# Tape vs Marble Dating

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tape at none against Marble Dating's 18. Tape also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Marble Dating's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Dating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Tape asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 144 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tape's written reviews are positive against 67% of Marble Dating's.

Tape ships an update fortnightly, Marble Dating every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tape | Marble Dating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-experiences/id1607146799/reviews)** | [4.6 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **144** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 380 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tape Project Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607146801) | [MARBLE DATING CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677044782) |

## What reviewers say

### Tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tape-experiences/id1607146799)

Discover curated events, shows, and cultural experiences in NYC and LA. Join existing groups with a code or apply to the waitlist for access to exclusive happenings.

**Highlights:** Curated event listings, Shows and concerts, Cultural happenings, Access via invitation code, Waitlist for new members, NYC and Los Angeles focus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Excellent curation of events
- 💎 Discovering hidden gems
- 🎟️ Access to free tickets/experiences
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💖 Great for social events/dates

**Requested features**

- More updates and features


### Marble Dating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265)

This app facilitates real-life dating by connecting users through shared reservations at restaurants and bars. It streamlines the dating process by focusing on setting up dates first, then enabling communication. Users can create their own dates or join existing ones, fostering a more direct and efficient way to meet new people.

**Highlights:** Plan dates before chatting, Requires reservations at bars/restaurants, Map feature to find dates, Easy date creation via reservation links, Limit of 3 simultaneous dates, Timed invites and requests, Chat access after date is set

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marble Basic (1 month) | $15.00 | per month |
| Marble Premium (1 month) | $30.00 | per month |
| Marble Basic (3 months) | $30.00 | per 3 months |
| Marble Basic (6 months) | $45.00 | per 6 months |
| Marble Premium (3 months) | $60.00 | per 3 months |
| Marble Premium (6 months) | $90.00 | per 6 months |
| Marble Guest (1 year) | $100.00 | per year |
| Marble Concierge (1 year) | $200.00 | per year |
| Marble Host (1 year) | $600.00 | per year |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $149.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $449.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $649.00 | one-time |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $700 | $700.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $749.00 | one-time |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $800 | $800.00 | one-time |
| Marble Premium(1 year) + Initiation | $999.00 | one-time |
| Marble Black (1 year) + Initiation | $999.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative dating concept (reservations)
- 👍 High quality of users/people
- 🚀 Efficient, skips small talk
- 😊 Leads to actual dates
- 🌟 Good for serious relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long waiting lists/application acceptance
- 📉 Stagnant user base (same people)
- 💸 Monetization too quick/subscription required
- 👎 Poor customer support/no response
- 🚫 Account bans without clear reason

**Reported bugs**

- App not accepting applications for months
- Account banned after first date planning
- App not working
- Country code dropdown not working

**Requested features**

- Improve user application acceptance process
- Increase user base/diversity
- Better communication regarding trial periods/subscriptions
- More responsive customer support
- Address potential ethnic bias in acceptance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tape free?

Tape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Marble Dating free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tape or Marble Dating?

Tape is rated higher. Tape averages 5.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Marble Dating averages 4.6 from 144 ratings.

### Do Tape or Marble Dating have ads?

Neither Tape nor Marble Dating shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tape or Marble Dating?

Tape ships an update fortnightly, and Marble Dating every 9 days. Most recently, Tape was updated on October 27, 2026 and Marble Dating on October 24, 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.*