Comparison

FET vs HeadQuarters Plus

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

Head to head
About

FET

This app offers an open-minded community for singles and couples exploring alternative lifestyles. Connect through chat rooms, groups, and forums, or find local events. It prioritizes honest communication and consent for various relationship dynamics.

Highlights
  • Open-minded community
  • Chat rooms and private messages
  • Groups and forums
  • Local events and meetups
  • Alternative lifestyle dating
  • Verified profiles and discretion
Features
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AN OPEN-MINDED COMMUNITY, NOT JUST A DATING APP FET is alternative dating for open-minded people: singles, couples and everyone in between. Chat rooms, groups, a forum, local events and lifestyle dating, all in one place. An alternative lifestyle community. No explaining yourself, no judgement. A REAL COMMUNITY Join groups by interest, follow the forum, post to the newsfeed and get answers from members who have been there. Ask the awkward question. This is the part most dating apps don't have. CHAT ROOMS AND PRIVATE MESSAGES Live chat rooms to meet people in the open, private messages when you'd rather talk one to one. Chat first, meet when you're ready. DATING, YOUR WAY Browse profiles, connect with open-minded singles and couples near you, and be clear about what you're looking for. Casual relationships, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy (ENM), or something lasting. Your call, stated up front. DECIDE WHO LEADS Some like to take the lead. Some prefer to follow. Some switch depending on the day. FET is where open-minded people are honest about the dynamic they want, and where clear consent comes first, always. EVENTS AND MEETUPS NEAR YOU Find local events, community gatherings and workshops. Meet new people in person, at your pace, with people who already get it. SAFETY AND DISCRETION Verified profiles, discreet settings and a dedicated moderation team. Control who sees you and how much. WHY CHOOSE FET? - An open-minded community, not just a swipe queue - Chat rooms, groups, forum and local events - Alternative dating for singles and couples, curious or experienced - Say what you want up front, no guessing games - Discreet, verified and free to join All photos are of models and used for illustrative purposes only. FET is free to download. Optional paid memberships unlock additional features. Privacy: https://www.fet-app.com/en/privacy Terms: https://www.fet-app.com/en/terms Visit: https://www.fet-app.com/en Subscription Service Conditions: 
• The membership costs 18.49 USD / 19,99 EUR / 17.99 GBP for 1 month; 63.99 USD / 69,99 EUR / 63.99 GBP for 6 months; and 90.99 USD / 99,99 EUR / 90.99 GBP for 12 months (Prices may vary slightly depending on location and currency).
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
 • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
 • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
 • You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase
 • You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to that publication.

About

HeadQuarters Plus

A private and secure messaging platform for exclusive conversations with friends. Features an invitation-only system to ensure meaningful connections and offers text, emoji, and image sharing. Designed for secure and fun communication among close contacts.

Highlights
  • Invitation-only system
  • Private and secure messaging
  • Text, emoji, and image sharing
  • Exclusive conversations
  • Fun and engaging chats
Features
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HeadQuarters Plus is a private and secure messaging platform designed to make communication with friends both fun and exclusive. With an invitation-only system, we ensure that every conversation happens between people who genuinely want to connect, making privacy and mutual interest a top priority. Whether you’re catching up with old friends or sharing exciting moments, HeadQuarters Plus offers a variety of features to enhance your chats. Send text messages, emojis and images effortlessly, making every conversation engaging and expressive. Our platform is built with your security and comfort in mind, allowing you to maintain close and meaningful connections without unwanted interruptions. We invite you to experience the ease and fun of HeadQuarters Plus—a space where private conversations remain truly private. Enjoy the features, stay connected, and share the app with your closest friends for a truly personalized and secure messaging experience!

Screenshots

FET4 screens
HeadQuarters Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HeadQuarters Plus at 100% against FET's 48%. HeadQuarters Plus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). FET's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 2) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. FET sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and HeadQuarters Plus sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HeadQuarters Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FET has 26K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of FET's written reviews are positive against 100% of HeadQuarters Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FET ships an update every 6 weeks, HeadQuarters Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
FET versus HeadQuarters Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFETHeadQuarters Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (26K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB145 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIdeawise Ltd.HeadQuarters Plus

Customer experience

FET

All ratings25,488 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews2,138 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative44.8%

HeadQuarters Plus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

FET

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Accounts randomly getting logged out
  • Issues with photo uploads and verification
  • Messaging system glitches
  • Inconsistent app performance on different devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved filtering options
  • Faster verification process
  • Better moderation of fake profiles
  • More inclusive gender/sexuality options
  • Ability to delete/deactivate account

HeadQuarters Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FET

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • 1 Month Membership$10.991 Month
  • 1 Month$18.491 Month
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  • 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • 1 Month$21.991 Month
  • 6 Months$63.996 Months
  • 12 Months$79.991 Year
  • 12 Months$90.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1000 Points$6.99
  • 10000 Points$44.99
9 purchases

HeadQuarters Plus

One-time9
  • 10 dollars$10.00
  • 25 dollars$25.00
  • 30 dollars$25.00
Show 6 more
  • 50 dollars$50.00
  • 70 dollars$50.00
  • 105 dollars$100.00
  • 150 dollars$100.00
  • 275 dollars$250.00
  • 575 dollars$500.00

Questions

Is FET free?
FET is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HeadQuarters Plus free?
HeadQuarters Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FET or HeadQuarters Plus?
HeadQuarters Plus is rated higher. FET averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while HeadQuarters Plus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FET or HeadQuarters Plus have ads?
FET shows ads; HeadQuarters Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, FET or HeadQuarters Plus?
FET ships an update every 6 weeks, and HeadQuarters Plus weekly. Most recently, FET was updated on November 11, 2026 and HeadQuarters Plus on October 30, 2026.

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