Comparison

Hugs Dating vs GutFreunde

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

Head to head
About

Hugs Dating

This social networking app connects individuals with disabilities to find partners and friends who share similar interests or experiences. Users can join virtual rooms based on hobbies, chat, make calls, and video calls.

Highlights
  • Connect with people with shared disabilities
  • Virtual rooms for dating, hobbies, and interests
  • Chat, call, and video call features
  • Profile customization with color indicators
  • Location-based matching
  • VIP access for enhanced features
Features
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Do you have a disability and want to find someone who mirrors your same interests? Or have the opportunity to chat with people who have the same disability as you? Hugs Dating is the solution to your needs! On your welcome to the community, you will find 2 colors. Yellow- Disable Blue- Able Your profile picture, in the message section, will have the circle colored according to your choice so you will already know who is on the other side. You’ll find virtual rooms are divided into macro-categories such as dating, study, sports, travel, cooking and artists. By entering one of the virtual rooms, you can see who shares the same passion as you, scrolling to the left you will find different profiles to like, if there is a match you have a topic to chat about. In addition to chatting, you will have the ability to make calls, video calls, send photos and documents. Hugs Dating offers you 50 swipes per day and one super like per month, which you can increase with VIP access for only 3$ a month. By purchasing VIP access, you will get infinite swipes and 5 monthly super likes. You will also have the option to give second chances and go back to your dislike. With the VIP access, you will also find out who you received a like from by going to the "Favorite" section. By clicking on the "Near you" you will have a radius of 100 km to find your ideal match, while in the VIP version you will have the possibility to increase up to 500 km. Plus by editing your current location under "edit profile" you will be able to move your location around the world even if you are not there at the moment, instead in the free version only the current location of your phone will be used. Sounds like fun? Then what are you waiting for? Let's meet in the Hugs Dating community! By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use. Please read them carefully https://hugsdating.app/hugs-dating-app-terms-of-use-end-user-license-agreement/

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

Hugs Dating3 screens
GutFreunde4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hugs Dating and GutFreunde are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Hugs Dating sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and GutFreunde sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hugs Dating ships an update every 6 months, GutFreunde every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hugs Dating versus GutFreunde: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHugs DatingGutFreunde
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB23 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlessandro BorrielloBachir EL HAGE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hugs Dating

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
1 purchases

GutFreunde

Subscriptions1
  • Gold Account for 1 Month$5.491 Month

Questions

Is Hugs Dating free?
Hugs Dating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GutFreunde free?
GutFreunde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hugs Dating or GutFreunde have ads?
Neither Hugs Dating nor GutFreunde shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hugs Dating or GutFreunde?
Hugs Dating ships an update every 6 months, and GutFreunde every 7 months. Most recently, Hugs Dating was updated on June 5, 2026 and GutFreunde on September 19, 2026.

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