# Platemates — Find your people.

> College student social dining app matching users for weekly dinners. (iPhone/iPad app by Emaan Heidari.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platemates/id6736578410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emaan Heidari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772495047)
- Category: Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platemates/id6736578410/reviews.md

## What is Platemates?

Platemates is an app for college students to meet 3 compatible students over dinner.

Simply take our personality quiz, sign up, and get matched for dinner at a restaurant near campus at Wednesday 7:00 PM.

WEBSITE: https://www.platemates.app
TOS: https://www.platemates.app/tos
EULA: https://www.platemates.app/eula
Privacy Policy: https://www.platemates.app/privacy
Contact: emaan@heidari.co, maxwellfung@berkeley.edu, 1-650-450-6083 or 1-650-282-0663

## Key features

- Personality quiz for matching
- Group dinner arrangements
- Restaurant reservations
- Weekly scheduled meetups
- College student focused

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Six Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Single Ticket Promotion! | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platemates/id6736578410/reviews.md

### 5/5 — How I met My Wife

*2024-11-04*

I met the love of my life through this app in 1997. We now live a happy life in our cabin in the Alps with our 5 adopted children. Thank you, playmates!

### 5/5 — Hella fun

*2024-10-27*

I was anxious at first but the ice breaker game in the app got the convo going. I was surprised we already had inside jokes by the end of the dinner

### 4/5 — passionate founders

*2024-10-20*

the app had some formatting issues for my iphone mini so i contacted the support number and they fixed it the next day. seemed very passionate about the project. looking forward to my dinner :)

### 5/5 — Great way to meet new faces

*2024-10-20*

Looking forward to see them expand to other campuses

## Frequently asked questions about Platemates

### What is Platemates?

Platemates is a social networking app designed for college students to find and connect with three compatible peers over dinner. It facilitates group dining experiences at local restaurants.

### How does Platemates work?

Users take a personality quiz and are then matched with three other students for a dinner at a restaurant near campus, scheduled for Wednesday at 7:00 PM.

### Is Platemates free to use?

The app is free to download and use for matching. However, it offers optional subscription plans for enhanced features, with prices ranging from $7.99 for one month to $19.99 for six months.

### What are the subscription options for Platemates?

Platemates offers three subscription tiers: a one-month subscription for $7.99, a three-month subscription for $14.99, and a six-month subscription for $19.99.

### What devices does Platemates support?

Platemates is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Platemates updated?

The app was last updated on October 29, 2024, with version 1.5. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.

### What is the age rating for Platemates?

Platemates has an age rating of 17+, making it suitable for older teenagers and adults, particularly college-aged individuals.

### Does Platemates have ads?

No, Platemates does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for subscriptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2024-10-29

-Exit Event logs in the bookings screen.
-Icebreaker questions no longer stored on the frontend.

### 1.4 — 2024-10-28

-Updated Analytics
-Fix $1.99 Discount.

### 1.3 — 2024-10-26

-PROMOTION: First ticket purchased is now $1.99. This allows new users to try out a dinner.

### 1.2 — 2024-10-24

-App install tracking.
-Added haptics.
-Fixed small phone responsiveness.
-Optional name option for apple sign in.
-Better instructions for passwordless sign-in.

### 1.1 — 2024-10-19

Bug Fixes:
-Fixed poor layout compatibility for IPhone Mini models.
-Added increased error handling for account deletion. Errors in account deletion caused future errors in account re-registration.
-Revised the FAQ in the "Help" section of the app.
-Added a "return to home" button on loading screens in case of potential errors.
-Fixed a hardcoded school value.
-Revised Launch Screen.

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*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 2026-06-04.*