Kinks vs ArabLounge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kinks
This app is a discreet social platform for individuals and couples interested in alternative lifestyles and open-minded connections. It provides a safe space to discover diverse communities, express yourself authentically, and find meaningful relationships.
- Discreet social networking
- Connect with couples and singles
- Explore alternative lifestyles
- Safe and respectful interactions
- Profile creation and verification
- Instant messaging (text, voice, video, images)
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Welcome to KinkS — the discreet social app for people exploring alternative lifestyles and open-minded connections. Whether you identify with unique interests or want to meet like-minded couples and singles, KinkS offers a safe, respectful space for genuine interactions. Discover diverse communities embracing a variety of relationship dynamics and lifestyles, including those who enjoy leading, following, or sharing equally. Connect freely with people of all backgrounds and identities — from different cultures, orientations, and preferences. Join KinkS today and experience a welcoming platform where you can express yourself authentically and find meaningful connections tailored to your unique style. How does our app work: 1. Free to create your profile through easy three steps. Maybe you can complete your profile, such as verify your profile to get more attention. 2. You may want to share your alternative lifestyle, match requirements on the moment or comment on others' activities. 3. Free to use"KinkS", "Browse" or "Nearby" feature to find your matches! 4. Send a free wink to greet your matches. 5. Use the "Instant Message" feature by sending text, voice, video, and images. KinkS app Privacy Policy and User Agreement: https://www.kinksapp.com/privacy.html https://www.kinksapp.com/service-agreement.html
ArabLounge
Connect with Arab singles across the Middle East for dating and relationships. Discover compatible partners with shared values and interests on a secure and user-friendly platform.
- Connect with Arab singles
- User-friendly interface
- Advanced matching algorithm
- Safe and secure platform
- Browse and chat with confidence
- Find serious relationships or casual dates
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ArabLounge is the ultimate dating app for Arab singles across the Middle East. Whether you're in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, or Yemen, ArabLounge connects you with like-minded individuals from all over the region. With a user-friendly interface, you can easily browse profiles, chat and connect with other Arab singles who share your values, interests, and goals. Our advanced matching algorithm ensures that you'll be paired with compatible partners, no matter where you are in the world. ArabLounge offers a safe and secure platform, so you can browse and chat with confidence. Whether you're looking for a serious relationship or just a fun night out, ArabLounge has something for everyone. Download ArabLounge today and start your journey to finding true love with Arab singles from across the Middle East. Please read the End User License Agreement at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Kinks at 4.4 against ArabLounge's 4.1. Kinks also leads on ratings volume (505 vs 47). ArabLounge's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Kinks sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and ArabLounge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $30.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kinks holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kinks has 505 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Kinks's written reviews are positive against 40% of ArabLounge's.
Kinks ships an update every 2 months, ArabLounge every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kinks | ArabLounge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (505 ratings) — better | 4.1 (47 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 505 — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 攀 苟 | World Singles |
Customer experience
Kinks
ArabLounge
Bugs and requests
Kinks
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot create account or profile
- Repeated error messages during sign-up
- Inability to delete account or change password
- Profiles and messages not loading properly
Requested features
5 requests- Allow users to record voice/video profiles
- Display online status on profiles
- Improve search and filtering options
- Enhance security and privacy features
- Provide better customer support
ArabLounge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kinks
- 7 Days VIP Auto-Renewal$9.997 Days
- 1 Month VIP Auto-Renewal$14.991 Month
- 3 Months VIP Auto-Renewal$29.993 Months
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- 6 Months VIP Auto-Renewal$49.996 Months
- 12 Months VIP Auto-Renewal$89.991 Year
- 7 Days VIP$4.99
- 1 Month VIP$12.99
- 3 Months VIP$29.99
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- 6 Months VIP$49.99
- 12 Months VIP$89.99
ArabLounge
- 1-Month Platinum Membership$30.001 Month
- 3-Month Platinum Membership$75.003 Months
- 6-Month Platinum Membership$119.006 Months
