! ### 2/5 — Too many fake profiles *2024-12-27, version 6.22.0* I hope fake profiles are not created by the company’s agents as was the case with Ashley Madison many years ago when they got caught for other wrong doings. ### 1/5 — Dummy app *2024-12-14, version 6.22.0* I just bought coins after a reply from a Dummy account requested me to buy more coins to see the message …. Terrible app money 50$ was a waste ### 1/5 — Ripped me off *2024-12-09, version 6.22.0* Made purchase to my mobile Account I didn’t authorize. No way to contact them to cancel which means it’s a scam . Stay away ### 1/5 — TOTAL SCAM *2024-10-19, version 6.18.0* All fake accounts that pretend they want to chat, which requires money. Once you pay no one responds. The one person who did get in contact turned out to be a blackmailer. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I tried to get my money back but the customer service said it was past 14 days (even though it wasn’t). It took them days to get back to me which is what pushed it past 14 days. Even though they say they take scammers seriously, they took days after the event to get back to me and are probably in on it for all I know. ### 1/5 — No real people on this app *2024-10-05, version 6.17.0* This app has nothing but fake accounts trying to scam. I haven’t encountered one real person yet ### 1/5 — Rip off *2024-09-28, version 6.17.0* This app is a rip off and a waste of ur money.its just fake profiles with scammers ### 1/5 — Not enough women *2024-08-18, version 6.13.0* Only a few women in the area and I suspect a lot of made up ones to entice one to spend money ### 1/5 — Terrible design *2024-08-08, version 6.13.0* So a few gripes. 1.) you can match all you want which is cool but you’re telling me I need to pay $10 per message?? No thanks. If they match and send a message first it should be free since we’re both wanting to talk? I could see the priority message (we message them first) having a charge but nothing else. 2.) you really only get a few people to look at and there isn’t a refresh. So it’s just the same 20 accounts. 3.) the photo upload system is terrible. I uploaded a photo on both the website and the app and they came out so blurry. Like 2007 McDonald’s security camera blurry. Overall, a waste of time. Don’t bother with downloading or registering. 0/10 ### 1/5 — What a waste *2024-08-01, version 6.12.0* Not even 24 hours after downloading this I am locked out and suspended having only looked at a few features and liking a few people. Customer service email says I have to wait 10 business for an answer explaining why or what to do. Please, use any other app but this one. Such a waste ### 1/5 — Cougar life *2024-05-28, version 6.8.0* All bots don’t waste your time/money no one is active really. Just bad ### 1/5 — Another fake app *2024-03-31, version 6.5.0* Same people always online, but it’s fake, no real people at all. Waste of time and money. ### 1/5 — Terrible way to meet anyone if you have to pay to message *2024-02-23, version 6.2.0* Should coast to message people you match with ### 4/5 — Cougar view *2024-01-23, version 6.0.2* I’ve met a variety of men here. We all have certain things we’re looking for. For some reason the app defaults to my age and older in searches. Given what it’s for that makes no sense. I get hit up by a lot of men older than me. Not sure I like the way the folders are. Winks, favorites, etc. it’d be easier to just message. I’m never sure if I message someone that they get the message though the system. Just recently I’m getting duplicate messages. Like 5 from each person. I have met a couple of keepers so I stick with it. ### 1/5 — No active woman, messages cost 10 credits per *2023-11-28, version 5.20.0* I’m a attractive man in Florida, spend over fifty dollars on this app and it’s utter trash; better off going to a wine bar and breaking ice. ### 3/5 — It’s a Scam beware of this app *2023-10-21, version 5.18.0* I bought coins worth of $39.99 . And two days later when i tried to log in into the app . It says that owner of the website has banned your ip address. You know what’s funny? I wasn’t disrespectful or abusive towards any member. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-07-13, version 7.7.0* Full of telegram scammers ### 1/5 — $$$$$ *2026-03-27, version 7.7.0* All options are very expensive and no deals or trials or messages even if you are sent one had to be fees to open ### 1/5 — Garbage app *2026-02-05, version 7.7.0* Can’t even upload my own photo, this is a app in 2026 what a joke ### 1/5 — Trash app *2026-01-04, version 7.7.0* Total scam. App has bots send you messages saying nothing at all but “send me a message” to try and get you to pay for credits. Apple should remove from their store if they cares about their customers being ripped off. ### 1/5 — Don't Pay. Lots of Bait Accounts *2025-11-22, version 7.7.0* I gave this app a try to see. I liked some accounts and those of those accounts would do a hello or some would do a I'm only interested in msg not liking. That would be the end of it, no further response and it is clear that those are baits account. Nothing real in this app. And their subscription is pathetic. You don't subscribe to freely text. It's all credits. You have to click a drop down to ensure it's regular msg or otherwise you'll get charge every msg, and it costs credit every new person. ### 1/5 — Scam and all fake. *2025-08-17, version 7.6.1* You can do nothing without paying. Poor clunky design of an app. And all are fake profiles. Do not waste your time or money on here. There’s no verified profiles. ### 1/5 — SCAM *2025-07-11, version 7.6.0* Scam, do not download or purchase credits!! ### 1/5 — Waste *2025-06-10, version 7.6.0* Don’t waste your money. Everyone that contacted me was a scam. They were either after money or trying to get me to invest in there bitcoin or gold. ### 1/5 — Misleading *2025-05-15, version 7.6.0* Gotta pay to even open messages atleast 50 bucks crazy stupid ### 1/5 — Useless app *2025-04-28, version 7.6.0* This app is so clunky and useless. You can't do anything meaningful without paying. Garbage app. Don't waste your time. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great for cougars *2026-07-05, version 7.7.0* Best cougar dating site for Sydney Australia. Went out with many cubs, even when cougars were not well known. Highly recommend it filled with real men. ### 5/5 — Cool site *2023-04-28, version 5.6.0* Cool site ### 5/5 — Official *2022-12-30, version 3.17.0* A1 site ### 5/5 — ✅ *2022-04-11, version 2.0.9* ✅✅ ### 5/5 — Young men you get the best of me! *2021-12-01, version 2.0.9* I’ve been having a great time in here, at first I got on because of being isolated during Covid and I was missing me some private special time with men and I got so excited when I found this sight, new members al the time and most are adorable and friendly, I recommend this to all you Cougars out there and you Cubs too. ### 5/5 — Full of scams, don't download *2016-09-05, version 2.0.6* Most of the users here are scams. They ask for money when I tried to talk with them. Very disappointed ### 5/5 — Please remove this :( *2015-09-17, version 2.0.5* I didn't purchase this my friend did can you please remove it:( ### 5/5 — You guys are all liars *2015-08-11, version 2.0.5* This app got me reunited with my soulmate and faith in love again. My heart is full again and my lover is amazing she bought me a lambo. You all have no game peace and love. You will find the right one just try. ### 5/5 — Works great *2014-10-23, version 2.0.1* Not sure what reviewers are complaining about, pretty straightforward service. Let's you send out 3 messages and unlimited flirts to women when you signup for free. Pay to go unlimited. ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2014-10-09, version 1.11* Pretty good app --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*