# SWYM App vs Marble Dating

The clearest difference is monetization model: SWYM App at free with in-app purchases against Marble Dating's subscription. SWYM App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Marble Dating's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SWYM App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Marble Dating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SWYM App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Dating has 146 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SWYM App's written reviews are positive against 67% of Marble Dating's.

SWYM App ships an update every 6 months, Marble Dating every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SWYM App | Marble Dating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swym-app/id1529183812/reviews)** | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **146** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 72 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Novel Ground Ventures, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529183814) | [MARBLE DATING CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677044782) |

## What reviewers say

### SWYM App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swym-app/id1529183812)

Connect with others attending the same events, from concerts and festivals to casual gatherings. Create or join event-specific groups to discover mutually interested individuals and use icebreaker questions to start conversations.

**Highlights:** Meet people at events, Join or launch event pools, Discover mutually interested users, Icebreaker questions, Connect at concerts, festivals, parties, and more

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Launch a SWYMing Pool | $6.99 | one-time |


### Marble Dating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265)

This app facilitates real-life dating by connecting users through shared reservations at restaurants and bars. It streamlines the dating process by focusing on setting up dates first, then enabling communication. Users can create their own dates or join existing ones, fostering a more direct and efficient way to meet new people.

**Highlights:** Plan dates before chatting, Requires reservations at bars/restaurants, Map feature to find dates, Easy date creation via reservation links, Limit of 3 simultaneous dates, Timed invites and requests, Chat access after date is set

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marble Basic (1 month) | $15.00 | per month |
| Marble Premium (1 month) | $30.00 | per month |
| Marble Basic (3 months) | $30.00 | per 3 months |
| Marble Basic (6 months) | $45.00 | per 6 months |
| Marble Premium (3 months) | $60.00 | per 3 months |
| Marble Premium (6 months) | $90.00 | per 6 months |
| Marble Guest (1 year) | $100.00 | per year |
| Marble Concierge (1 year) | $200.00 | per year |
| Marble Host (1 year) | $600.00 | per year |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $149.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $449.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $649.00 | one-time |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $700 | $700.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $749.00 | one-time |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $800 | $800.00 | one-time |
| Marble Premium(1 year) + Initiation | $999.00 | one-time |
| Marble Black (1 year) + Initiation | $999.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative dating concept (reservations)
- 👍 High quality of users/people
- 🚀 Efficient, skips small talk
- 😊 Leads to actual dates
- 🌟 Good for serious relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long waiting lists/application acceptance
- 📉 Stagnant user base (same people)
- 💸 Monetization too quick/subscription required
- 👎 Poor customer support/no response
- 🚫 Account bans without clear reason

**Reported bugs**

- App not accepting applications for months
- Account banned after first date planning
- App not working
- Country code dropdown not working

**Requested features**

- Improve user application acceptance process
- Increase user base/diversity
- Better communication regarding trial periods/subscriptions
- More responsive customer support
- Address potential ethnic bias in acceptance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SWYM App free?

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

### Is Marble Dating free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SWYM App or Marble Dating?

SWYM App is rated higher. SWYM App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Marble Dating averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.

### Do SWYM App or Marble Dating have ads?

SWYM App shows ads; Marble Dating does not.

### Which is updated more often, SWYM App or Marble Dating?

SWYM App ships an update every 6 months, and Marble Dating every 9 days. Most recently, SWYM App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Marble Dating on October 27, 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.*