# Tine vs Marble Dating

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tine | Marble Dating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tine-group-dining-planner/id1464574308/reviews)** | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **146** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 77 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Time For Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464574307) | [MARBLE DATING CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677044782) |

## What reviewers say

### Tine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tine-group-dining-planner/id1464574308)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team Basic Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Team Growth Monthly | $99.99 | per month |


### Marble Dating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marble Basic (1 month) | $15.00 | per month |
| Marble Premium (1 month) | $30.00 | per month |
| Marble Basic (3 months) | $30.00 | per 3 months |
| Marble Basic (6 months) | $45.00 | per 6 months |
| Marble Premium (3 months) | $60.00 | per 3 months |
| Marble Premium (6 months) | $90.00 | per 6 months |
| Marble Guest (1 year) | $100.00 | per year |
| Marble Host (1 year) | $600.00 | per year |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $700 | $700.00 | one-time |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $800 | $800.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative dating concept (reservations)
- 👍 High quality of users/people
- 🚀 Efficient, skips small talk
- 😊 Leads to actual dates
- 🌟 Good for serious relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long waiting lists/application acceptance
- 📉 Stagnant user base (same people)
- 💸 Monetization too quick/subscription required
- 👎 Poor customer support/no response
- 🚫 Account bans without clear reason

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*