Comparison

Arke vs AfroIntroductions

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

Head to head
About

Arke

This app lets you send access PINs to your guests, manage visitor arrivals and departures, and quickly access frequently used contacts. It simplifies welcoming visitors by integrating with your phone's contact list.

Highlights
  • Send visitor PINs
  • Add visitors from contacts
  • Track arrivals and departures
  • Favorite frequent contacts
  • Receive visitor updates
Features
Read full description

The Arke mobile app allows you to send your visitors a PIN. Add your visitors easily by selecting them from your contacts. Receive updates of your visitors arriving and departing and favorite your most often used contacts for easy access. Stay tuned for more updates!

About

AfroIntroductions

Connect with African singles worldwide for dating, friendship, or finding a life partner. Create a profile, search for matches, and start chatting to find your perfect connection.

Highlights
  • Create and edit dating profiles
  • Search for African singles globally
  • Chat with other users
  • Receive instant notifications
  • Profile upgrades for enhanced visibility
  • Advanced fraud detection
Features
Read full description

Welcome to AfroIntroductions! The favourite African dating app for over 4.5 million singles worldwide. We are one of the most trusted and used African dating apps connecting women and men worldwide. Whether you're looking for a great date, more friends, or that perfect partner, AfroIntroductions is your starting point. With the AfroIntroductions app, you can create a new account and begin writing your love story in a matter of minutes. Join now and start to chat African women or Ugandan men near you or anywhere in the world. African dating just got so much easier! How it works: - Download the AfroIntroductions dating app. - Create and edit your dating profile on the go. - Update your profile with your interests and latest photos to attract more attention from Tanzanian women, South African singles, Ugandan men, and many more daters. - Use our extensive dating app search functionality to find the ideal singles. Try searching for African women, South African singles, people in Mozambique dating online & so many other filters! - PRO TIP: Send a Like before you start chatting. - Start a Chat with other singles online and get to know each other. - Receive instant notifications when a single likes you back or replies to your message! - Upgrade your African dating membership on AfroIntroductions for bonus features that make your profile stand out to potential partners. Download now to find your love match! Everyone deserves to chat and meet easily in their search for love. That’s why we’re so passionate about connecting single women and men, from all over the world. - REAL people. We have advanced algorithms to check for fraudulent profiles. - Profile UPGRADES for serious daters looking for their perfect partner. - EASILY search, like and chat African singles locally - including Tanzanian women, South African singles and Ugandan men - and singles all over the world. - 24/7 Customer Service: Your dating experience is important to us. Our team of multi-linguistic customer service specialists are here to help you in the search for love. Meet singles and find a great connection - download AfroIntroductions today! Privacy: https://www.afrointroductions.com/en/general/privacystatement Terms: https://www.afrointroductions.com/en/general/termsofuse

Screenshots

Arke3 screens
AfroIntroductions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arke at none against AfroIntroductions's 12. AfroIntroductions's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (44% vs 17%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AfroIntroductions sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days. Arke asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AfroIntroductions holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AfroIntroductions has 13K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Arke's written reviews are positive against 44% of AfroIntroductions's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arke ships an update every 2 months, AfroIntroductions weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Arke versus AfroIntroductions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkeAfroIntroductions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews43.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings613K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB139 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIntrebaCupid Media Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Arke

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative77.8%

AfroIntroductions

All ratings12,845 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative50.3%

Bugs and requests

Arke

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AfroIntroductions

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connectivity issues
  • Accounts getting logged out randomly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to search for polygamy-accepting profiles
  • Improved location-based matching
  • Free messaging for non-subscribers

In-app purchases

None

Arke

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

AfroIntroductions

Subscriptions12
  • Gold Membership (1 week)$17.997 Days
  • Platinum Membership (1 week)$19.997 Days
  • Gold Membership (1 Month)$33.991 Month
Show 9 more
  • Platinum Membership (1 month)$39.991 Month
  • Gold Membership (1 Month)$43.901 Month
  • Platinum Membership (12 Months)$51.901 Month
  • Gold Membership (3 months)$67.993 Months
  • Platinum Membership (3 months)$79.993 Months
  • Gold Membership (3 Months)$89.903 Months
  • Platinum Membership (12 Months)$104.993 Months
  • Gold Membership (12 months)$134.991 Year
  • Platinum Membership(12 months)$169.991 Year

Questions

Is Arke free?
Arke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AfroIntroductions free?
AfroIntroductions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arke or AfroIntroductions?
AfroIntroductions is rated higher. Arke averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while AfroIntroductions averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Arke or AfroIntroductions have ads?
Neither Arke nor AfroIntroductions shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arke or AfroIntroductions?
Arke ships an update every 2 months, and AfroIntroductions weekly. Most recently, Arke was updated on October 2, 2026 and AfroIntroductions on October 18, 2026.

Other comparisons