Surf Dating vs TheBase Coliving
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Human-verified profiles
- Grid interface for control
- Filter by interests and location
- Mutual connections feature
- Secure and safe dating
- Bot and catfish free
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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
TheBase Coliving
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TheBase Coliving app allows you: - Access to your apartment and public areas - Submit support tickets - Community with other residents - See and sign up for upcoming events - Get specials offers for shops in the surrounding area
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheBase Coliving at none against Surf Dating's 7. TheBase Coliving also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Surf Dating's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Surf Dating sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TheBase Coliving asks for nothing beyond the download.
Surf Dating ships an update every 11 days, TheBase Coliving every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surf Dating | TheBase Coliving |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (519 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 519 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siift Inc. | theBASE Fol Group GmbH |
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
TheBase Coliving
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Surf Dating
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Monthly$15.991 Month
- Recommended$38.993 Months
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- Best Value$59.996 Months
- 3 Gems$10.99
- 12 Gems$35.99
- 24 Gems$59.99
TheBase Coliving
No in-app purchases
