Comparison

ThaiFriendly Dating vs Timekettle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ThaiFriendly Dating

Connect with singles in Thailand through a large online dating platform. Browse profiles, send messages, and find potential matches. Offers free basic features with an optional premium subscription for enhanced communication and search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Browse 1.3M+ photo profiles
  • Search profiles across Thailand
  • Send messages and photos
  • Unlimited messaging (premium)
  • Advanced search (premium)
  • See profile visitors (premium)
Features
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ThaiFriendly is the biggest Thai dating website online! Download the app to access your existing account or make a new account for free. Features: • Browse through 1,300,000+ active photo profiles • Search for profiles all over Thailand • Double tap to send interest to a member • Send messages and photos for free (free limit 1 message per 10 minutes) While the ThaiFriendly app is free to use there is the option to purchase a monthly subscription "ThaiFriendly Premium" within the app. The subscription length is 1 month and costs $19.99/month. If you choose to purchase a subscription then payment will be charged to your iTunes Account and your account will be charged for renewal within a 24 hour period prior to the end of the current period. You may turn off auto-renewal at any time by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. If you don't choose to make a purchase then you may continue to use the app for free. Additional features for subscribers: • Unlimited messaging • Advanced search • Access lists: Recent profile visitors, Favorite photos, Who is interested in you, and more! • Add more photos to your profile • See when your messages have been read • Appear above free users in the search results • Use the site in offline mode Our privacy policy is available at: https://www.thaifriendly.com/privacy.php Our terms of use are available at: https://www.thaifriendly.com/terms.php

About

Timekettle

This application facilitates real-time, cross-language communication when paired with compatible smart translator earbuds. It utilizes advanced AI to provide fast and accurate translations, breaking down language barriers for business, travel, and living abroad.

Highlights
  • Real-time translation
  • AI-powered accuracy
  • Cross-language communication
  • Business negotiation support
  • Overseas travel assistance
  • Living abroad communication
Features
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Break through language barriers, communicate naturally, and build connections. 【Why Timekettle】 Translate online across 54 languages and 108 accents, with offline translation available for 25 language pairs. For one-on-one conversations, each person wears one earbud to hear translations as you speak—without waiting for the other person to finish or passing a device back and forth. When you’re offline, keep communicating using supported offline language pairs. Designed for international business, business trips, studying abroad, travel, and everyday conversations across languages. 【Key Features】 • One-on-One: Translate face-to-face conversations in real time, with each person hearing translations in their own language. • Live Listening: Listen to translations and follow the translated text in real time during meetings, presentations, and classes. • Voice Call Translation: Communicate across languages on supported devices and in supported calling scenarios. • Multi-Media Translation: Translate audio and video content to help you understand information in other languages. • Device & Translation History Management: Connect your earbuds, set languages, and view and export your translation history. 【Compatible Devices】 LiveTalk, W4 Plus, W4 Pro, W4, M3, WT2 Edge (W3), WT2 Plus, M2, ZERO Some features require compatible Timekettle translation earbuds. Feature and language availability varies by device model, operating system version, and service conditions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://cdn.timekettle.co/agreement_en.html W4 Subscription Agreement: https://cdn.timekettle.co/w4_subscription_en.html Privacy Policy: https://cdn.timekettle.co/privacy_en.html

Screenshots

ThaiFriendly Dating4 screens
Timekettle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ThaiFriendly Dating at 4.6 against Timekettle's 2.9. ThaiFriendly Dating also leads on ratings volume (9.7K vs 495) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ThaiFriendly Dating sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Timekettle sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThaiFriendly Dating holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThaiFriendly Dating has 9.7K ratings behind it against 495, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of ThaiFriendly Dating's written reviews are positive against 25% of Timekettle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThaiFriendly Dating ships an update every 5 weeks, Timekettle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ThaiFriendly Dating versus Timekettle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThaiFriendly DatingTimekettle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.7K ratings) — better2.9 (495 ratings)
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews — better24.7% of reviews
Number of ratings9.7K — better495
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB240 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOxixoShenzhen Timekettle Technologies Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ThaiFriendly Dating

All ratings9,641 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews434 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative60.1%

Timekettle

All ratings488 ratings
Positive42.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative49.8%
Written reviews462 reviews
Positive24.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative66.0%

User reviews

ThaiFriendly Dating

From 9.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy and simple to use
  • 👍 Comfortable to use
  • 👍 Great way to meet new people and friends
  • 👍 Excellent site with many features
  • 👍 Perfect dating app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Subscription issues (unable to cancel, auto-renewal)
  • 🐛 Buggy app (crashes, freezes, unresponsive)
  • 🚫 Full of scammers, fake profiles, and prostitutes
  • 🚫 Limiting free features, forcing paid subscription
  • 🚫 Poor customer support and unresponsive to issues

Timekettle

From 495 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good translation accuracy
  • 🚀 Fast translation speed
  • 💡 Useful for communication between different languages
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations, especially for longer sentences
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues, earbuds not connecting properly
  • 🐛 Delayed or slow translations
  • 🐛 Poor voice recognition, unable to pick up speech properly

Bugs and requests

ThaiFriendly Dating

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues, unable to log in or create account
  • Problems with photo uploads and verification
  • Inconsistent app behavior, features not working as expected
  • Location-based features not functioning properly
  • Subscription and payment processing errors

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow free users to send unlimited messages
  • Improve profile search and filtering options
  • Add translation features for better communication
  • Enhance photo upload and verification process
  • Provide better account management and cancellation options

Timekettle

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Earbuds not connecting or disconnecting frequently
  • App crashing or not responding
  • Inaccurate translations or garbled text
  • Issues with language selection and switching

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust translation speed
  • Support for more languages
  • Improved offline mode performance
  • Better integration with other communication apps

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ThaiFriendly Dating

Subscriptions2
  • ThaiFriendly Premium$19.991 Month
  • ThaiFriendly Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10 Mangos$9.99
  • 30 Mangos$24.99
  • 80 Mangos$59.99
10 purchases

Timekettle

Subscriptions6
  • LiveTalk Pro Plan (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • LiveTalk Unlimited Plan (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan7 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Plan$14.991 Month
  • LiveTalk Pro Plan (Annual)$59.991 Year
  • LiveTalk Unlimited Plan (Annual)$95.991 Year
One-time4
  • 5Fish$9.99
  • Livetalk 600-Min Booster Pack$12.99
  • 10Fish$18.99
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  • 15Fish$27.99

Questions

Is ThaiFriendly Dating free?
ThaiFriendly Dating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timekettle free?
Timekettle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ThaiFriendly Dating or Timekettle?
ThaiFriendly Dating is rated higher. ThaiFriendly Dating averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while Timekettle averages 2.9 from 495 ratings.
Do ThaiFriendly Dating or Timekettle have ads?
Neither ThaiFriendly Dating nor Timekettle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThaiFriendly Dating or Timekettle?
ThaiFriendly Dating ships an update every 5 weeks, and Timekettle every 3 weeks. Most recently, ThaiFriendly Dating was updated on November 3, 2026 and Timekettle on November 3, 2026.

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