Comparison

Dandelion vs Sable Dating

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

Sable Dating

Experience a dating revolution with video-first profiles for genuine personality glimpses. Rigorous measures ensure authenticity, and the app is designed to mirror diverse dating dynamics, simplifying coordination from match to meet.

Highlights
  • Video-first profiles
  • Authenticity guaranteed
  • Dating dynamics mirroring
  • Effortless date coordination
  • Genuine connections
Features
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Video-First Profiles. - Experience a dating revolution with our video-first profiles. Get a genuine glimpse into someone's world and personality from the very start. No more wondering if there's chemistry – see it, feel it, and connect on a whole new level. Authenticity Guaranteed. - Tired of dealing with catfishing and fake profiles? So are we. At Sable, we've implemented rigorous measures to ensure that every interaction is authentic, building a foundation of trust for genuine connections. Match the Way You Date. - Recognizing that men and women approach dating differently, Sable is designed to mirror the diverse dynamics of modern relationships. Your match, your way – because compatibility goes beyond a simple swipe. Effortless Coordination. - We know that coordinating dates can be a challenge. That's why Sable comes equipped with features to simplify the process, reducing the time it takes from match to meet. Spend less time planning and more time enjoying those special moments. Join Sable today and revolutionize your dating experience. Embrace fewer first dates and discover the joy of more second dates. Welcome to a world where connections aren't just made, they're celebrated.

Screenshots

Dandelion4 screens
Sable Dating4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sable Dating at none against Dandelion's shown. Sable Dating also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Dandelion's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dandelion against 5.0 for Sable Dating. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dandelion ships an update weekly, Sable Dating every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dandelion versus Sable Dating: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDandelionSable Dating
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB75 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDandelion Dating, Inc.Sable North Inc.

Customer experience

Dandelion

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sable Dating

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dandelion

No in-app purchases

None

Sable Dating

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dandelion free?
Dandelion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sable Dating free?
Sable Dating is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dandelion or Sable Dating?
Dandelion and Sable Dating are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Dandelion or Sable Dating have ads?
Dandelion shows ads; Sable Dating does not.
Which is updated more often, Dandelion or Sable Dating?
Dandelion ships an update weekly, and Sable Dating every 2 months. Most recently, Dandelion was updated on June 2, 2026 and Sable Dating on June 1, 2026.

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