Breeze vs MERC.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Breeze
This dating app eliminates chat, directly scheduling dates upon matching. It focuses on real-life connections by planning your first meeting and location, offering a refreshing alternative to endless swiping and ghosting.
- Instant date scheduling upon matching
- No chat, direct date planning
- Curated daily matches
- Verified user screening
- Dates at partner bars with staff supervision
- Upfront payment for commitment
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Breeze is the dating app without a chat function. A match means an instant date - after you match, you share your availability, and we plan the date and arrange the location for you. NO CHATTING, JUST DATING We do things differently. When you match, we'll schedule your first date right away. No endless chatting, no ghosting - just real-life connections. NO ENDLESS SWIPING Every day at 7 PM, we send you a curated selection of people we think you'll like. Unlike other dating apps designed to keep you swiping, Breeze focuses on quality over quantity, helping you get off the app and meet people in real life. NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Breeze is free to download with no ads, no data selling, and no premium subscriptions. You only pay when you actually go on a date. DATE SAFELY Breeze is designed with your safety and comfort in mind: - All users are screened and verified. - Dates are hosted at Breeze partner bars, with staff watching out for you. - Ghosters face account freezes. - Daters pay upfront to show commitment. - Contact the Breeze Support team if you need help. For more information, check out our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://breeze.social/privacy https://breeze.social/terms-conditions
MERC.
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MERC is more than just a running club APP. it’s a community built on diversity, empowerment, and togetherness. Based in Southend, Essex, we bring people of all backgrounds together through the joy of running, fitness, and shared goals. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Breeze at 3 against MERC.'s 1. On price, update cadence, 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.
Breeze ships an update weekly, MERC. every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Breeze | MERC. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (616 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 616 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Breeze Social B.V. | RAIHAN SABBIR UDDIN |
Bugs and requests
Breeze
Reported bugs
3 issues- Verification code not being sent
- App crashing or not loading properly
- Profiles not being approved or displayed correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Allow users to choose date locations
- Implement more flexible cancellation policy
- Provide option to chat before date
- Add more filters for dealbreakers (e.g., kids, smoking)
- Improve verification process
MERC.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Breeze
No in-app purchases
MERC.
No in-app purchases
