# AfroIntroductions vs NorthernPlus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NorthernPlus at none against AfroIntroductions's 10. NorthernPlus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). AfroIntroductions's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AfroIntroductions sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days. NorthernPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

NorthernPlus 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.

AfroIntroductions ships an update weekly, NorthernPlus every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AfroIntroductions | NorthernPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afrointroductions-afro-dating/id1597869513/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northernplus/id6447549495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 138 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cupid Media Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/398430432) | [Northernland LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807260317) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Platinum Membership (12 Months) | $104.99 | per 3 months |
| 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


### NorthernPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northernplus/id6447549495)

Manage your NorthernLAND services, make payments, and book events. Top up your account, view balances, and earn bonus points on all spending. Use accumulated points for services and manage your physical card.

**Highlights:** Make payments for NorthernLAND services, Make reservations, Top up account balance, View and withdraw balances, Manage physical card, Buy event tickets, Earn bonus points, Use points for payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AfroIntroductions free?

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

### Is NorthernPlus free?

NorthernPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

NorthernPlus is rated higher. AfroIntroductions averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while NorthernPlus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AfroIntroductions or NorthernPlus have ads?

Neither AfroIntroductions nor NorthernPlus shows ads.

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

AfroIntroductions ships an update weekly, and NorthernPlus every 5 months. Most recently, AfroIntroductions was updated on November 9, 2026 and NorthernPlus on November 3, 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.*