Compassion UK vs Dates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compassion UK
Stay connected with children in poverty through inspiring stories, films, and prayer requests. Easily communicate with your sponsored child by sending messages and gifts, and receive important reminders.
- Latest news and stories
- Inspiring films
- Prayer requests
- Connect with sponsored child
- Send messages and gifts
- Birthday reminders
- Letter notifications
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The Compassion UK App keeps you up to date with the latest news, stories and prayers from Compassion’s work with children in poverty. What’s more, it’s a new, easy way to connect with your sponsored child whilst on the go. On the app you can read inspiring stories from children who are overcoming poverty, be moved by the latest Compassion films and discover prayer requests and news from our work around the world. From the ease of your phone, you can explore your relationship with your sponsored child. Write messages and send gifts when you’re out and about. Receive helpful birthday reminders and letter notifications straight to your phone. The Compassion UK App gives you the option to receive helpful reminders about your sponsored child (e.g. their upcoming birthday) and about Compassion’s work (e.g. prayer requests and local events). You have full choice and control of receiving notifications about your sponsored child and/or Compassion’s work and can update these at any time.
Dates
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Stuck in a date night rut? Dates is your go-to app for discovering romantic, fun, and unique date ideas in cities around the world. Browse thousands of handpicked date ideas across 594 cities and 195 countries. Whether you're looking for a cosy dinner spot, an outdoor adventure, or a cultural experience, Dates helps you find the perfect outing every time. KEY FEATURES Date Night Generator Answer a few simple questions about your mood, budget, and available time, and our AI-powered generator builds a personalised itinerary just for you. Interactive World Map Explore date ideas on a beautiful global map. Tap any city to see what's available, or use "Near Me" to find ideas close to your current location. Personal Planner Save your favourite ideas to a planner, reorder them, and export your itinerary as a PDF or CSV to share with your partner. Couples Mode Link with your partner using an invite code. Share your planner in real time, chat about upcoming dates, and plan together seamlessly. Collections Browse curated themed lists to find inspiration fast. My Dates Track every date idea you've saved, mark dates as done, and add personal notes about your experience. Community-Driven Submit your own date ideas, write reviews, and earn badges. Climb the community leaderboard by sharing your best experiences. Smart Filters Filter by mood (romantic, adventurous, relaxing, cultural, foodie, or active), budget (free to $$$), duration, indoor/outdoor setting, and best season. No account required to browse. Sign in with Apple to unlock saving, planning, couples features, and community participation. Download Dates today and never run out of date night inspiration.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dates at every 5 days against Compassion UK's every 2 months. Dates also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Compassion UK ships an update every 2 months, Dates every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compassion UK | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | COMPASSION UK CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT | Wolf Technologies Ltd |
In-app purchases
Compassion UK
No in-app purchases
Dates
No in-app purchases









