Comparison

ChatRamen vs EaseDates

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ChatRamen

Connect with new people globally through secure video, voice, and text chat. This AI-moderated platform prioritizes privacy with screenshot-proof conversations and content filtering. Build genuine friendships by browsing profiles and engaging in real-time interactions.

Highlights
  • Instant live video streaming
  • Real-time activity status indicators
  • Screenshot and screen recording blocked
  • Detailed profile browsing and filtering
  • AI-moderated text and photo content
  • One-to-one video and voice calls
  • Built-in games for chat partners
Features
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Chat with friends, make voice and video calls, and play games together. See who is online now, send a friend request, and start chatting once they accept. Every conversation begins with a request the other person agrees to. FRIEND REQUESTS FIRST Browse people who are online, then send a friend request. A chat opens only after the other person accepts, so you always decide who you talk to. STAY IN TOUCH Real-time messaging with typing indicators and read receipts. Voice and video calls with people you chat with. See who is online and available. SAFETY TOOLS - A friend request is required before any conversation - Report a user with one tap - Block a user instantly - Community guidelines keep the platform respectful KEY FEATURES - Messaging: Real-time chat with read receipts - Voice Calls: Call people you chat with - Video Calls: One-to-one video calls - Photo Sharing: Send photos in chat - Games: Play built-in games while chatting - Search: Find people by username SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Free to use with generous daily limits. Upgrade for the full experience: Lite — Instant refresh, unlimited searches and games. Plus — Everything in Lite, plus unlimited conversations. Pro — Everything in Plus, plus unlimited messages and extended call time. Subscriptions auto-renew. Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation. Renews unless turned off 24 hours before period ends. Manage in Account Settings. Terms of Service: https://chatramen.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://chatramen.com/privacy

About

EaseDates

Discover real date plans or create your own to meet compatible singles. Find someone and somewhere to go, with options for spontaneous meetups or planned outings. Connect through shared interests and manage your interactions for a more efficient dating experience.

Highlights
  • Discover local date plans
  • Create custom date invitations
  • Send spontaneous 'Flares'
  • Browse profiles and shared interests
  • Control who you meet
  • Map view of date venues
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Less swiping. More dating. EaseDates helps you find someone you want to meet—and something you want to do together. Discover real date plans on the map, create your own invitation, or send a Flare when you’re ready for something spontaneous. FIND A DATE NEAR YOU Browse dates at public places, from coffee shops and restaurants to local activities. See the plan, learn about the person, and request to join. If they accept, connect and start chatting. CREATE SOMETHING WORTH SAYING YES TO Have a coffee spot you’ve been wanting to try? An extra concert ticket? Create a Date, choose a public venue, and invite someone to join you. You decide which request to accept. SEND A FLARE Up for coffee, drinks, or a spontaneous outing? Send a Flare to reach compatible singles nearby. Your profile and meeting place stay hidden from people responding until you accept their request. MEET PEOPLE, TOO Browse profiles, discover shared interests, and connect through mutual likes. When you’re ready, turn the conversation into a real plan. STAY IN CONTROL Choose whom you meet, manage your connections, and block or report users when needed. Public maps show date venues or approximate Flare areas—not your precise live location. START FREE Browse compatible people, connect, and message without a subscription. Free accounts include local Date browsing within five miles, up to three active included Date posts, and one monthly Flare. GO FURTHER WITH EASEDATES+ Explore Dates across the United States, post ahead of a trip, use advanced filters, and enjoy up to 10 active included Date posts and three monthly Flares. Additional Flares and individual Date postings are also available to purchase without subscribing. Included monthly Flares do not roll over; purchased credits remain available until used. BUILT WITH A PERSONAL MISSION EaseDates is independently built by one founder with a simple goal: help people spend less time endlessly browsing and more time meeting in real life. Find someone. Find somewhere. Go. For adults 18 and older. Available in the United States. Opportunities vary by location. EaseDates+ is an optional auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Learn more: https://easedates.com Support: https://easedates.com/support Privacy Policy: https://easedates.com/privacy-notice Terms of Use: https://easedates.com/terms-notice

Screenshots

ChatRamen3 screens
EaseDates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EaseDates at none against ChatRamen's shown. EaseDates also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). ChatRamen's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (783 vs 9). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ChatRamen sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and EaseDates sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChatRamen holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatRamen has 783 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of ChatRamen's written reviews are positive against 50% of EaseDates's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChatRamen ships an update every 4 days, EaseDates monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ChatRamen versus EaseDates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatRamenEaseDates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (783 ratings) — better4.1 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews34.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings783 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPeppty Technologies Private LimitedKimura LLC

Customer experience

ChatRamen

All ratings785 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative65.3%

EaseDates

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

ChatRamen

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues and missing purchased items
  • Inability to unsubscribe from channels
  • Profile picture upload not working
  • Coins/currency not properly credited

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve video and audio call quality
  • Add more customization options
  • Implement better moderation and content filtering
  • Provide better value for paid subscriptions

EaseDates

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ChatRamen

Subscriptions4
  • Lite Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Lite Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Plus Weekly$2.997 Days
Show 1 more
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
One-time6
  • Buy 100 Coins$0.99
  • Buy 200 Coins$1.99
  • Pro Day Pass$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Buy 1000 Coins$10.99
  • Buy 1500 Coins$14.99
  • Buy 1500 Coins$16.99
4 purchases

EaseDates

Subscriptions2
  • EaseDates+ Monthly$14.991 Month
  • EaseDates+ Yearly$149.991 Year
One-time2
  • Additional Date posting$3.99
  • Additional Flare$4.99

Questions

Is ChatRamen free?
ChatRamen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EaseDates free?
EaseDates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChatRamen or EaseDates?
ChatRamen is rated higher. ChatRamen averages 4.3 out of 5 from 783 ratings, while EaseDates averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.
Do ChatRamen or EaseDates have ads?
ChatRamen shows ads; EaseDates does not.
Which is updated more often, ChatRamen or EaseDates?
ChatRamen ships an update every 4 days, and EaseDates monthly. Most recently, ChatRamen was updated on November 3, 2026 and EaseDates on November 7, 2026.

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