# Wingman vs Fast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fast at none against Wingman's 6. Fast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.1 vs 3.7). Wingman's advantage is ratings volume (241 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wingman sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Fast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fast holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wingman has 241 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 56% and 56% positive.

Wingman ships an update every 3 weeks, Fast every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wingman | Fast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingman/id1097392368/reviews) | **[4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-forward-dating-app-ffwd/id1542948244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **241** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **56.4% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 172 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wing​man](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478903329) | [FFWD Dating LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542948636) |

## What reviewers say

### Wingman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wingman/id1097392368)

This app reimagines online dating by letting friends and family act as matchmakers. Trusted individuals create profiles and initiate connections on behalf of singles, reducing the pressure and embarrassment of traditional dating apps. It's a collaborative approach to finding better matches through a trusted community.

**Highlights:** Friends as matchmakers, Trusted profile creation, Introductions by friends, Collaborative dating, Team-based matchmaking, Reduced embarrassment

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wingman Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Profile for single | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Profile for wingman | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boost Profile for single | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boost Profile for wingman | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wingman Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great matchmaking concept
- 💡 Innovative way to help friends find dates
- 🥰 Successful matches and relationships
- 🤝 Fun experience for friends and family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🌍 Limited user base and location options
- 📍 Inaccurate location and distance settings
- 🚫 Fake profiles and scammers

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on login or during use
- Inability to delete or update profiles
- Incorrect user information and matches
- Notification issues and disappearing matches

**Requested features**

- Option to be a wingman without creating a dating profile
- Ability to customize search filters and preferences
- Improved notification system and profile management
- Integration with more social platforms besides Facebook


### Fast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-forward-dating-app-ffwd/id1542948244)

This dating app uses video profiles to showcase authentic personalities and energy before swiping. Time limits encourage users to move conversations offline, fostering genuine connections and reducing superficial interactions.

**Highlights:** Create unique video profiles, Showcase authentic personalities, Time limits for introductions, Encourages offline dating, No filters or catfishing, Record video answers to questions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wingman free?

Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fast free?

Fast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wingman or Fast?

Fast is rated higher. Wingman averages 3.7 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Fast averages 4.1 from 17 ratings.

### Do Wingman or Fast have ads?

Wingman shows ads; Fast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wingman or Fast?

Wingman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fast every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wingman was updated on November 2, 2026 and Fast on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*