# EthioGuide vs AfroIntroductions

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AfroIntroductions at 44% against EthioGuide's 0%. AfroIntroductions also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (13K vs 2). EthioGuide's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EthioGuide sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and AfroIntroductions sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AfroIntroductions holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AfroIntroductions has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EthioGuide's written reviews are positive against 44% of AfroIntroductions's.

EthioGuide ships an update every 10 days, AfroIntroductions weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EthioGuide | AfroIntroductions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethioguide/id1557938865/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afrointroductions-afro-dating/id1597869513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **43.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Haileyesus Zeryihun](https://appshunter.io/developer/919944382) | [Cupid Media Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/398430432) |

## What reviewers say

### EthioGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethioguide/id1557938865)

Discover Ethiopian businesses categorized for easy browsing. Find contact information, send messages, get directions, and view business details with photos. Users can rate and comment on listings.

**Highlights:** Business directory by category, Contact information (phone, email, text), Driving directions, Business details and pictures, User ratings and comments, Search for businesses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Basic | $149.99 | one-time |
| Silver Plus | $174.99 | one-time |
| Gold Plus | $199.99 | one-time |


### AfroIntroductions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afrointroductions-afro-dating/id1597869513)

Connect with African singles worldwide for dating, friendship, or finding a life partner. Create a profile, search for matches, and start chatting to find your perfect connection.

**Highlights:** Create and edit dating profiles, Search for African singles globally, Chat with other users, Receive instant notifications, Profile upgrades for enhanced visibility, Advanced fraud detection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership (1 week) | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Platinum Membership (1 week) | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold Membership (1 Month) | $33.99 | per month |
| Platinum Membership (1 month) | $39.99 | per month |
| Gold Membership (1 Month) | $43.90 | per month |
| Platinum Membership (12 Months) | $51.90 | per month |
| Gold Membership (3 months) | $67.99 | per 3 months |
| Platinum Membership (3 months) | $79.99 | per 3 months |
| Gold Membership (3 Months) | $89.90 | per 3 months |
| Platinum Membership (12 Months) | $104.99 | per 3 months |
| Gold Membership (12 months) | $134.99 | per year |
| Platinum Membership(12 months) | $169.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for finding a serious relationship
- 🤩 Beautiful and caring African women
- 💻 Easy to navigate
- 🙏 Found my match and am happy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Accounts terminated/banned for unclear reasons
- 🤔 Suspicious account verification requirements
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Many fake/scammer profiles, especially from Ghana
- 🔒 Can't message without paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues
- Accounts getting logged out randomly

**Requested features**

- Ability to search for polygamy-accepting profiles
- Improved location-based matching
- Free messaging for non-subscribers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EthioGuide free?

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

### Is AfroIntroductions free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EthioGuide or AfroIntroductions?

AfroIntroductions is rated higher. EthioGuide averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AfroIntroductions averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do EthioGuide or AfroIntroductions have ads?

Neither EthioGuide nor AfroIntroductions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EthioGuide or AfroIntroductions?

EthioGuide ships an update every 10 days, and AfroIntroductions weekly. Most recently, EthioGuide was updated on October 7, 2026 and AfroIntroductions on October 21, 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.*