# Upward Dating vs Stack43

The clearest difference is rating: Stack43 at 5.0 against Upward Dating's 4.3. Stack43 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). Upward Dating's advantage is ratings volume (163K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upward Dating sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days. Stack43 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Stack43 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upward Dating has 163K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Upward Dating ships an update weekly, Stack43 monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upward Dating | Stack43 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (163K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upward-dating-meet-singles/id1499137942/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack43/id6782655674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 262 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Affinity Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253586890) | [Stack43 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782655676) |

## What reviewers say

### Upward Dating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upward-dating-meet-singles/id1499137942)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #64 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with Christian singles seeking meaningful relationships based on shared beliefs and values. This app facilitates faith-based connections for individuals across various denominations. Find potential partners, long-term relationships, or new friends within a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Connect with Christian singles, Profile creation with faith statement, Swipe to like or pass, Chat with mutual connections, Premium features: Super Likes, Rewind, Boost, Elite features: See who liked you

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week Elite membership | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month Elite membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Elite 1 Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Elite | $21.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 months Elite membership | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Upward Elite Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| 1 month Elite membership | $29.99 | per month |
| 3 months Elite membership | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months Elite membership | $71.99 | per 6 months |
| Super Like - 5 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boost - 1 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boost 1 Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Like - 5 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Likes - 5 Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept for Christian dating
- 👍 Matches seem more serious about relationships
- 👍 Facial recognition feature to verify profiles
- 👍 Ability to chat with matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Severely limits matches unless you pay for subscription
- 🚫 Lack of distance filter, shows people far away
- 🚫 Subscription prices are too high
- 🚫 Fake profiles and scammers on the app
- 🚫 Glitches and technical issues with the app

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being disabled for no apparent reason
- Matches disappearing and reappearing in the feed
- Notifications not accurately reflecting new likes/matches
- Inability to undo accidental swipes

**Requested features**

- Add distance filter to show only nearby matches
- Implement user verification system to weed out fake profiles
- Improve subscription model and make it more affordable
- Enhance chat features and allow video/voice calls
- Provide better customer support and communication


### Stack43

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack43/id6782655674)

Build habits with friends through a social feed, shared challenges, and mutual encouragement. Track progress with streaks, badges, and personal stats. Focus on consistency without ads or endless scrolling.

**Highlights:** Social feed for progress sharing, Streaks and badges for motivation, Group challenges with shared feeds, Shared habits with friends, Personal habit statistics, Encouragement boosts for friends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upward Dating free?

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

### Is Stack43 free?

Stack43 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Upward Dating or Stack43?

Stack43 is rated higher. Upward Dating averages 4.3 out of 5 from 163K ratings, while Stack43 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Upward Dating or Stack43 have ads?

Upward Dating shows ads; Stack43 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Upward Dating or Stack43?

Upward Dating ships an update weekly, and Stack43 monthly. Most recently, Upward Dating was updated on October 21, 2026 and Stack43 on October 21, 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.*