Hoomie vs DatingSphere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hoomie
Share thoughts and discover what others are thinking in your vicinity. Posts vanish after 24 hours, and you can opt-in for notifications on specific topics. No profile or sign-up is required to participate.
- Share thoughts with hashtags
- Manage hashtag notifications
- Discover local posts
- Ephemeral posts (24-hour lifespan)
- No profile or sign-up required
- Location-based content
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Live the moment!.. Stop reading and start downloading this #awesome app! All other #hoomies around you are already using it! They never read this text #nokidding #seriously #letsgo #behoomie Hoomie: - Write what you think! With #hashtags.. Because # are cool! - Manage what #hashtag texts you receive with your own hashtag list - Read what others think around you, become an #insider! - Click on a hashtag in your hashtag list to turn on push notifications for that #hashtag. This way you can stay on top of your favorite hashtag, never miss anything! Like a #party.. or something #secret ;D - All posts will disappear after 24 hours. You only receive messages from users around you! - Just use the app, no profile / sign-up needed! Questions: Send us an email hi@myhoomie.com Love: - You love the app? Rate us, we read every rating! - Turn your friends into Hoomies, tell them about #hoomie Yours truly The #hoomie team #xoxo
DatingSphere
This app connects you with singles based on genuine personality alignment, not just looks. It leverages a unique 'Sphere of Trust' where people who know you best help build your profile, fostering authentic connections and real compatibility in a safer dating environment.
- Sphere of Trust profile building
- Personality trait selection
- Curated daily matches
- Icebreaker prompts
- Trusted and safer dating space
- Authentic connection focus
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TRUST STARTS WITH THE SPHERE OF TRUST Find love with singles who get you. Other apps verify identity – we show who someone is. The people who know you best introduce the real you. It’s old-school matchmaking on your terms. Be seen for who you are and get matched with singles whose personalities genuinely align with yours. The result? Real compatibility, not just chemistry. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your personality traits Show who you are and what you value. 2. Build your Sphere of Trust Let friends, family, or even an ex help build a profile others can trust. 3. Find love Connect with singles who match your vibe, then date to see what truly fits. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU * Authentic Connections Meet singles who appreciate the real you. * Real Compatibility Match on personality and values – not just looks. * Trusted, Safer Space When the people who know you best vouch for you, dating becomes more honest and meaningful – for you and everyone else. WHAT TO EXPECT 1. Create a free account with your mobile number 2. Tell us about yourself, build your Sphere of Trust, and pick the personality traits that matter 3. Get curated matches at 5 PM, based on your profile and how your friends describe you 4. Break the ice with a fun prompt: Ask a Question, Bucket List, or Two Truths, One Lie 5. If there’s mutual interest, chat away and set that date! Personality-Based Dating Built on Trust Join DatingSphere today and experience the most trusted way to date. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SUBSCRIPTIONS A subscription is required to send messages in chat. We believe in our service – only subscribe when there's mutual interest. Subscription prices vary based on the length of subscription auto-renewal. Payments are as follows: 1-Month Renewals: $39.99 per pay period 3-Month Renewals: $99.99 per pay period (equivalent to $33.33 per month) Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. To see the full Terms of Conditions, visit https://datingsphere.com/#/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hoomie at none against DatingSphere's 6. Hoomie also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). DatingSphere's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 67%). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. DatingSphere sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Hoomie asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hoomie | DatingSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Fancy Ventures UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | DatingSphere, Inc. |
Customer experience
Hoomie
DatingSphere
In-app purchases
Hoomie
No in-app purchases
DatingSphere
- 1 month7 Days trial$34.991 Month
- 1 Month7 Days trial$39.991 Month
- 3 months7 Days trial$74.993 Months
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- 3 Months$99.993 Months
- 6 months7 Days trial$119.996 Months
- Lifetime access$499.99









