Comparison

Dandelion vs GutFreunde

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

Head to head
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.

About

GutFreunde

Features
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Building friendships can be difficult sometimes, HalloFreunde makes it easier for you. Our app allows you to find people that are similar to you, it provides you with an advanced search to help you find the perfect friends. In addition, our app includes unlimited functionalities, a secure connection and many more... GutFreunde is not just for german people, you may find members from all over the globe. This app offers in-app payment for a Gold account, but Gold or not Gold, you should respect our terms of use, and those of Apple (EULA): https://www.isn-connect.com/termsofuse/ In-app payments: ---------------------- - Payments are managed by Apple - Subscription duration 1 month - Payment will be charged to the iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless the automatic renewal is deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The account will be billed for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period and will indicate the cost of renewal - Subscriptions can be managed by the user and automatic renewal can be disabled by accessing user account settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to this publication. - You must respect our rules and those of Apple, even if you pay for this application your account may be banned if the administration assumes that certain rules of use have not been followed. Terms of use: https://www.isn-connect.com/termsofuse/ If you have questions, you can contact us: https://www.isn-connect.com/contact-us/

Screenshots

Dandelion4 screens
GutFreunde4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dandelion at none against GutFreunde's 1. Dandelion also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). GutFreunde's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. GutFreunde sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per month. Dandelion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dandelion ships an update weekly, GutFreunde every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dandelion versus GutFreunde: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDandelionGutFreunde
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB23 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDandelion Dating, Inc.Bachir EL HAGE

In-app purchases

None

Dandelion

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GutFreunde

Subscriptions1
  • Gold Account for 1 Month$5.491 Month

Questions

Is Dandelion free?
Dandelion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GutFreunde free?
GutFreunde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dandelion or GutFreunde have ads?
Dandelion shows ads; GutFreunde does not.
Which is updated more often, Dandelion or GutFreunde?
Dandelion ships an update weekly, and GutFreunde every 7 months. Most recently, Dandelion was updated on June 2, 2026 and GutFreunde on September 19, 2026.

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