Surf Dating vs Platform Living
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surf Dating
This dating app prioritizes authenticity and user control with a unique 'Grid' interface. It offers advanced filtering options and human-verified profiles to ensure a safe and genuine connection experience.
- Human-verified profiles
- Advanced filtering by interests, location, connections
- User-controlled 'Grid' interface
- Bot and catfish-free experience
- Friend-of-friends connections
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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
Platform Living
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides Platform residents with high-tech convenience at the touch of their fingertips. Download the app to: • Access the payment portal • Submit maintenance requests 24/7 and receive status updates • Receive important updates & communication from the community manager • Meet your neighbors through resident interest groups • Participate in our hotel style concierge services program • Reserve amenity spaces within the property • Sign up for building events & fitness classes • Get rewards and discounts to local stores & restaurants • Manage your visitors and send virtual keys • Access all of your digital keys from a single device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platform Living at none against Surf Dating's 7. Platform Living also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Surf Dating's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 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. Platform Living asks for nothing beyond the download.
Surf Dating ships an update every 11 days, Platform Living every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surf Dating | Platform Living |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (517 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 517 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 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 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Siift Inc. | Elevated Lifestyles Inc |
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
Platform Living
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
Platform Living
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Surf Dating free?
Is Platform Living free?
Do Surf Dating or Platform Living have ads?
Which is updated more often, Surf Dating or Platform Living?
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