Comparison

DatePal vs BBW Plus Singles

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

Head to head
About

DatePal

Securely store and manage your dating contacts, photos, and videos with a PIN or biometric lock. Organize details, add notes, schedule dates, and communicate directly without saving numbers to your main contacts. All data stays on your device for complete privacy.

Highlights
  • Password-protected app entry
  • Organize dating app contacts
  • Add notes and schedule dates
  • Call/text without saving numbers
  • Password-protected photos/videos
  • No iCloud backup for privacy
Features
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PROTECT YOUR "INTERESTING" PHOTOS + VIDEOS - Password protected App Entry - PIN Lock. - Use Touch ID or Face ID to access your contacts. - Unrecoverable PIN. + Organize your dating app contacts, reorder them or delete them. + Add the dating app you found contact in. + No in app-purchases! buy once and protect your contact’s photos, videos and personal information. + Password protected. Use a PIN, Touch ID or Face ID to protect your dating app contacts info, photos and videos. + Call, navigate contact address or text contacts without having to store their number in your regular contact list. + No iCloud backup. If trouble’s ahead, delete the app and it all goes away, forever. + Add relevant Notes so you can remember what you talked about on previous date. + Add dates so you don’t forget. They automatically sync up with your calendar and reminds you whenever you decide, or not. + Change your PIN number whenever. + Unrecoverable PIN, so if phone is stolen there’s no way to recover the PIN via email or such methods. + Did you meet this person in a bar or hiking? No problem! You can also add contacts outside the dating app world! CONTACTS MANAGEMENT - Add, re-order or delete Contacts - Specify from what dating app your contact came from. - Add & edit Contact info like name, age, city, state, phone number, address and relevant notes. NAVIGATION - Open your preferred Navigation app to navigate to the Contact address. CALLING AND TEXTING - Call or Text the Contact without having to add them to your iPhone contact list. PHOTO VIEWING - Import multiple pictures at once from your Photo App even if they are on iCloud. - Slideshow in portrait or landscape mode. - Delete Photos. VIDEO VIEWING - Import videos from the Photo App. - Watch Videos in portrait or landscape mode. - Delete videos. NO IN-APP PURCHASES - Buy once, get all the features, including Videos. ******* All of your Contact's Info, Photos and Videos in DatePal are 100% private. The Contacts Info, Photos and Videos are only stored on your device and are never uploaded to any server.

About

BBW Plus Singles

A dating platform designed for plus-size women and those who appreciate them. Discover nearby singles, chat freely after matching, and connect in a secure, friendly environment. Focuses on authenticity and comfort.

Highlights
  • Discover people nearby
  • Chat after matching
  • Age, distance, and location filters
  • Friendly connection space
  • Profile and photo moderation
  • Suspicious behavior detection
Features
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Confident. Friendly. Curvy. Just like you. BBW Plus Singles is a dating space built especially for plus-size women and those who genuinely appreciate them. Whether you're here to chat, meet someone new, or see who's nearby, you're in the right place. This is not about being "perfect", it's about being real, confident, and comfortable in your own skin. What You’ll Find Inside: - Swipe to discover people near you - Chat freely once you match - Simple filters: age, distance, and location - A friendly space to connect, talk, and enjoy getting to know others We take your safety seriously. Our moderation team actively reviews profiles and photos, while automated systems help detect and prevent suspicious or inappropriate behavior. We're here to make sure your experience stays respectful and secure. No pressure. No pretending. Just a place where you can be yourself. Try BBW Plus Singles today, you might be surprised who you meet. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In-App Purchase Info: - Some features can be unlocked with in-app purchases, designed for those who prefer extra convenience. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes Account Settings, or directly through the app Menu. Privacy Policy & Terms: https://bbw.mingle.com/privacy

Screenshots

DatePal4 screens
BBW Plus Singles3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BBW Plus Singles at Free against DatePal's $1.99. BBW Plus Singles also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). DatePal's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 59%). On update cadence 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

BBW Plus Singles is free to download; DatePal costs $1.99 up front. BBW Plus Singles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 6 months. DatePal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DatePal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BBW Plus Singles has 3.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DatePal's written reviews are positive against 59% of BBW Plus Singles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
DatePal versus BBW Plus Singles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDatePalBBW Plus Singles
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (3.8K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better59.3% of reviews
Number of ratings33.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB227 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJose Sanchez Miranda RosVanchau Nguyen

Customer experience

DatePal

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BBW Plus Singles

All ratings3,731 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews450 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative36.2%

Bugs and requests

DatePal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BBW Plus Singles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on loading screen
  • Inability to upload/view profile pictures
  • Glitches in messaging and matching features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved verification process
  • Better customer support
  • Ability to view profiles of matched users

In-app purchases

None

DatePal

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

BBW Plus Singles

Subscriptions6
  • Membership-6 Months-40% OFF$12.996 Months
  • Power Account - 3 Months Tier2$14.993 Months
  • Power Account - 6 Months Tier2$21.996 Months
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  • Power Account - 3 Months$29.993 Months
  • Power Account - 1 Year Tier2$29.991 Year
  • Power Account 6 months$41.996 Months
One-time4
  • PowerAccount - 3 Months T2 50%$7.99
  • Buy more Credits$9.99
  • Buy more Credits$19.99
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  • Buy more Credits$34.99

Questions

Is DatePal free?
DatePal costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BBW Plus Singles free?
BBW Plus Singles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DatePal or BBW Plus Singles?
DatePal is rated higher. DatePal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BBW Plus Singles averages 4.2 from 3.8K ratings.
Do DatePal or BBW Plus Singles have ads?
BBW Plus Singles shows ads; DatePal does not.
Which is updated more often, DatePal or BBW Plus Singles?
DatePal ships an update every 2 months, and BBW Plus Singles every 2 months. Most recently, DatePal was updated on November 2, 2026 and BBW Plus Singles on November 3, 2026.

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