Cheshmak vs Zavaj
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cheshmak
This is a completely free online dating service dedicated to connecting people worldwide. It focuses on providing dependable customer service and unique features without any cost to users. The app aims to foster friendliness and facilitate global connections across all cultures and languages.
- Completely free dating service
- Global connections
- No payment required
- Dependable customer service
- Unique features
- Supports all cultures and languages
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Welcome to Cheshmak (#1 Persian Dating App) your FIRST and ONLY free dating app in the world. Cheshmak is completely a free dating app and will NEVER require that you pay to continue using the services. We're dedicated to giving you the very best of services, with a focus on four characteristics, dependability customer service, uniqueness and (most importantly things) completely a free service. Our passion is helping and connecting all people around the world be more friendly, providing the best services for free, and gave them the impetus to turn hard work and inspiration into to a booming free online dating service for across the world without limitations for any cultures and languages. We now serve customers all over the world, in the UK, EU, US and across the world, and are thrilled to be a part of the adjective, quirky, friendly, fair trade wing of the industry. Why Cheshmak? Always Free (no subscriptions, no hidden fees) Unlimited Swipes & Matches (chat freely) Persian & English (fully bilingual) Global & Inclusive (for all cultures and backgrounds) Join thousands of members. Meet new people, make friends, and find your love! support@cheshmak.co.uk https://cheshmak.co.uk
Zavaj
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Welcome to Zavaj, the premier global Muslim matchmaking platform designed for single Muslims seeking meaningful connections and halal intentions. Whether you are looking for a life partner locally or internationally, Zavaj combines modern app design with traditional values to help you find your ideal match safely and respectfully.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Zavaj at none against Cheshmak's shown. Zavaj also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cheshmak ships an update every 6 weeks, Zavaj every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Cheshmak | Zavaj |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Knik Ltd | TURKISH TEKNOLOJI A.S. |
Bugs and requests
Cheshmak
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login/registration issues
- Freezing and app instability
- Incorrect user information display
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to delete messages and accounts
- More detailed user profiles
- Enhanced privacy and security options
- Improved location-based features
Zavaj
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cheshmak
No in-app purchases
Zavaj
No in-app purchases








