# Light vs Bumpy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light at none against Bumpy's 15. Light also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Bumpy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 16 months) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bumpy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light ships an update every 16 months, Bumpy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Bumpy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumpy-international-dating/id1455336523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **42K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 11 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Corey Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/957687795) | [Bumpy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690587326) |

## What reviewers say

### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light/id1434650665)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bumpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumpy-international-dating/id1455336523)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #45 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with over 20 million singles globally on an international dating platform. This app features a high verification rate to ensure genuine connections and offers automatic translation for over 100 languages, breaking down communication barriers.

**Highlights:** Global dating with 20M+ singles, 90%+ verified profiles, Automatic translation for 100+ languages, Continent-specific matching, Detailed profile creation, Focus on long-term relationships

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bumpy Gold | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Bumpy Gold | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| International dating worldwide | $9.99 | per month |
| Bumpy Gold | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Bumpy Gold | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Bumpy Gold | $25.99 | per month |
| Get 1 Like to find best dating | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Boost for best dating | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 Likes to to find a match | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Likes to meet new people | $6.99 | one-time |
| 25 Likes to to find a couple | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to connect with people globally
- 🚀 Efficient matching and chatting
- 🔒 Photo verification for real profiles
- 💡 Interesting map feature to explore matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Concerns about fake/scammer profiles
- 💰 Paywall limits free features
- 🌍 Lack of location/language filters

**Reported bugs**

- Profile pictures not loading properly
- Messaging issues and disappearing chat history
- Account deletion/deactivation problems

**Requested features**

- Add more filters (location, language, interests, etc.)
- Improve messaging and notification features
- Provide better customer support and account management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bumpy free?

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

### Do Light or Bumpy have ads?

Bumpy shows ads; Light does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Bumpy?

Light ships an update every 16 months, and Bumpy weekly. Most recently, Light was updated on October 10, 2026 and Bumpy on October 16, 2026.

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