Comparison

Surf Dating vs MyTruDate

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

Head to head
About

Surf Dating

This dating app offers a unique Grid interface for authentic connections. It features human-verified profiles to ensure no bots or catfishes, and allows extensive filtering by interests and location for a safer dating experience.

Highlights
  • Human-verified profiles
  • Grid interface for control
  • Filter by interests and location
  • Mutual connections feature
  • Secure and safe dating
  • Bot and catfish free
Features
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SURF is a new wave of dating. Our Grid is designed for control and authenticity, putting you in charge of your Grid. You can filter and search based on interests, location, mutual connections, and so much more. All profile's are 100% human-verified by the SURF Verification Team - guaranteeing no bots or catfishes; just friend-of-friends! SURF is the safer, better way to date. We'll see you on the Grid! Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Terms of use: https://www.surfdating.com/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://www.surfdating.com/privacy-policy

About

MyTruDate

This dating app prioritizes user safety through identity verification and criminal background checks. It offers precise search filters and full control over profile visibility, eliminating swiping and algorithms for a more efficient dating experience.

Highlights
  • Identity verification
  • Criminal background checks
  • Precision search filters
  • No swiping
  • No algorithms
  • 100% control over profiles
Features
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Date Safer. Date Smarter. MyTruDate is America’s first dating app with mandatory safety screening for 100% of its members. Safer dating is the mission, not the sales pitch.   Confidential & Secure Mandatory Safety Screening Every member completes our 3-step process before joining:   U.S. Government ID Verification: Scan front/back of your current, unexpired U.S. State ID/DL. No passports. Encrypted & confidential. AI-Driven Bio-facial Matching: Quick facial scan confirms you’re a real human and matches your face to your U.S. Gov’t State ID. An industry-leading fraud prevention measure. Comprehensive Background Screening: A+, BBB rated experts conduct confidential & secure background screening of criminal records in seconds.   This process helps keep out people with violent criminal convictions, catfishing, minors and AI bots. *Only 1 in 3 applicants pass this rigorous screening process to join our community.*   MyTruDate runs recurring checks, and our internal fingerprinting prevents banned users from re-entering with new phone numbers and/or emails.   You Control Discovery No swiping. No manipulative algorithms. Use our precision search engine to find exactly who you are looking for instantly.   What’s New? Introducing MyTruCheck MyTruCheck is MyTruDate's optional in-app people search feature that provides access to publicly available information. With just a name and/or phone number, users can quickly generate a personalized information profile designed to save time and simplify online research. Whether exploring a new connection, reconnecting with someone from the past, networking, or seeking additional information for personal or informational purposes, MyTruCheck offers a convenient resource to support informed decision-making.   MyTruCheck Non-FCRA Disclaimer: MyTruCheck is not a consumer reporting agency, nor is its product a consumer report. It is available for personal use only, and cannot be used for employment or tenant screening, or credit decisions. Download MyTruDate and join this premium safety-screened community, today!

Screenshots

Surf Dating4 screens
MyTruDate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Surf Dating at 519 against MyTruDate's 18. Surf Dating also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). MyTruDate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads 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. Surf Dating sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and MyTruDate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Surf Dating against 3.9 for MyTruDate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Surf Dating has 519 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Surf Dating's written reviews are positive against 60% of MyTruDate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf Dating ships an update every 11 days, MyTruDate every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Surf Dating versus MyTruDate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurf DatingMyTruDate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (519 ratings) — better3.9 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings519 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB83 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSiift Inc.TruDate Corporation

Customer experience

Surf Dating

All ratings517 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative24.0%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral0.4%
Negative22.1%

MyTruDate

All ratings18 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Surf Dating

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Cannot get past education profile setup
  • Freezes when trying to remove profiles

Requested features

2 requests
  • Trade school education option
  • Ability to select contacts to share

MyTruDate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Surf Dating

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$15.991 Month
  • Recommended$38.993 Months
Show 1 more
  • Best Value$59.996 Months
One-time3
  • 3 Gems$10.99
  • 12 Gems$35.99
  • 24 Gems$59.99
1 purchases

MyTruDate

One-time1
  • MyTruCheck$7.99

Questions

Is Surf Dating free?
Surf Dating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyTruDate free?
MyTruDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Surf Dating or MyTruDate?
Surf Dating is rated higher. Surf Dating averages 4.0 out of 5 from 519 ratings, while MyTruDate averages 3.9 from 18 ratings.
Do Surf Dating or MyTruDate have ads?
Neither Surf Dating nor MyTruDate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf Dating or MyTruDate?
Surf Dating ships an update every 11 days, and MyTruDate every 4 weeks. Most recently, Surf Dating was updated on November 7, 2026 and MyTruDate on November 3, 2026.

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