Poly Dating vs Open
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poly Dating
This app facilitates connections for individuals practicing ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, or seeking kink experiences. It offers inclusive profile options and customizable match preferences to help users find compatible partners for various relationship styles and interests.
- Inclusive profile options
- Customizable match preferences
- Multiple connection levels
- Search for kink and shibari partners
- Find polyamorous, open, or poly-curious individuals
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Love doesn't always come in twos. helloPOLY is an honest dating and community for people who love outside the mainstream — openly, and on their own terms. Formerly PolyFinda — same community, new name. How is helloPOLY different from regular dating apps? Mainstream dating apps weren't built for the way you love. helloPOLY is purpose-built for people who are ethically non-monogamous (ENM), polyamorous, or seeking kink — so it's faster to find people who want the same thing, and you spend less time filtering out incompatible matches. Inclusive and supportive of diverse relationship styles, by design. Looking for love? Friendship? Something kinky and fun? Someone to practice shibari or rope bondage with? There's room for all of it here — because there are more ways to love and connect in ethical non-monogamy. And you don't have to confine yourself to one identity: choose different styles of relating that interest you, so you find exactly what you're after and match with people looking for someone like you. New to the ENM or kink scenes, or experienced in both — helloPOLY helps you make real connections. Start meeting like-minded people near you today. Who created helloPOLY, and why? helloPOLY was founded by members of the ethical non-monogamy community to help people explore every form of ENM together. Its open-minded philosophy naturally draws people from the queer, BDSM, and kink communities too — but not everyone exploring ENM is into kink. So the app matches people on shared interests and keeps incompatible profiles out of your feed. It also has a particular focus on shibari, helping riggers and rope bottoms find each other to practice with. For example, if you're after a kinky play partner or a shibari rope bottom, you can filter out every profile that doesn't list kink or shibari as an interest. HOW IT WORKS helloPOLY is free to join — find polyamorous, open, poly-curious, or kinky people near you in minutes. APP FEATURES - Inclusive profiles — choose from over 10 gender identities and relationship styles. - Filter for exactly who you want — hide kinky profiles, or see only the kinksters. Same for shibari, and for monogamous or polyamorous. Your feed, your rules.- So much more than dating — helloPOLY is also where you'll find friendship, love, relationships, and marriage, shibari and kink events, local poly meetups, parties, education, and counselors and therapists who specialize in alternative relating. helloPOLY PREMIUM Go Premium to get the most from helloPOLY: - Unlimited likes — like as many people as you want - Unlimited messages and chat before matching - See who's already liked you - Boosted visibility — add your profile to the feature page for more likes - Go incognito — only people you've liked can see your profile - Superlikes to stand out - Second Chance — revisit a profile you skipped too quickly - Restore archived chats helloPOLY Premium renews monthly unless you adjust or cancel it in your App Store settings. FULL 1 month $29.99 (recurring) FULL 3 month $39.99 (recurring) FULL 6 month $59.99 (recurring) Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy https://hellopoly.co/privacy/ Terms of Use https://hellopoly.co/terms/ Community Guidelines: https://hellopoly.co/community-guidelines/
Open
This app connects individuals interested in ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and open relationships. It facilitates open communication and exploration of fantasies through unique card decks and private connection rooms. Discover like-minded partners in a safe and respectful environment.
