# Hi5 Match vs iMatch

Hi5 Match and iMatch both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of iMatch's written reviews are positive against 49% of Hi5 Match's. Hi5 Match's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hi5 Match sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and iMatch sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Hi5 Match against 4.0 for iMatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hi5 Match has 73 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Hi5 Match's written reviews are positive against 87% of iMatch's.

Hi5 Match ships an update every 4 weeks, iMatch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hi5 Match | iMatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi5-match/id1370331165/reviews) | **[4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imatch-match-chat-date/id1525486809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pinal Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369983797) | [MDC MEDIA CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446551280) |

## What reviewers say

### Hi5 Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hi5-match/id1370331165)

Connect with new individuals in a safe and private setting. This app facilitates meaningful connections while ensuring your privacy is protected. Share images securely, knowing they are automatically deleted after a match ends.

**Highlights:** Free to use, Secure and private matching, Safe picture sharing, Automatic picture deletion, Local history storage, Unlock history, Unlimited matches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app to chat with strangers
- 🚀 Fast-paced and interactive
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 🤝 Helps connect people

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 💬 Difficulty maintaining conversations
- 🤖 Presence of fake/bot profiles
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
- 🔒 Lack of security and privacy features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to reconnect with previous chat partners
- Registration and login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unexpected app closures during conversations

**Requested features**

- Improve stability and reliability
- Implement better user filtering options
- Reduce ads and improve monetization model
- Add security and privacy features
- Enhance user experience and chat functionality


### iMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imatch-match-chat-date/id1525486809)

This social networking app helps you find new friends and potential partners through AI-powered matching based on age, location, and interests. It offers features like virtual parties and profile verification to connect you with real people.

**Highlights:** AI-powered matching, Profile verification, Virtual parties, Crush Lookalike feature, Profile boosting, Super likes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iMatch - Gold One Month | $4.99 | per month |
| iMatch - Gold Six Months Plan | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| iMatch - Gold Twelve Months | $29.99 | per year |
| Super Like | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hi5 Match free?

Hi5 Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iMatch free?

iMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hi5 Match or iMatch?

iMatch is rated higher. Hi5 Match averages 4.0 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while iMatch averages 4.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Hi5 Match or iMatch have ads?

iMatch shows ads; Hi5 Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hi5 Match or iMatch?

Hi5 Match ships an update every 4 weeks, and iMatch every 2 months. Most recently, Hi5 Match was updated on October 21, 2026 and iMatch on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*