Comparison

DatingSphere vs Maven Match Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Sphere of Trust profile building
  • Personality trait selection
  • Curated daily matches
  • Icebreaker prompts
  • Trusted and safer dating space
  • Authentic connection focus
Features
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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

About

Maven Match Maker

This social networking app connects people through trusted individuals in their lives. A "Maven" uses their knowledge of you and another person to suggest compatible matches. Experience a new approach to matchmaking.

Highlights
  • Trusted introductions
  • Personalized matchmaking
  • Social connection
  • New matchmaking experience
Features
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Reimagining the timeless art of Matchmaking. Maven Match brings people together with the help of people in your life. The “Maven” is a person who knows you, and knows the person that they Match you with. Come find out what the new world of Matchmaking looks like.

Screenshots

DatingSphere4 screens
Maven Match Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Maven Match Maker at 5.0 against DatingSphere's 4.2. Maven Match Maker also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). DatingSphere's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DatingSphere sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month and Maven Match Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maven Match Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DatingSphere has 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DatingSphere ships an update every 9 days, Maven Match Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DatingSphere versus Maven Match Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatingSphereMaven Match Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (41 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB61 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDatingSphere, Inc.Maven Match LLC

Customer experience

DatingSphere

All ratings41 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Maven Match Maker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

DatingSphere

Subscriptions5
  • 1 month7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • 1 Month7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • 3 months7 Days trial$74.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • 3 Months$99.993 Months
  • 6 months7 Days trial$119.996 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$499.99
1 purchases

Maven Match Maker

One-time1
  • Premium Access$9.99

Questions

Is DatingSphere free?
DatingSphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maven Match Maker free?
Maven Match Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DatingSphere or Maven Match Maker?
Maven Match Maker is rated higher. DatingSphere averages 4.2 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Maven Match Maker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do DatingSphere or Maven Match Maker have ads?
DatingSphere shows ads; Maven Match Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, DatingSphere or Maven Match Maker?
DatingSphere ships an update every 9 days, and Maven Match Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, DatingSphere was updated on June 10, 2026 and Maven Match Maker on September 16, 2026.

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