Comparison

Tine vs Marble Dating

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

Head to head
About

Tine

This app simplifies group dining decisions by allowing users to discover local spots and vote on restaurant options with friends. It ensures everyone's preferences are considered for a unanimous dining choice.

Highlights
  • Group decision making
  • Restaurant discovery
  • Easy voting system
  • Curated recommendations
  • Social voting
Features
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Where should we eat? Say goodbye to endless debates and hello to Tine, the ultimate dining companion app designed to make group outings effortless and more enjoyable. With Tine, you and your friends can discover local spots and swipe your way to a unanimous dining decision. It's the perfect blend of convenience and discovery, ensuring everyone's tastes are considered. Why Tine? - Seamless Integration: Combines the best of social voting with a comprehensive database of restaurants, bars, and more. - Everyone's Vote Counts: Ensure every voice is heard in deciding where to dine out. - Discover New Favorites: Explore new and exciting local dining options tailored to your group's preferences. Features - Easy Voting System: Swipe left or right to vote on restaurant options. - Group Decision Making: Create a dining event and invite friends to vote. - Curated Recommendations: Access a tailored list of restaurants based on your group's plan. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Marble Dating

This app facilitates real-life dating by connecting users through shared reservations at restaurants and bars. It streamlines the dating process by focusing on setting up dates first, then enabling communication. Users can create their own dates or join existing ones, fostering a more direct and efficient way to meet new people.

Highlights
  • Plan dates before chatting
  • Requires reservations at bars/restaurants
  • Map feature to find dates
  • Easy date creation via reservation links
  • Limit of 3 simultaneous dates
  • Timed invites and requests
  • Chat access after date is set
Features
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MARBLE, JUST NAME A TIME AND PLACE. Marble offers a new approach to dating that encourages members to put down their phones and meet in real life. We are a private community where people connect by inviting one another to reservations at restaurants and cocktail bars. Marble members set a date with someone first and message later, streamlining the dating process and providing for a more direct, fun and efficient experience. Plus, members can bond over cuisine, ambiance, and places they enjoy. Nobody wants a pen pal. People are done wasting time and energy on swiping, matching, and engaging in pointless back and forth leading nowhere. Marble is transforming the way people date. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: 1. Book a reservation for 2, share it with the community and find someone to join you OR 2. Browse dates created by other members and join them on their reservation 3. Access the chat once the date is set MARBLE’S DIFFERENTIATORS: * Plan your date before chatting * Requires reservations at restaurants or cocktail bars * Maximum of 3 dates simultaneously MARBLE’S UNIQUE FEATURES: * Map Feature: Explore the map for dates created by other Marble members and ask to join them on their reservation * Easy Date Creation: Just copy and paste your reservation confirmation link from the booking platform, select whether the date will be food or drinks, select who’s paying, and add an optional date description * Maximum of 3 Dates Simultaneously: Focus on just a few people at once and avoid becoming overwhelmed * Timed Invites/Requests: Respond to invites to join someone’s date or requests to join your date within 24 hours, that way no one is left hanging * Chat Feature: Access the chat only once the date is set with another Marble member * Date Confirmation: Members are prompted to confirm they’re going 24 hours before the date * Date Cancellation: Members have the ability to cancel a date in the app for any reason, so long as it is at least 2 hours prior to the time of the reservation * Notifications Tab: View all your notifications in one place APPLICATION AND SUBSCRIPTION INFO Prospective members may download the app and submit an application. Once submitted, applications are placed in a queue and reviewed continually. Applications can be accepted at any time. Once accepted, members have the option to purchase a 1, 3, or 6 month auto-renewing membership and will have full functionality of the entire service while their subscription is active. Below are the subscription tiers: Basic Subscription 1 month: $15.00/month 3 months: $10.00/month 6 months: $7.50/month Premium Subscription 1 month: $30.00/month 3 months: $20.00/month 6 months: $15.00/month Marble’s community values – trust, respect, and privacy – are core to the membership experience. Members who act in a manner that is not reflective of these values and other community guidelines may have their accounts suspended or terminated. Initial payment is charged via iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renewals are charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the applicable period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time through iTunes Account Settings. Any subscription cancellation will be effective at the end of the applicable period. For more, please see our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.marbledatingapp.com/privacy-policy https://www.marbledatingapp.com/terms-of-use For any questions, comments or concerns, please email us at contact@marbledatingapp.com. All photos are of models and are used for illustrative purposes only.

Screenshots

Tine4 screens
Marble Dating4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tine at free against Marble Dating's subscription. Tine also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 65%). Marble Dating's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (146 vs 27). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and Marble Dating sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tine holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Dating has 146 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Tine's written reviews are positive against 65% of Marble Dating's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tine ships an update every 4 weeks, Marble Dating every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tine versus Marble Dating: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTineMarble Dating
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (27 ratings) — better4.5 (146 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better64.6% of reviews
Number of ratings27146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB126 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTime For Ventures LLCMARBLE DATING CORPORATION

Customer experience

Tine

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Marble Dating

All ratings143 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Tine

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Marble Dating

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not accepting applications for months
  • Account banned after first date planning
  • App not working
  • Country code dropdown not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Improve user application acceptance process
  • Increase user base/diversity
  • Better communication regarding trial periods/subscriptions
  • More responsive customer support
  • Address potential ethnic bias in acceptance
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  • Fix phone country code selection
  • Ensure users follow through on dates
  • Run fair and transparent contests/giveaways

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tine

Subscriptions2
  • Team Basic Monthly1 Month trial$49.991 Month
  • Team Growth Monthly1 Month trial$99.991 Month
10 purchases

Marble Dating

Subscriptions8
  • Marble Basic (1 month)$15.001 Month
  • Marble Premium (1 month)$30.001 Month
  • Marble Basic (3 months)$30.003 Months
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  • Marble Basic (6 months)$45.006 Months
  • Marble Premium (3 months)$60.003 Months
  • Marble Premium (6 months)$90.006 Months
  • Marble Guest (1 year)$100.001 Year
  • Marble Host (1 year)$600.001 Year
One-time2
  • Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $700$700.00
  • Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $800$800.00

Questions

Is Tine free?
Tine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marble Dating free?
Marble Dating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tine or Marble Dating?
Tine is rated higher. Tine averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Marble Dating averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.
Do Tine or Marble Dating have ads?
Neither Tine nor Marble Dating shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tine or Marble Dating?
Tine ships an update every 4 weeks, and Marble Dating every 9 days. Most recently, Tine was updated on November 3, 2026 and Marble Dating on November 5, 2026.

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