# Meltek vs Marble Dating

The clearest difference is rating: Marble Dating at 4.7 against Meltek's 3.8. Marble Dating also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Meltek's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Dating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Meltek asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marble Dating holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Dating has 143 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Meltek's written reviews are positive against 67% of Marble Dating's.

Meltek ships an update every 4 months, Marble Dating every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meltek | Marble Dating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meltek/id1661716397/reviews) | **[4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Meltek Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661716399) | [MARBLE DATING CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677044782) |

## What reviewers say

### Meltek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meltek/id1661716397)

Earn rewards for reducing electricity consumption during peak demand hours. Save energy, make money, and help the planet by participating in energy-saving events. Rewards can be redeemed for cash, gift cards, or charitable donations.

**Highlights:** Earn rewards for reducing electricity use, Receive advance alerts for energy-saving events, Redeem rewards for cash or gift cards, Donate rewards to charity or plant trees, Refer friends for bonus rewards, Track energy usage and savings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Marble Dating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265)

This app facilitates real-life dating by connecting users through shared reservations at restaurants and bars. It streamlines the dating process by focusing on setting up dates first, then enabling communication. Users can create their own dates or join existing ones, fostering a more direct and efficient way to meet new people.

**Highlights:** Plan dates before chatting, Requires reservations at bars/restaurants, Map feature to find dates, Easy date creation via reservation links, Limit of 3 simultaneous dates, Timed invites and requests, Chat access after date is set

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marble Basic (1 month) | $15.00 | per month |
| Marble Premium (1 month) | $30.00 | per month |
| Marble Basic (3 months) | $30.00 | per 3 months |
| Marble Basic (6 months) | $45.00 | per 6 months |
| Marble Premium (3 months) | $60.00 | per 3 months |
| Marble Premium (6 months) | $90.00 | per 6 months |
| Marble Guest (1 year) | $100.00 | per year |
| Marble Concierge (1 year) | $200.00 | per year |
| Marble Host (1 year) | $600.00 | per year |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $149.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $449.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $649.00 | one-time |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $700 | $700.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $749.00 | one-time |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $800 | $800.00 | one-time |
| Marble Premium(1 year) + Initiation | $999.00 | one-time |
| Marble Black (1 year) + Initiation | $999.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative dating concept (reservations)
- 👍 High quality of users/people
- 🚀 Efficient, skips small talk
- 😊 Leads to actual dates
- 🌟 Good for serious relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long waiting lists/application acceptance
- 📉 Stagnant user base (same people)
- 💸 Monetization too quick/subscription required
- 👎 Poor customer support/no response
- 🚫 Account bans without clear reason

**Reported bugs**

- App not accepting applications for months
- Account banned after first date planning
- App not working
- Country code dropdown not working

**Requested features**

- Improve user application acceptance process
- Increase user base/diversity
- Better communication regarding trial periods/subscriptions
- More responsive customer support
- Address potential ethnic bias in acceptance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meltek free?

Meltek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Marble Dating free?

Marble Dating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Meltek or Marble Dating?

Marble Dating is rated higher. Meltek averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Marble Dating averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do Meltek or Marble Dating have ads?

Meltek shows ads; Marble Dating does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meltek or Marble Dating?

Meltek ships an update every 4 months, and Marble Dating every 9 days. Most recently, Meltek was updated on September 25, 2026 and Marble Dating on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*