Desti vs Jili Dating
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Desti
This app facilitates dating by focusing on shared destinations and activities, aiming to bypass superficial small talk. It connects users based on where they want to go and what they want to do.
- Dating with a destination
- Focus on activities
- Bypass small talk
- Connect based on locations
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Nobody likes small talk... Desti: Dating with a destination
Jili Dating
Connect with real people for meaningful relationships, locally or globally. Advanced filters help you find matches based on values and preferences, while photo and video profiles showcase your personality. A verified community ensures safety and genuine connections.
- Meaningful connections
- Local and worldwide dating
- Advanced search filters
- Photo and video profiles
- Phone number verification
- Optional photo verification
- Trusted community
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Meet real people and make meaningful connections locally or worldwide. Designed for local or multicultural/international dating, our app helps you find matches who truly fit your values and preferences without any restrictions. Find your perfect match with advanced filters: - Sex, age, and location - Ethnicity and religion - Behaviors and lifestyle - Height, education, and more Show the real you with photos, videos, and voice prompts that bring your personality to life. Stay safe and meet real people only. Every user must verify their phone number and an optional photo verification system to earn a verified badge. This creates a trusted, genuine community where only real connections can grow. Whether you're looking to meet locals or connect across cultures, this is your space to build real relationships with confidence. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Jili Dating at 5.0 against Desti's 3.7. Jili Dating also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). Desti's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Jili Dating sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Desti asks for nothing beyond the download.
Jili Dating holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desti has 62 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Desti's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jili Dating's.
Desti ships an update weekly, Jili Dating every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desti | Jili Dating |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (62 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mrkt Technologies Inc. | PJSOFTCO |
Customer experience
Desti
Jili Dating
Bugs and requests
Desti
Reported bugs
26 issues- Nothing loads half the time
- App is horribly glitchy
- Cannot set up a profile
- Cannot set any destinations
- Cannot login with phone number
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- No feedback or place to input verification code
- App restarts to the beginning
- No photos popping up for profiles
- Saying no matches when a number is there, then matches appear
- No way to tell if a message has been read
- Only able to respond to the first profile caption
- Fake matches
- App crashes when trying to report
- Constantly running out of matches
- Cannot accept messages
- Updates claim bug fixes, but issues persist
- Major errors with messaging
- Major errors with making a profile
- Major errors with layout
- White text on white background
- Stuck on selecting a desti screen
- Video stopped and couldn't go forward
- App freezes or buttons don't work
- Had to force quit to change profile picture
- Cannot access or edit profile
- Cannot upload pictures to finish signing up
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to change preferences beyond gender
- Clearer direction on app usage and next steps
- Improved messaging system to indicate read messages
- Functionality to respond to specific profile captions
- Fix for the loop when trying to upload photos
Jili Dating
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Desti
No in-app purchases
Jili Dating
- Jili Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Jili 3 Months Subscription$26.993 Months
- Jili 6 Months Subscription$49.996 Months
