# Cupid's Diary vs AfroIntroductions

The clearest difference is rating: Cupid's Diary at 5.0 against AfroIntroductions's 4.5. Cupid's Diary also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). AfroIntroductions's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cupid's Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Cupid's Diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AfroIntroductions has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cupid's Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, AfroIntroductions weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cupid's Diary | AfroIntroductions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupids-diary-love-journal/id1590627286/reviews)** | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afrointroductions-afro-dating/id1597869513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Livio Bestulic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509350647) | [Cupid Media Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/398430432) |

## What reviewers say

### Cupid's Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupids-diary-love-journal/id1590627286)

This app helps couples track relationship moments and moods to foster understanding and improve connection. Quantify interactions, share positive news, and analyze relationship dynamics with simple logging and graphical scorecards. It can also be used for evaluating dates when using dating apps.

**Highlights:** Log relationship moods and moments, Quantify interactions, Graphical relationship scorecards, Analyze relationship dynamics, Evaluate dates, Data privacy security

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### AfroIntroductions

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

Connect with African singles worldwide for dating and relationships. Create a profile, search for matches, and start chatting to find your perfect partner. Offers advanced features for serious daters.

**Highlights:** Create and edit dating profiles, Search for singles with filters, Chat with other users, Receive instant notifications, Profile upgrades for 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 Cupid's Diary free?

Cupid's Diary 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, Cupid's Diary or AfroIntroductions?

Cupid's Diary is rated higher. Cupid's Diary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AfroIntroductions averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Cupid's Diary or AfroIntroductions have ads?

Neither Cupid's Diary nor AfroIntroductions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cupid's Diary or AfroIntroductions?

Cupid's Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and AfroIntroductions weekly. Most recently, Cupid's Diary was updated on October 13, 2026 and AfroIntroductions on November 1, 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.*