Comparison

Vibes Only vs Surf Dating

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

Head to head
About

Vibes Only

Immerse yourself in erotic audio stories with synchronized vibrator feedback. Explore diverse fantasies, control your device manually or automatically, and access exclusive video content from sex experts. Enhance your pleasure with connected adult toys.

Highlights
  • Synchronized vibrator feedback
  • Erotic audio stories
  • Manual and automatic vibration control
  • Exclusive video content
  • Connected device controller
  • Long-distance partner control
Features
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Vibes Only is an immersive audio app designed to pair with your personal wellness accessories for a unique, customizable listening experience. How it works: Open the app, check in with your mood, and choose an experience. Explore a library of romantic audio stories featuring diverse, inclusive characters across a range of moods and scenarios, from lighthearted and flirty to emotional and story-driven. Connect your Vibes Only accessory via Bluetooth for enhanced control. Use automatic mode for a seamless experience, or switch to manual mode anytime for personalized settings. Free features (no purchase required): - Bluetooth controller for Vibes Only devices - Full access to all customization settings - Battery estimator - Mood check and story selection You don't need a Vibes Only accessory to enjoy the audio stories. Premium features (requires paid subscription): - Remote Connect: stay connected with a partner, no matter the distance - Lyric Mode: follow along with the written story content - Discreet Mode: reduces on-screen visibility and notifications - Listening to history and favorites Subscription options: - 3-day free trial, then $49.99/year - $7.99/month Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period.

About

Surf Dating

This dating app prioritizes authenticity and user control with a unique 'Grid' interface. It offers advanced filtering options and human-verified profiles to ensure a safe and genuine connection experience.

Highlights
  • Human-verified profiles
  • Advanced filtering by interests, location, connections
  • User-controlled 'Grid' interface
  • Bot and catfish-free experience
  • Friend-of-friends connections
Features
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SURF is a new wave of dating. Our Grid is designed for control and authenticity, putting you in charge of your Grid. You can filter and search based on interests, location, mutual connections, and so much more. All profile's are 100% human-verified by the SURF Verification Team - guaranteeing no bots or catfishes; just friend-of-friends! SURF is the safer, better way to date. We'll see you on the Grid! Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://www.surfdating.com/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://www.surfdating.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Vibes Only4 screens
Surf Dating4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vibes Only at 4.6 against Surf Dating's 3.9. Vibes Only also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 77%) and device support (3 vs 1). Surf Dating's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Vibes Only sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Surf Dating sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vibes Only holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 510 and 487 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Vibes Only's written reviews are positive against 77% of Surf Dating's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibes Only ships an update every 6 weeks, Surf Dating every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vibes Only versus Surf Dating: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibes OnlySurf Dating
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (510 ratings) — better3.9 (487 ratings)
Positive reviews90.5% of reviews — better77.2% of reviews
Number of ratings510 — better487
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB50 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVibes Only LLCSiift Inc.

Customer experience

Vibes Only

All ratings510 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative4.7%

Surf Dating

All ratings487 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral0.5%
Negative22.4%

User reviews

Vibes Only

From 510 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great concept
  • 🔥 Spicy audio content
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 💥 Game-changing experience
  • 🔗 Seamless Bluetooth connectivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes/bugs
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues with toys
  • 🔍 Limited free content
  • 🕰️ Short free trial period
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

Surf Dating

From 487 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 Verified user profiles
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🚀 Efficient search and filtering
  • 💡 Mutual friends feature for trust
  • 🔒 Secure and safe connections

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and freezing app
  • 🤔 Mandatory contact sharing requirement
  • ⏱️ Extremely long verification process
  • 🤔 Forced referral system to create account
  • 🤔 Limited user selection in some areas

Bugs and requests

Vibes Only

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Toys not syncing properly with app
  • Bluetooth connection issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse narrators and storylines
  • Longer audio content
  • Remote control for long-distance partners
  • Ability to customize/rename connected toys

Surf Dating

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot get past education profile setup
  • Freezes when trying to remove profiles

Requested features

2 requests
  • Trade school education option
  • Ability to select contacts to share

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Vibes Only

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
7 purchases

Surf Dating

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$15.991 Month
  • Recommended$38.993 Months
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  • Best Value$59.996 Months
One-time3
  • 3 Gems$10.99
  • 12 Gems$35.99
  • 24 Gems$59.99

Questions

Is Vibes Only free?
Vibes Only is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surf Dating free?
Surf Dating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vibes Only or Surf Dating?
Vibes Only is rated higher. Vibes Only averages 4.6 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while Surf Dating averages 3.9 from 487 ratings.
Do Vibes Only or Surf Dating have ads?
Neither Vibes Only nor Surf Dating shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vibes Only or Surf Dating?
Vibes Only ships an update every 6 weeks, and Surf Dating every 9 days. Most recently, Vibes Only was updated on September 23, 2026 and Surf Dating on September 22, 2026.

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