# RheinFlanke vs Blindmate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RheinFlanke at none against Blindmate's 9. RheinFlanke also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). Blindmate's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 27 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blindmate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month. RheinFlanke asks for nothing beyond the download.

RheinFlanke ships an update every 27 months, Blindmate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RheinFlanke | Blindmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindmate/id1547219764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **184** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [RheinFlanke gemeinnutzige GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518626278) | [BlindMate GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546596008) |

## What reviewers say

### RheinFlanke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rheinflanke/id1518626279)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blindmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindmate/id1547219764)

This social dating app lets your friends find matches for you by answering questions and swiping. Singles can chat with matches their friends discover, while friends enjoy an invisible profile as matchmakers. It aims to provide authentic connections through trusted friends.

**Highlights:** Friends answer questions to create profiles, Friends swipe and find matches, Singles chat with friend-found matches, Invisible profile for matchmakers, Icebreaker prompts for chats

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team Bundle | $14.00 | per month |
| Crew Bundle | $14.00 | per month |
| Team Bundle | $18.00 | per month |
| Team Bundle | $25.00 | per month |
| Team Bundle | $35.00 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept: friends answer for you
- 👍 Fun and like a game
- 👍 Authentic profiles through friends' input
- 👍 Less superficial than other apps
- 👍 Good for getting to know friends better

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited swipes per day (free users)
- 👎 Premium account needed for full features
- 👎 Expensive premium subscription
- 👎 Not enough people in certain areas
- 👎 Hard to navigate location settings

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional typos and grammatical errors
- Location settings can be difficult to navigate

**Requested features**

- More filter options (e.g., for polyamorous users)
- More precise location settings and distance options
- Ability to filter by desired relationship type (e.g., serious, friendship)
- Option to see compatibility score as a matchmaker later (premium)
- Indication of when a person was last online


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RheinFlanke free?

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

### Is Blindmate free?

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

### Do RheinFlanke or Blindmate have ads?

Neither RheinFlanke nor Blindmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RheinFlanke or Blindmate?

RheinFlanke ships an update every 27 months, and Blindmate every 9 days. Most recently, RheinFlanke was updated on October 7, 2026 and Blindmate on October 20, 2026.

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