# Light vs SoulMatcher

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light at none against SoulMatcher's 11. Light also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). SoulMatcher's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoulMatcher sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light ships an update every 16 months, SoulMatcher every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | SoulMatcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulmatcher-matchmaking/id1668358918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **340** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 11 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Corey Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/957687795) | [KG CONNECT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752516107) |

## What reviewers say

### Light

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoulMatcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soulmatcher-matchmaking/id1668358918)

This app offers a premium matchmaking experience for singles serious about finding lasting relationships. It uses AI-powered psychological compatibility and a curated membership to connect users with sincere, non-toxic partners. Features include verified profiles, a Relationship Quality Metric, and an optional VIP Matchmaker Concierge service.

**Highlights:** AI-powered psychological compatibility, Verified profiles, Relationship Quality Metric, Exclusive membership, VIP Matchmaker Concierge, Global matchmaking database access

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership (Weekly) | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership (Monthly) | $21.00 | per month |
| Membership (3 months) | $48.00 | per 3 months |
| Membership (Annually) | $105.99 | per year |
| 1 Direct message | $5.00 | one-time |
| 1 Skip the Wait | $5.00 | one-time |
| Personal psychological portrait | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3 Skip the Wait | $12.00 | one-time |
| 5 Direct messages | $15.00 | one-time |
| 5 Skip the Wait | $15.00 | one-time |
| 12 Direct messages | $30.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Psychological compatibility matching system
- 👥 Quality-filtered user base with serious intentions
- 🎯 Focus on values and interests over appearance
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔍 Effective user vetting process reduces fake profiles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Multiple payment layers (subscription + additional fees)
- 😞 Limited profile availability without premium
- ⏳ Long registration/approval waiting times
- 🚫 Lack of profiles in some geographic areas
- 🤖 Presence of bot accounts reported

**Reported bugs**

- Algorithm recommends age-inappropriate matches despite rejections
- Misleading messaging about profile availability in user's area

**Requested features**

- Interest-based filtering options
- Direct messaging capability between users
- Additional psychological compatibility tests
- More features and testing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

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

### Is SoulMatcher free?

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

### Do Light or SoulMatcher have ads?

Neither Light nor SoulMatcher shows ads.

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

Light ships an update every 16 months, and SoulMatcher every 3 weeks. Most recently, Light was updated on October 26, 2026 and SoulMatcher on October 30, 2026.

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