Katch vs The Orbit App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Katch
This app offers a dating experience for singles over 35, focusing on arranging real dates with compatible individuals. It uses personality-based matching to avoid endless swiping and messaging, aiming for meaningful connections.
- Personality-based matching
- Private introductions
- Real dates, not endless messaging
- Designed for busy professionals
- Focused on meaningful relationships
- No public swiping
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Find Love Without the Swipe Katch is a new type of dating app designed for singles over 35 who are tired of endless swiping, ghosting, and wasting time on people who are not a good match. Unlike traditional dating apps, Katch focuses on one thing: arranging great dates with compatible people. When you join Katch, we take the time to understand your personality, lifestyle, relationship goals, values, and what you're looking for in a partner. Our matching system then identifies the members most likely to be a genuine fit for you. No endless chatting. No awkward opening messages. No guessing who is serious. Instead, Katch privately introduces you to carefully selected singles and helps arrange real dates that fit your schedule. Why Katch? • Personality-based matching • Private introductions with compatible singles • Real dates instead of endless messaging • Designed for busy professionals and mature singles • No public swiping or judging people in seconds • Focused on meaningful relationships Whether you're divorced, widowed, returning to dating after a long break, or simply frustrated with modern dating apps, Katch offers a refreshing alternative. Finding love shouldn't feel like a second job. Join Katch today and discover a smarter, more personal way to meet someone special. https://help.ikatch.com/terms-of-use/ https://help.ikatch.com/privacy-policy/
The Orbit App
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Your next friend could be five minutes away. Orbit helps you discover and connect with people nearby who share your interests. Whether you are looking for someone to join you for coffee, football, a creative project, a morning run or a conversation about technology, Orbit helps you find your community closer to home. DISCOVER PEOPLE NEARBY Choose your preferred distance and explore people in your area. Orbit highlights shared interests and shows only an approximate distance—never someone’s exact location on a public map. CONNECT BY MUTUAL CONSENT Send a connection request when you find someone interesting. Messaging becomes available only after the other person accepts, giving both people control over who can contact them. CHAT AND MAKE REAL PLANS Once connected, use private messaging to introduce yourself, share recommendations and make plans to meet. FIND PEOPLE WITH SHARED INTERESTS Create a profile and select the activities and topics you enjoy. From coffee, books and photography to football, coding, entrepreneurship and volunteering, shared interests make starting a conversation easier. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Orbit is designed to help you meet people without broadcasting exactly where you are. • Exact locations are never displayed publicly • Distances are rounded and approximate • You can hide yourself from discovery • Location sharing is optional and under your control • Existing connections remain when you turn off discovery BUILT-IN SAFETY CONTROLS Block someone to remove the connection and prevent further discovery or messaging between you. Report a person or individual message when something does not feel right. You can also permanently delete your account directly from the app. MADE FOR REAL COMMUNITIES Orbit is not about endless feeds or collecting followers. It is designed to help adults turn nearby shared interests into genuine conversations, friendships and communities. Real people, really close by. Find your Orbit today. Orbit is intended for adults aged 18 and above.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Orbit App at none against Katch's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Katch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The Orbit App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Katch | The Orbit App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sunrise Innovations Holdings Ltd | QRISCORP (U) Limited |
In-app purchases
Katch
- Katch Subscription 1$0.991 Month
- Katch Subscription 3$2.991 Month
- Katch Subscription 5$3.993 Months
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- Katch Subscription 3_50$44.993 Months
- Katch Subscription 3_120$99.993 Months
- Katch Subscription 120$99.993 Months
- Katch Subscription 3 200$179.003 Months
- Katch Product 5$3.99
- Katch Event$4.99
- Katch Product 20$17.99
The Orbit App
No in-app purchases
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