# SmoothLynk vs Date Draft

The clearest difference is monetization model: Date Draft at free against SmoothLynk's free with in-app purchases. SmoothLynk's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmoothLynk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Date Draft sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmoothLynk ships an update every 4 weeks, Date Draft every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmoothLynk | Date Draft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-draft/id6755495017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Follow Your Instincts UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685182697) | [Date Draft Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854212615) |

## What reviewers say

### SmoothLynk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothlynk-connect-irl/id1601091731)

Discover mutual feelings with this app designed for real-world connections and events. It allows users to discreetly express interest in others nearby or at the same event, with notifications only sent if the interest is reciprocated. Organizers can also create custom events to facilitate connections among guests.

**Highlights:** Discover mutual feelings, Live Radar for nearby users, Event-specific QR code integration, Create custom events, Discreet interest signaling, In-app chat for matched users, Referral system for extra Lynks

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Öffentliche Symp Party | $7.99 | one-time |


### Date Draft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-draft/id6755495017)

This social networking app offers a unique approach to dating by allowing users to "trade" profiles they aren't interested in. It aims to reduce dating fatigue and ghosting by giving connections a second chance within a community-driven environment.

**Highlights:** Profile trading for second chances, Reduces dating fatigue, Community-driven dating, Smart matchmaking, Anonymous profile trading

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| 1 Unblur a Profile | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 One Time Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5 Unblur a Profile | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Unblur a Profile | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 One Time Boost | $18.99 | one-time |
| 5 Trades | $24.99 | one-time |
| 10 One Time Boost | $24.99 | one-time |
| 15 Trades | $54.99 | one-time |
| 50 Trades | $124.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmoothLynk free?

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

### Is Date Draft free?

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

### Do SmoothLynk or Date Draft have ads?

Neither SmoothLynk nor Date Draft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmoothLynk or Date Draft?

SmoothLynk ships an update every 4 weeks, and Date Draft every 3 months. Most recently, SmoothLynk was updated on September 10, 2026 and Date Draft on August 30, 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.*