# Fast vs Dateum

The clearest difference is rating: Dateum at 5.0 against Fast's 4.1. Fast's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dateum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Fast's written reviews are positive against 33% of Dateum's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fast ships an update every 6 weeks, Dateum every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast | Dateum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-forward-dating-app-ffwd/id1542948244/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dateum/id1665077836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FFWD Dating LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542948636) | [Aitugan Omarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577350735) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-forward-dating-app-ffwd/id1542948244)

This dating app uses video profiles to showcase authentic personalities and energy before swiping. Time limits encourage users to move conversations offline, fostering genuine connections and reducing superficial interactions.

**Highlights:** Create unique video profiles, Showcase authentic personalities, Time limits for introductions, Encourages offline dating, No filters or catfishing, Record video answers to questions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dateum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dateum/id1665077836)

This app helps you find serious relationships by allowing you to ask questions, evaluate candidate responses, and understand their character and life views. If compatible, you can form a couple.

**Highlights:** Ask and evaluate candidate answers, Study candidate character, Understand life views, Form couples based on compatibility, Focus on serious relationships

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast free?

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

### Is Dateum free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fast or Dateum?

Dateum is rated higher. Fast averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Dateum averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Fast or Dateum have ads?

Neither Fast nor Dateum shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fast or Dateum?

Fast ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dateum every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fast was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dateum on November 3, 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.*