# TDL Connect vs Bender

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bender at 56% against TDL Connect's 3%. Bender also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). TDL Connect's advantage is rating (1.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TDL Connect sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $13.49 per month and Bender sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TDL Connect holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TDL Connect has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 3% of TDL Connect's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bender's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TDL Connect ships an update every 2 months, Bender every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TDL Connect | Bender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdl-connect/id1132147515/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bender/id1563347365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Dating Lab Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060990397) | [Bender Dating Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556438511) |

## What reviewers say

### TDL Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdl-connect/id1132147515)

Access your favorite dating site to discover new people, connect with matches, and manage messages and profile activity. Stay updated with instant notifications for new interactions and enjoy features like two-way matching and private messaging.

**Highlights:** Discover new people nearby, Connect with top matches, Manage messages and fans, Instant notifications, Two-way matching, Private messaging, Profile privacy controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard | $13.49 | per month |
| Standard | $14.49 | per month |
| Standard Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Standard | $32.99 | per month |
| Standard | $35.99 | per month |
| Standard | $38.99 | per month |
| Standard | $40.99 | per month |
| Standard Subscription | $43.99 | per month |
| Standard | $43.99 | per month |
| Standard | $73.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard | $87.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard | $88.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard | $103.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $117.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $134.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard | $149.99 | per 6 months |
| Standard | $154.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $154.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard | $229.99 | per year |


### Bender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bender/id1563347365)

This app helps gay men meet and date others, offering features like live location sharing and advanced filtering. It prioritizes user privacy and security with admin-approved photos and secure login. Premium features are available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Live location sharing on Google Maps, Advanced profile filtering, Browse profiles by distance, User verification with 'Seal of Approval', Secure photo sharing, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 months subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 24 hours access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TDL Connect free?

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

### Is Bender free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TDL Connect or Bender?

TDL Connect is rated higher. TDL Connect averages 1.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Bender averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TDL Connect or Bender have ads?

Neither TDL Connect nor Bender shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TDL Connect or Bender?

TDL Connect ships an update every 2 months, and Bender every 5 weeks. Most recently, TDL Connect was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bender on September 18, 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.*