Ekluv vs Shimy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ekluv
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Less frustration, more clarity. You get to know the important details upfront — ethnicity, religious beliefs, diet, traits, dating approach, what are they like to date - through verified profiles with 20+ key data points. Personalised, not complicated. We don't have any confusing algorithms or AI tricks. You see people who match your preferences, plus the option to meet at our in-person events. Simple and fair. One straightforward subscription model—no hidden tiers, no upselling. All features are included. Trust and transparency. Your data is yours. We’re clear about how it’s used, and you can delete your profile anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ekluv.com/privacy-policy
Shimy
This app connects you with real people nearby who are also open to meeting. Share a live selfie when you're out, and others can respond with their own. Chat opens if you both approve, with conversations lasting 24 hours.
- Real-time proximity matching
- Live selfie verification
- Expiring posts (3 hours)
- Expiring chats (24 hours)
- Identity verification
- Mascot chat companion
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SHIMY — just be yourself*ie no swiping. no stale profiles. no wondering if anyone's even out there. stop curating. start dating. SHIMY is real-time, proximity-based, and built around one idea: if you're out, say so. post a live selfie when you're around and open to meeting someone. people nearby see it. if someone wants to meet you, they respond with their own selfie. you approve the ones you're into. chat opens. that's it. It's your time. - Post are live for 3hrs - Chats last 24hr Don't waste it. how it works: - post a live selfie when you're out - see who's nearby and actually available right now - respond to someone you like with your own selfie - get approved — start chatting - make something happen before the post expires why SHIMY is different: - real selfies, right now — not photos from two years ago - you only show up when you want to - proximity-first — the people you see are actually near you - posts expire in 3 hours — the feed is always fresh - chats last 24 hours — enough time to make plans, not enough to ghost forever - identity verified — real people only And when you just need someone to talk to... say hello to Shimy -- our fluffy little mascot lives in your chat list and is always down to talk — whether you're waiting on a match, having a rough night, or just bored. no judgment, no agenda, just good company whenever you need it. no filters. no fakes. no catfish. SHIMY just be yourself*ie.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shimy at none against Ekluv's 3. Shimy also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ekluv sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Shimy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ekluv ships an update every 3 weeks, Shimy fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Ekluv | Shimy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ekluv | Shimy, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Ekluv
- Premium$4.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$15.991 Month
- Premium$35.993 Months
Shimy
No in-app purchases








