# FET vs FactTrove

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FactTrove at 100% against FET's 48%. FactTrove also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). FET's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 11) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FET sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and FactTrove sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FactTrove 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 11, 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 FactTrove's.

FET ships an update every 6 weeks, FactTrove every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FET | FactTrove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fet-alternative-dating/id1478870872/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facttrove/id6743458266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ideawise Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/719462186) | [Facttrove LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800325867) |

## What reviewers say

### FET

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fet-alternative-dating/id1478870872)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #157 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Membership | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $18.49 | per month |
| 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $21.99 | per month |
| 6 Months | $63.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months | $79.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $90.99 | per year |
| 1000 Points | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Points | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Respectful community
- 🔒 Strict moderation
- 💡 Unique features like spanking and gifting
- 👍 Easy to navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy notifications and messaging
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🤖 Presence of fake/inactive profiles
- 🚫 Strict rules leading to bans
- 🕰️ Slow verification process

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### FactTrove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facttrove/id6743458266)

Explore and share interesting facts from around the world in a social environment. Contribute your own insights, engage in discussions, and earn badges for your contributions. It's a rewarding platform for curious minds to connect and learn together.

**Highlights:** Discover and explore facts, Upload and share your own facts, Engage in discussions and comments, Earn badges for contributions, Connect with a global community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FET free?

FET is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FactTrove free?

FactTrove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FET or FactTrove?

FactTrove is rated higher. FET averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while FactTrove averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do FET or FactTrove have ads?

FET shows ads; FactTrove does not.

### Which is updated more often, FET or FactTrove?

FET ships an update every 6 weeks, and FactTrove every 3 months. Most recently, FET was updated on November 13, 2026 and FactTrove on November 12, 2026.

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