DatingSphere vs Desti
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Desti
This app facilitates dating by focusing on shared destinations and activities, aiming to bypass superficial small talk. It connects users based on where they want to go and what they want to do.
- Dating with a destination
- Focus on activities
- Bypass small talk
- Connect based on locations
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Nobody likes small talk... Desti: Dating with a destination
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Desti at none against DatingSphere's 6. Desti also leads on ads (none vs shown). DatingSphere's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (77% vs 59%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Desti asks for nothing beyond the download.
DatingSphere holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of DatingSphere's written reviews are positive against 59% of Desti's.
DatingSphere ships an update every 9 days, Desti weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DatingSphere | Desti |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (41 ratings) — better | 3.7 (62 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 59.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 | 62 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DatingSphere, Inc. | Mrkt Technologies Inc. |
Customer experience
DatingSphere
Desti
Bugs and requests
DatingSphere
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Desti
Reported bugs
26 issues- Nothing loads half the time
- App is horribly glitchy
- Cannot set up a profile
- Cannot set any destinations
- Cannot login with phone number
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- No feedback or place to input verification code
- App restarts to the beginning
- No photos popping up for profiles
- Saying no matches when a number is there, then matches appear
- No way to tell if a message has been read
- Only able to respond to the first profile caption
- Fake matches
- App crashes when trying to report
- Constantly running out of matches
- Cannot accept messages
- Updates claim bug fixes, but issues persist
- Major errors with messaging
- Major errors with making a profile
- Major errors with layout
- White text on white background
- Stuck on selecting a desti screen
- Video stopped and couldn't go forward
- App freezes or buttons don't work
- Had to force quit to change profile picture
- Cannot access or edit profile
- Cannot upload pictures to finish signing up
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to change preferences beyond gender
- Clearer direction on app usage and next steps
- Improved messaging system to indicate read messages
- Functionality to respond to specific profile captions
- Fix for the loop when trying to upload photos
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
Desti
No in-app purchases
