Comparison

Sunshine Match vs Dandelion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sunshine Match

Connect with singles in a safe and private environment. This platform helps you meet people with similar social interests and lifestyles, offering a modern way to build meaningful connections. Find friends or explore potential relationships with an enjoyable and engaging experience.

Highlights
  • Connect with local singles
  • Chat and build relationships
  • View user profiles
  • Swipe to show interest
  • Advanced matching options
  • Personalized preference filters
Features
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Sunshine provides a simple and safe platform for singles to connect in a fun and private environment. It’s designed for people who want to meet, chat, and build meaningful connections with other singles in their area. This goes beyond traditional dating. Sunshine focuses on connecting singles with the wider community, making it easier to meet people who match your social interests and lifestyle. No pressure, no confusion—just a modern and enjoyable way to connect. Millions of singles are using online platforms to meet new people, and Sunshine offers a fresh and engaging experience to help you find compatible connections. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends or explore potential relationships, Sunshine makes it simple and enjoyable. Download the official Sunshine app today and start connecting with singles near you! It’s free to: * View user profiles with photos and complete details * Swipe to show interest and connect * View and rate your daily matches * Report or flag users directly from the chat if inappropriate behavior is found (reported users are reviewed and removed if necessary) Subscribe and unlock more features: * Advanced matching options * Undo your last swipe * Multi-level matchmaking features * Enhanced visibility and interaction tools Personalized preference filters: * Dietary options * Exercise preferences * Personality traits * Love language * Pets * Travel preferences * Movie preferences * Education * Lifestyle choices * Children preferences * Religion * Sports interests * US States Subscription details: Subscription options start from $8.39/month: * 1 month: $8.39 * 3 months: $9.39 * 6 months: $13.49 * 12 months: $28.00 * Payment will be charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation * Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period * Renewal charges occur within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period * Subscriptions can be managed in your Apple Account settings By tapping Continue on the purchase button, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled in your Apple ID settings. Your personal data is securely stored on Sunshine. Please review our policies below: Terms & Conditions: https://sunsigninc.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://sunsigninc.com/privacypolicy/

About

Dandelion

This app aims to reduce ghosting and dating burnout by focusing on genuine connections. It limits chats to three at a time, with conversations lasting seven days to encourage moving from the app to a first date. Earn in-app items by completing daily activities.

Highlights
  • Limited chats to prevent ghosting
  • Seven-day conversation limit
  • Key system for initiating chats
  • Flower system for special invites
  • Daily activities for earning rewards
  • Focus on genuine interest
Features
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Dating is hard — we know, we've been there too. We were burnt out from constantly being ghosted and dating like it was a second job. That’s why we created Dandelion: the app to bring an end to ghosting and dating burnout by focusing on matches who are genuinely interested in each other. HOW IT WORKS On Dandelion, chats are limited to three at a time. This means when someone messages you, you know they're genuinely interested in getting to know you. Conversations last for seven days to lead you from the app to a first date. With Dandelion, only focus on the most important connections and make every hello special. It's like finding that one person who catches your eye, walking over, and introducing yourself. Dandelion is open in the NYC area, so if you’re tired of the same-old apps, try Dandelion and start dating like you mean it. TELL ME MORE Everyone starts with 3 keys. After matching with someone, you can use a key to invite them to chat. You also use a key when accepting a chat invite. Because both you and your match use a key, every conversation means something special. After sending or receiving an invite, you or your match have 24 hours to accept. When an invite is accepted, your chat will last for 7 days unless you end it earlier. After the chat ends or if your invite isn’t accepted, you will get your key back so you can start a new conversation or re-invite them to continue talking. If someone you want to talk to doesn’t have any keys left to accept your invite, you can still chat with them by sending a flower. Flowers are special because the recipient doesn’t need to use a key to accept the invite. Unlike keys, once a flower is accepted, it will disappear, so use them on the people who interest you the most. You can earn flowers by completing daily activities like logging in and liking someone new. SAY HI Contact us at hello@dandeliondating.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/dandeliondating/ NEED HELP? Support: https://www.dandeliondating.com/contact/ Privacy: https://www.dandeliondating.com/privacy/ Terms: https://www.dandeliondating.com/terms/ All app screenshots are for illustrative purposes only.

Screenshots

Sunshine Match4 screens
Dandelion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dandelion at none against Sunshine Match's 4. Dandelion also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Sunshine Match's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Sunshine Match sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.39 per month. Dandelion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sunshine Match against 5.0 for Dandelion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunshine Match ships an update every 8 days, Dandelion weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sunshine Match versus Dandelion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunshine MatchDandelion
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB37 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSunSignDandelion Dating, Inc.

Customer experience

Sunshine Match

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Dandelion

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sunshine Match

Subscriptions4
  • Vip Access$8.391 Month
  • Vip Access03$9.393 Months
  • Vip Access06$13.496 Months
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  • Vip Access1$28.001 Year
None

Dandelion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sunshine Match free?
Sunshine Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dandelion free?
Dandelion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sunshine Match or Dandelion?
Sunshine Match and Dandelion are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Sunshine Match or Dandelion have ads?
Dandelion shows ads; Sunshine Match does not.
Which is updated more often, Sunshine Match or Dandelion?
Sunshine Match ships an update every 8 days, and Dandelion weekly. Most recently, Sunshine Match was updated on June 1, 2026 and Dandelion on June 2, 2026.

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