- Incognito mode for privacy
- Conversation card decks for deeper connection
- Private connection rooms
- Support for ethical non-monogamy
- Exploration of fantasies
- Community of like-minded individuals
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Fantasy Match – your gateway to open relationships and conscious intimacy. Fantasy Match is the dating app designed specifically for people interested in ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, and open relationships. Here you’ll find a community of like-minded individuals ready to connect, explore, and share sensuality openly. We believe the most vivid moments in life arise from sincerity and the fulfillment of deep fantasies. That’s why we created a space where reflection, communication, and self-exploration give you the freedom to be yourself - and to meet people with whom fantasies become reality. Sometimes in the form of themed games, deep emotional connection, or open relationships and ethical non-monogamy. We believe that sexual relationships should integrate your fantasies at the core of your communication and relationship format. What makes Fantasy Match different? • Incognito mode: Switch to incognito mode and you won't appear in the general search, only people you liked will be able to see you! • Conversation Card Decks Our unique card decks help you start meaningful, playful, and deep conversations - from flirting to exploring conscious sexuality. Decks are your invitation to explore a certain facet of your sexuality. On the cards, you can discover ideas, read scintillating and sensual Stories, and use the cards to play with a partner. Decks are exciting playthings for Rooms with other participants. A participant who is in the Room with you will also be able to swipe through any Decks you’ve purchased, and you’ll be able to see which cards from the Deck you have in common. • Private Connection Rooms Create private spaces with a partner or new connection to explore and communicate in a safe, intimate atmosphere. • Community Values Fantasy Match supports ethical, conscious, and sincere relationships. It’s a space where boundaries are respected, sexual diversity is celebrated, and deep connection is encouraged. Join Fantasy Match to: • Expand the boundaries of your sensual and emotional world • Meet partners who share your views on open relationships • Explore your fantasies in a safe and respectful environment • Understand and embody your desires more deeply Download Fantasy Match and open a new chapter in your personal life. Other things you need to know: • You must be at least 21 years old to access and use Fantasy Match • All personal data is handled under the Terms and Conditions of Privacy Policy Links: • Privacy Policy — https://fantasyapp.com/privacy-policy/ • Terms and Conditions — https://fantasyapp.com/terms-and-conditions/ Your feedback is highly appreciated! feedback@fantasyapp.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Poly Dating at 4.1 against Open's 2.9. Open's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 28%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Poly Dating sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Open sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Poly Dating holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 210 and 303 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Poly Dating's written reviews are positive against 70% of Open's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Poly Dating ships an update every 2 months, Open fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poly Dating | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (210 ratings) — better | 2.9 (303 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 69.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 210 | 303 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Polyamorous Pty Ltd | Fantasy |
Customer experience
Poly Dating
Open
User reviews
Poly Dating
From 210 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Tailored for poly dating
- 👍 Good for ENM crowd
- 👍 Genuine app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Well-structured app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and clunky
- 🐛 App won't work
- 🐛 All scammers
- 🐛 Can't get verification
- 🐛 Can't access account
Open
From 303 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Unique fantasy-based approach
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🔒 Emphasis on privacy and security
- 🚀 Potential for community growth
- 👍 Promotes open communication and self-exploration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent profile photo upload issues
- 💰 Paywall limits access to core features
- 🔍 Limited user base in non-major cities
- 🚫 Inability to delete account
- 🤔 Confusing age restrictions
Bugs and requests
Poly Dating
Reported bugs
29 issues- App won't work
- Email verification not received
- Account creation failure
- Location not setting up
- Nothing populates
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- Can't get verification number
- Can't access account
- System won't let enter location
- Location field remains blank
- App update issues with location field
- Signing up doesn't find locations
- Limited available places
- App crashes
- Events page crashes
- About page crashes
- App keeps looping back to select age range
- App freezes periodically
- Account deleted without notice
- Audio turns on when app opens
- Error: Try again later
- Avatar upload limit of 1MB
- Verification not sent to email
- App locked up and asks for valid URL
- Invalid URL error
- Can't edit matchmaking settings
- Save or next button is grayed out
- Doesn't load properly all the time
- Can't complete signup process
- Options hidden behind keyboard
Requested features
7 requests- Allow uploading photos larger than 1MB
- Improve photo framing and rearrangement
- Add autocorrect functionality
- Increase search distance options
- Include imperial measurements
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- Fix non-dismissible keyboard issue on iOS
- Add a way to rearrange photos
Open
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to upload new photos
- Inability to change location without paying
- Profiles disappearing after account creation
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to send photos in chat rooms
- Expand search radius beyond local area
- Increase number of free fantasy cards per day
- Allow more than 2 people in a chat room
- Improve location-based user matching
In-app purchases
Poly Dating
- Females Membership$9.991 Month
- Males Memberhsip$9.991 Month
- Females in couple Membership$9.991 Month
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- Males in Couple Membership$9.991 Month
- Non-binary membership$9.991 Month
- Full Membership$9.991 Month
- Full membership for Non-binary$9.991 Month
- Full membership for Other$9.991 Month
- Transfemale Membership$9.991 Month
- Genderfluid Membership$9.991 Month
- Upgrades give more benefits!$29.991 Month
- premium2 variants$29.991 Month
- premium3 variants$39.993 Months
- Upgrades give more benefits!$39.993 Months
- premium2 variants$59.996 Months
- 250 Credits for Female$5.99
- 250 Credits Male$5.99
- 250 Credits Female in Couple$5.99
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- 250 Credits Male in Couple$5.99
Open
- Membership Weekly$5.497 Days
- Membership Weekly Trial3 Days trial$5.497 Days
- Membership Weekly Full$9.997 Days
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- Membership Weekly Full Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- 1 Month Membership$14.991 Month
- Membership 1 Year Special$34.991 Year
- Membership 3 Months$39.993 Months
- Couples Dating StoriesFree
- Threesome$9.99
- Shaking Things Up$9.99
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- Meaningful Sex$9.99
- Sexting Ideas$9.99








