Face2FaceDates vs Avana Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Face2FaceDates
This app prioritizes real-time video calls for dating, encouraging authentic connections. Matches must engage in a video call within 24 hours to remain active, fostering genuine interaction and chemistry.
- Real-time video calls
- 24-hour connection challenge
- Smart matching algorithm
- In-app secure video calls
- User feedback integration
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Introducing face2face: The Ultimate Video Dating Experience Welcome to the future of dating with face2face, the groundbreaking dating app that brings genuine connections to the forefront. Say goodbye to endless texting and hello to meaningful interactions in real-time! Real Connections, Real Time: With face2face, we've redefined the dating landscape by placing video calls at the heart of the experience. No more guessing games or stale profiles – see your match's expressions, hear their laughter, and feel the chemistry through face-to-face conversations. 24-Hour Challenge: We believe in making every moment count. Once you've matched with someone, the clock starts ticking. Engage in a video call with your match within 24 hours, or the connection disappears. This encourages authenticity and ensures that you invest your time in those who are genuinely interested in getting to know you. Effortless Matching: Our smart algorithm connects you with like-minded individuals who share your interests, values, and lifestyle. Swipe through profiles, find someone who sparks your interest, and let the video conversation flow. It's that simple! Safe and Secure: Your privacy is our top priority. Enjoy a secure and comfortable environment to explore connections. Video calls take place within the app, so you don't need to share personal contact information until you're ready. Feedback-Driven Experience: We care about your journey. Provide feedback on your video call experiences, and our team will continuously refine the app to ensure you have the best possible dating adventure. Don't let life's moments slip away – seize the opportunity to make real connections today. Download face2face and experience the magic of video dating like never before. Unveil the person behind the profile and create meaningful memories, one video call at a time.
Avana Live
Connect instantly with potential dates through live video calls. Vibe check in 30 seconds, play games together, and meet people at in-app or real-world events. Features a 24-hour chat timer to encourage making plans.
- 30-second live video vibe checks
- In-call games like trivia and Never Have I Ever
- In-app and real-world event discovery
- 24-hour chat timer for active conversations
- Live video verification for all users
- Match Rooms for ongoing conversations
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Meet before you go out. Avana is dating for people who hate typing. Instead of swiping for hours and texting for weeks, you hop on a quick live video call and know in 30 seconds if there's a vibe. Real faces, real voices, real energy. HOW A CALL WORKS - See their profile. If you both swipe, the call starts. - You get 30 seconds to vibe check. Feeling it? You both tap to add time. - Like the conversation? Match, and keep talking in your Match Room. - Not feeling it? No awkward goodbye. Just move on to the next call. NEVER RUN OUT OF THINGS TO SAY Icebreaker questions are free on every call. Want more? Play Never Have I Ever, Would You Rather or Trivia together right on the call. THE PREGAME TO YOUR NIGHT OUT Avana Events: our game nights and in-app events built around a topic or a game. Join one and meet everyone else who's in it. Live Events: real events near you, like bar nights, run clubs, concerts and parties. RSVP, see who's going, and meet them before you get there. Explore: open 24/7 for whenever you feel like talking to someone new. NO DEAD CHATS When you match, your chat has a 24-hour timer that resets every time the other person replies. Make a plan or let it go. No more matches sitting in your inbox for weeks. REAL PEOPLE ONLY Everyone on Avana is live video verified. No bots, no catfish, no old photos. What you see on the call is who shows up. FREE ON AVANA - Live video calls and matching - Icebreaker questions on every call - Avana Events, Live Events and Explore - RSVPs and seeing who's going - Up to 8 open chats in your Match Room AVANA+ (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) - 14 open chats (6 bonus) - Restore expired chats - Unlimited likes, and see who liked you - Select City: match in any city on the map - Unlimited premium games - Priority matching at events Avana+ is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Go out. Without going out. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://avanalive.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Face2FaceDates at none against Avana Live's 10. Face2FaceDates also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Avana Live sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Face2FaceDates asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Face2FaceDates against 5.0 for Avana Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Face2FaceDates ships an update weekly, Avana Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Face2FaceDates | Avana Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Trent Endresen | Avana Live, LLC |
Customer experience
Face2FaceDates
Avana Live
In-app purchases
Face2FaceDates
No in-app purchases
Avana Live
- Aura+ Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Aura+ Quarterly7 Days trial$69.993 Months
- Aura+ Half-Yearly7 Days trial$107.996 Months
- 10 Hearts$0.99
- 3 Add time$1.99
- 25 Hearts$2.49
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- 10 Add time$4.99
- 25 Add time$9.99
- 50 Hearts$9.99
- 25 Ice breaker games$10.99









