Comparison

Dandelion vs HiStalker

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

HiStalker

Features
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Meet real people around you — not followers, not matches. Just 5 strangers with the same vibe, same location, same interests. One room. Real conversations. No filters. How it works: • Open the app — we find 5 people near you who share your interests • You're placed in a private group room instantly • Talk, connect, add each other as friends • Continue in private chat whenever you want This isn't another dating app. This isn't another feed. This is how you actually meet people. Aura Card Share your Aura Card on your Instagram, Snapchat, or WhatsApp Story. People rate your vibe from 0 to 10 and leave their honest take. Our AI turns every response into your personal aura — a real description of how others see you. Not what you post. Not what you think. What people actually feel when they see you.

Screenshots

Dandelion4 screens
HiStalker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dandelion at weekly against HiStalker's monthly. Dandelion also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dandelion ships an update weekly, HiStalker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Dandelion versus HiStalker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDandelionHiStalker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDandelion Dating, Inc.HISTALKER LLC

In-app purchases

None

Dandelion

No in-app purchases

None

HiStalker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dandelion free?
Dandelion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HiStalker free?
HiStalker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dandelion or HiStalker have ads?
Both Dandelion and HiStalker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dandelion or HiStalker?
Dandelion ships an update weekly, and HiStalker monthly. Most recently, Dandelion was updated on September 28, 2026 and HiStalker on October 8, 2026.

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