8pm vs LM Dating
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8pm
Connect with new people in your area to make friends, expand your social network, or find dates. Discover individuals with shared interests nearby, whether you're new to a city or traveling.
- Meet new people
- Expand social network
- Connect with locals
- Find dates
- Chat and connect
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Welcome to 8PM Africa's Hottest Dating Community Looking to meet amazing people in your area? Whether you've just moved to a new city, want to expand your social circle, or find that special someone; 8PM makes it easy to connect with real people near you. Why Choose 8PM? Real Connections Chat instantly with people who share your interests and vibe Location-Based Matching; Discover singles in your neighborhood or anywhere you travel Safe & Verified: We prioritize your safety with profile verification and reporting tools Smart Matching: Our algorithm learns what you like and shows you better matches over time Ovie AI Predictions: Get exclusive AI-powered sports predictions and win big! Perfect For: • Meeting new people after relocating • Finding locals when travelling • Expanding your social network • Dating with intention or just having fun! Go Premium and unlock unlimited likes, see who viewed your profile, get priority matching, and access exclusive features. Don't be shy your next great connection is just a tap away. Download 8PM today and start matching!
LM Dating
This dating app focuses on meaningful connections with curated matches and clear intentions. It blends technology with human insight to reduce noise and foster trust, offering private messaging and robust privacy controls for adult users.
- Curated matches for compatibility
- Human insight alongside technology
- Clear intention setting
- Private and secure messaging
- User privacy and safety prioritized
- Adults only (18+)
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LM Dating is a modern dating app designed for people who want more than endless swiping. Whether you’re looking for a serious relationship, something casual, or simply exploring connections, LM Dating helps you meet people with honesty and intention. Why LM Dating? • Curated Matches – Discover profiles selected for compatibility, not randomness • Matchmaker Touch – Human insight alongside smart technology • Clear Intent – Be open about what you’re looking for from the start • Private Messaging – Chat securely once there’s mutual interest Designed for Real Connections LM Dating blends technology with human insight to reduce noise, increase trust, and make dating feel personal again. just meaningful introductions and real conversations. Your Privacy Matters We prioritise user safety and privacy. You’re always in control, with easy reporting, blocking, and account management tools built in. For Adults Only LM Dating is intended for users aged 18 and over. Download LM Dating and connect with people who are honest about what they want — whatever stage they’re in. Support: support@dealfusion.co.uk https://www.dealfusion.co.uk/contact https://www.dealfusion.co.uk/lm-dating/privacy https://www.dealfusion.co.uk/lm-dating/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 8pm at none against LM Dating's shown. 8pm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). LM Dating's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (9 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. 8pm sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per 7 days and LM Dating sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
8pm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively.
8pm ships an update every 3 weeks, LM Dating every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 8pm | LM Dating |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.7 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 8pm Limited | DEALFUSION TECH LABS LTD |
Customer experience
8pm
LM Dating
Bugs and requests
8pm
Reported bugs
3 issues- Signing out and unable to sign back in
- Subscription not working even after payment
- Frequent crashes and app instability
Requested features
5 requests- Allow users to report fake profiles and scammers
- Improve payment methods and subscription handling
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Enhance location-based features and nearby user functionality
- Add ability to delete or change profile pictures
LM Dating
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
8pm
- Weekly Premium$0.697 Days
- Sports AI Weekly$0.997 Days
- Sports AI Monthly$1.991 Month
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- 8pm Monthly Subscription$2.491 Month
- 6 Months Premium$10.996 Months
- Yearly Premium$17.991 Year
- Stories+ 30-Day Pass (Basic)$1.99
- Stories+ 30-Day Pass (Standard)$2.99
- Stories+ 30-Day Pass (Premium)$5.99
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- Stories+ 30-Day Pass (VIP)$11.99
LM Dating
- Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
- Premium Annual$49.991 Year
- 100 Coins$0.99
- 1 Profile Boost$2.99
- 1 Spotlight$2.99
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- 500 Coins$3.99
- 10 Super Likes$4.99
- 1200 Coins$7.99
