# Five Dates vs The Wreck

Five Dates and The Wreck both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of The Wreck's written reviews are positive against 55% of Five Dates's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Five Dates sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Wreck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Five Dates against 4.4 for The Wreck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 174 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Five Dates's written reviews are positive against 71% of The Wreck's.

Five Dates ships an update fortnightly, The Wreck every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Five Dates | The Wreck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-dates/id1549664599/reviews) | **[4.4 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wreck/id6450220805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 174 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wales Interactive Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478870653) | [The Pixel Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219305018) |

## What reviewers say

### Five Dates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-dates/id1549664599)

Experience a modern dating simulation where your choices shape a millennial's video dating journey during lockdown. Navigate conversations, awkward scenarios, and unexpected truths with five distinct personalities to discover attraction and compatibility.

**Highlights:** Interactive video dating simulation, Branching narrative choices, Multiple potential matches, Explore modern dating challenges, Engaging conversation topics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Five Dates - Unlock Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic dating simulation
- 👍 Good acting and direction
- 👍 Interesting and evolving story
- 👍 High replayability
- 👍 Funny and cool gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game requires purchase after demo
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🐛 Short story length
- 🐛 Choices don't significantly alter story
- 🐛 Long download times

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps asking to buy the game after purchase
- Stuck on a white screen after paying
- No sound in the game
- Game crashes mid-way through dates
- Game takes a very long time to download

**Requested features**

- More inclusivity (LGBTQ+ options)
- Female protagonist version
- More date options
- Continuation of the story/new seasons
- New characters


### The Wreck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wreck/id6450220805)

Experience a 3D visual novel where you guide a struggling screenwriter through a pivotal day. Relive her memories, alter her present choices, and help her find hope for the future. Your decisions shape her story and potential redemption.

**Highlights:** 3D visual novel gameplay, Relive past memories, Alter present choices, Explore 10 memories, Nuanced dialogue options, Elegant art style, Fully English dubbed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Absolutely love it
- 👍 Beautiful and well-thought-out
- 🎨 Incredible visuals and art style
- 🎬 Captivating and immersive story
- 🎤 Excellent voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for full game access
- 🔇 Problematic voice acting or audio issues
- 📚 Lack of non-English language support
- 🤯 Disturbing or uncomfortable content

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes at certain points
- Progress not saving properly
- Inability to exit or navigate the game

**Requested features**

- Family sharing for full game access
- More language localization options
- Improved tutorial or onboarding experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Five Dates free?

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

### Is The Wreck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Five Dates or The Wreck?

The Wreck is rated higher. Five Dates averages 4.3 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while The Wreck averages 4.4 from 174 ratings.

### Do Five Dates or The Wreck have ads?

Neither Five Dates nor The Wreck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Five Dates or The Wreck?

Five Dates ships an update fortnightly, and The Wreck every 4 weeks. Most recently, Five Dates was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Wreck on November 7, 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.*