# Физиогномика vs Merlin Dating

The clearest difference is price: Merlin Dating at Free against Физиогномика's $0.99. Merlin Dating also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). Физиогномика's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (64% vs 31%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Merlin Dating is free to download; Физиогномика costs $0.99 up front. Merlin Dating sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Физиогномика asks for nothing beyond the download.

Merlin Dating holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merlin Dating has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Физиогномика's written reviews are positive against 31% of Merlin Dating's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Физиогномика ships an update every 9 months, Merlin Dating every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Физиогномика | Merlin Dating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1503475237/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merlin-dating/id1532219463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Well Built App, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547607571) | [Ivan Limarev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532219465) |

## What reviewers say

### Физиогномика

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1503475237)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Merlin Dating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merlin-dating/id1532219463)

This AI-powered dating assistant analyzes photos to predict compatibility and relationship potential. It offers personalized dating tips to help users navigate conversations and dates, aiming to reduce anxiety and build confidence for successful relationships.

**Highlights:** AI-powered compatibility analysis, Predicts relationship potential (flirting, short-term, long-term, family), Personalized dating tips, Analyzes personality from photos, Reduces dating anxiety and boosts confidence, Works across other apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS for a month | $1.99 | per month |
| GOLD subscription for a month | $6.99 | per month |
| PLUS for a year | $7.99 | per year |
| PLATINUM -50% for a month | $7.99 | per month |
| GOLD subscription for a year | $14.99 | per year |
| PLATINUM for a month | $14.99 | per month |
| PLATINUM -50% for a half year | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Half-year subscription GOLD | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| PLATINUM for a year | $29.99 | per year |
| PLATINUM -50% for a year | $29.99 | per year |
| Half-year PLATINUM subs. | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Celebrity compatibility | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique and innovative concept for compatibility analysis
- 🎯 Accurate personality trait recognition
- 👥 Helpful for understanding relationship compatibility
- 🧠 Precise character analysis and descriptions
- 💬 Useful tool for assessing people in relationships and friendships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⏳ Constant loading issues and hanging screens
- 🔐 Authentication problems and SMS code failures
- 📱 Poor technical implementation despite good concept
- 💰 Subscription model with non-functional features

**Reported bugs**

- App hangs on loading screen indefinitely
- Bio questions cause app to freeze completely
- SMS verification codes not arriving
- Code length mismatch (6-digit request vs 4-digit SMS)
- Photos rejected despite meeting requirements

**Requested features**

- Swipe-based photo navigation instead of scrolling
- Descriptions for personality trait characteristics
- Profile deletion option
- Ability to view previous analysis without re-uploading
- Improved language and account persistence across sessions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Физиогномика free?

Физиогномика costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Merlin Dating free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Физиогномика or Merlin Dating?

Merlin Dating is rated higher. Физиогномика averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Merlin Dating averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Физиогномика or Merlin Dating have ads?

Neither Физиогномика nor Merlin Dating shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Физиогномика or Merlin Dating?

Физиогномика ships an update every 9 months, and Merlin Dating every 2 weeks. Most recently, Физиогномика was updated on October 8, 2026 and Merlin Dating on October 15, 2026.

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