Comparison

Glaries vs Mattr

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

Head to head
About

Glaries

This app focuses on real-life dates by allowing users to propose or join dates with video applications. It aims to reduce ghosting and catfishing by emphasizing active, in-person meetups over endless online chat.

Highlights
  • Propose or join real-life dates
  • 10-second video applications
  • Focus on in-person meetings
  • No ghosting or catfishing
  • Spontaneous date setup
  • One date at a time
Features
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Sick of the usual, boring dating apps full of swiping, ghosting and catfishes? Well, Glaries is here to spice that up! Skip the chase and small talk and meet someone in real life. Our mission is to get people talking, meeting up and shining bright like Glaries IRL! Glaries is a one-of-a-kind dating app that focuses on only active, real-life dates and gives you the chance to meet that special someone in person. First, you can choose whether you’re looking for a relationship, coffee, or a few drinks - followed by a location and time. Then, simply let fellow Glaries come to you! You get to approve them too, by reviewing 10-second video applications to your proposed date - so no catfishes in here! Or you can apply to join a date with someone you quite fancy by sending them a fun, quirky video. The choice is yours, all you have to do is join, and become a fellow Glarie! With Glaries, you say goodbye to small talk. Goodbye boring chat, and waiting three hours or days for their reply, and say hello to meeting that special someone IRL! There’s no ghosting or catfishes here as absolutely everyone is an active, potential date, or dater. Simply choose whether you want to set up your date, or join one, and review or make 10-second video pitches of the perfect date. It’s that simple. And the best part? It’s totally free! Now, here’s the boring bit. Live a little: Glaries is about spontaneity - instead of waiting around to meet the special person IRL. You can only set up a date until the following week- so be quick, and set up a date on a whim! One at a time: Then, once you’ve confirmed a date, you have to say buh-bye to other applicants - so make sure you’re choosing what is right for you. There’s no two-timing here, sorry! Once you’ve secured a date, be nice and be on time - yeah? Safety first: Safety is our utmost priority, so we advise you to meet at a neutral, public place where you know you’re safe and secure. Once you’ve set up your date, the exact location won’t be revealed to everyone - just your chosen Glarie! No cringe: And if (on the rare chance!) it doesn’t quite work out, your date details will be erased, so there’s no trace of a dating history to cringe over. Keep in touch: Let us know how your date goes and reach out to us at hello@glaries.com. All your personal data is handled under the terms and conditions of Glaries’ privacy policy, found at https://www.glaries.com/privacy.

About

Mattr

A dating community designed for creatives, the LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and anyone seeking authentic connections. It prioritizes real interaction over curated profiles with features like interest-based matching and community groups.

Highlights
  • Inclusive dating community
  • Matching by location, interests, and goals
  • Discovery Feed for posts and media
  • Live and private chat groups
  • ID Verified profiles
  • Anti-Ghosting badges
  • 24-hour Customer Success
Features
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MATTR - Date Different Dating for the different. MATTR is a judgement-free, inclusive dating community for creatives, the quirky, queer and neurodivergent singles, and everyone in between. WHO WE SERVE: - Creatives and free thinkers - LGBTQ+ singles - Neurodivergent singles, including ADHD and autistic daters - Anyone tired of performing for a perfect profile - People looking for their person, their people, or both COMMUNITY FIRST: MATTR is built for real connection, not highlight reels. Be authentically you and meet people who value you for it. KEY FEATURES: - Matching by location, interests and relationship goals - Discovery Feed of posts, media and articles from people near you - Live and private chat groups to meet people at your own pace - ID Verified tick to cut out catfishing - Anti-Ghosting badges and one-tap polite replies - 24-hour Customer Success team SAFE & SECURE: Verified profiles, round-the-clock scam monitoring, easy reporting and blocking, and full control over who sees your profile. Download MATTR and date differently. Terms of Use: https://www.mattr.social/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.mattr.social/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Glaries4 screens
Mattr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mattr at none against Glaries's shown. Mattr also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Glaries's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 38%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Glaries sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Mattr sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glaries ships an update every 2 months, Mattr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Glaries versus Mattr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlariesMattr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKharm Tech B.V.Mattr Social

Customer experience

Glaries

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

Mattr

Written reviews88 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative56.8%

Bugs and requests

Glaries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mattr

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Discovery page not loading
  • Login errors (invalid code)
  • Premium features not unlocking
  • Cannot save configuration changes
Show 18 more
  • Cannot get past registration questions (neurodivergent)
  • Cannot verify photos (thumb not visible)
  • App freezes or shuts down during use
  • Messages disappearing or not sending
  • Cannot delete account
  • Overlay on profiles blocking interaction
  • Confirmation code not sent
  • White screen on app launch
  • Cannot set up account (next button missing)
  • Age preference settings not working
  • Chat tab crashes
  • Cannot load chats
  • Cannot send messages
  • Cannot get past selfie verification
  • App not refreshing daily matches
  • Location settings not working correctly
  • Cannot get past interest page
  • Cannot access profiles after X'ing them

Requested features

8 requests
  • Improve chat notifications
  • Fix issues with message visibility
  • Allow deletion of unwanted profiles from feed
  • Make neurodivergent identification more prominent in signup
  • Add 'both' option to quiz questions
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  • Improve matching algorithm for better compatibility
  • Allow users to revisit previously X'd profiles
  • Fix UI issues where selections cover profiles

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Glaries

One-time3
  • 1 Token$0.99
  • 5 Tokens$1.99
  • 10 Tokens$2.99
10 purchases

Mattr

Subscriptions7
  • 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP Subscription$29.991 Month
  • Monthly VIP Plus Subscription$34.991 Month
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  • 3 Month VIP Subscription$69.993 Months
  • 3 Month VIP Plus Subscription$79.993 Months
  • 6 Month VIP Subscription$99.996 Months
  • 6 Month VIP Plus Subscription$109.996 Months
One-time3
  • Pack of 5 Supermatches$9.99
  • Pack of 10 Supermatches$14.99
  • Pack of 20 Supermatches$19.99

Questions

Is Glaries free?
Glaries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mattr free?
Mattr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glaries or Mattr have ads?
Glaries shows ads; Mattr does not.
Which is updated more often, Glaries or Mattr?
Glaries ships an update every 2 months, and Mattr every 2 weeks. Most recently, Glaries was updated on November 2, 2026 and Mattr on November 3, 2026.

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