Surf Dating vs Type S Night Lights
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
Type S Night Lights
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Type S Night Lights is the official app for the Type S Night Lights event, hosted in partnership with renowned automotive photographer Larry Chen. Dedicated to celebrating car culture, custom builds, and the enthusiasts behind them, the app lets you reserve your free entry pass and join an unforgettable night focused on the cars, the community, and the passion that brings everyone together. What's New (version notes for v1) Welcome to Night Lights! This first release brings free event entry, the full build showcase, People's Choice voting, and the ability to follow your favorite cars. More rounds and features are on the way — thanks for being here early.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Type S Night Lights at none against Surf Dating's 7. Type S Night Lights also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Type S Night Lights asks for nothing beyond the download.
Surf Dating ships an update every 11 days, Type S Night Lights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surf Dating | Type S Night Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (517 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 517 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siift Inc. | Winplus North America 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
Type S Night Lights
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
Type S Night Lights
No in-app purchases









