Comparison

Bumpy vs Threads

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

Head to head
About

Bumpy

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
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FIND YOUR INTERNATIONAL SOULMATE WITH BUMPY Meet 35M+ singles globally and bump into genuine connections. 90% verification rate. Zero fake profiles. Bumpy is an international dating app designed for people who want to meet new people and build meaningful, long-term relationships across more than 150 countries. Whether you're looking for love or friendship, explore over 100 cultures and languages to find your perfect match on this global dating platform. FEEL SAFELY - Verified Profiles Over 90% of users are photo-verified, so you won’t waste time on fake profiles or scammers. Connect with real people worldwide and enjoy authentic conversations on this trusted dating app. REMOVE LANGUAGE BARRIERS Bumpy supports dating and chat in over 100 languages. No need for third-party translators — your messages are automatically translated, helping you communicate effortlessly with people from different countries. NO LIMITS Meet new people from all corners of the globe — from Mexico to Japan, Africa to Australia. This is your chance to experience international dating without any physical boundaries. The world is your playground! CONTROL YOUR DATING EXPERIENCE Filter and choose the continents where you want to meet new people: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, or Australia. Bumpy puts you in control of your international dating journey. SHOW YOUR TRUE SELF Create a standout profile with detailed options. Share what you’re looking for, your interests, your religion, and much more. Express your uniqueness and attract the right people on this top-rated dating app for adults. JOIN BUMPY TODAY Experience a global dating community where meeting new people is fun, safe, and rewarding. Whether you’re new to international dating or looking for the best dating app, Bumpy has everything you need. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumpy.app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bumpyworld Need help or have suggestions? Contact us at support@bumpy.app Terms of Use: https://bumpy.dating/terms.html

About

Threads

Connect and share your thoughts on a platform designed for conversation. Discover trending topics, join communities based on your interests, and engage in discussions through text, images, and polls. You can also control your experience with privacy settings and direct messaging.

Highlights
  • Start conversations with text, images, polls, and more
  • Join discussions through replies
  • Stay updated on trending topics
  • Control content visibility and replies
  • Discover communities and creators
  • Private 1:1 and group direct messaging
Features
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Discover new perspectives and connect through conversation on Threads. See what people are talking about right now—from niche interests to big moments. With communities, you can find people who also care about your interests on Threads. Reply, listen, share or just follow along. Here’s what you can do on Threads: ■ Start a thread, share your take Have something on your mind? Take it to Threads. Share a thought, ask a question or open up a conversation. There’s more than one way to kick things off with text, images, polls, ghost posts and more. ■ Jump into replies Jump into the discussion, react to new ideas or just see where the conversation goes. Every thread is an invitation to join in. ■ Keep up with what’s trending From live scores to breaking moments, Threads helps you stay close to what’s happening —and join the conversation when you’ve got something to say. ■ Control the content you see Control who can reply to you, mention you or see your posts. Use Hidden Words to filter out posts and replies that include words or phrases you don’t want to see—so your experience stays on your terms. ■ Go deep on your interests Follow friends, creators and communities for every interest. Threads is built to help you discover new voices and join conversations—starting with the communities you care about most. ■ Connect over chat Keep the conversation going privately with 1:1 and group DMs. When a public thread gets more personal, move it to your inbox to go deeper or share it with a smaller group. Meta Terms: https://www.facebook.com/terms.php Meta Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy Threads Supplemental Privacy Policy: https://help.instagram.com/515230437301944 Threads Supplemental Terms: https://help.instagram.com/769983657850450 Instagram Community Guidelines: https://help.instagram.com/477434105621119 Consumer Health Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policies/health Learn how we're working to help keep our communities safe across Meta technologies at the Meta Safety Center: https://about.meta.com/actions/safety

Screenshots

Bumpy4 screens
Threads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Threads at 2.3M against Bumpy's 42K. Threads also leads on chart position (#2 vs #31). Bumpy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Bumpy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Threads sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Bumpy against 4.6 for Threads. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threads has 2.3M ratings behind it against 42K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Bumpy's written reviews are positive against 52% of Threads's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Bumpy versus Threads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBumpyThreads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42K ratings)4.6 (2.3M ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews51.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42K2.3M — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#31#2 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.3
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB221 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBumpy Inc.Instagram, Inc.

Customer experience

Bumpy

All ratings41,766 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews2,500 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative46.6%

Threads

All ratings2,295,605 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews8,010 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative42.0%

User reviews

Bumpy

From 42K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Threads

From 2.3M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean and simple interface
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Integrated with Instagram
  • 🤝 Sense of community
  • 😊 Positive and friendly environment

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🤖 Too many suggested/random posts
  • 🔍 Lacking search and discovery features
  • 🔀 Difficulty switching between accounts
  • 📱 No iPad app

Bugs and requests

Bumpy

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Threads

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to post or comment
  • Disappearing posts and replies
  • Inconsistent account linking with Instagram

Requested features

5 requests
  • Chronological feed option
  • Hashtag and keyword search
  • Trending topics section
  • Bookmarking/saving posts
  • Direct messaging functionality

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Bumpy

Subscriptions6
  • Bumpy Gold$2.997 Days
  • Bumpy Gold$4.997 Days
  • International dating worldwide$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Bumpy Gold$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week Bumpy Gold$12.997 Days
  • 1 Month Bumpy Gold$25.991 Month
One-time5
  • Get 1 Like to find best dating$0.99
  • 1 Boost for best dating$1.99
  • 5 Likes to to find a match$3.99
Show 2 more
  • 10 Likes to meet new people$6.99
  • 25 Likes to to find a couple$15.99
13 purchases

Threads

Subscriptions13
  • No Ads Multi Tier3 variants$0.991 Month
  • No Ads Multi Tier2 variants$1.991 Month
  • No Ads Multi Tier3 variants$2.991 Month
Show 10 more
  • No Ads Multi Tier4 variants$3.991 Month
  • No ads (1 account)3 variants$7.991 Month
  • No ads (2 accounts)5 variants$12.991 Month
  • No ads (3 accounts)2 variants$17.991 Month
  • No ads (4 accounts)5 variants$21.991 Month
  • No ads (4 accounts)$22.991 Month
  • No ads (5 accounts)2 variants$26.991 Month
  • No ads (7 accounts)$37.991 Month
  • No ads (8 accounts)$42.991 Month
  • No ads (13 accounts)$67.991 Month

Questions

Is Bumpy free?
Bumpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Threads free?
Threads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bumpy or Threads?
Threads is rated higher. Bumpy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Threads averages 4.6 from 2.3M ratings.
Do Bumpy or Threads have ads?
Both Bumpy and Threads show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bumpy or Threads?
Bumpy ships an update weekly, and Threads weekly. Most recently, Bumpy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Threads on October 12, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bumpy or Threads?
Bumpy currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and Threads at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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