# StayFriends vs Blindmate

The clearest difference is rating: Blindmate at 4.7 against StayFriends's 3.0. Blindmate also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 49%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). StayFriends's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StayFriends sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $23.99 per year and Blindmate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blindmate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blindmate has 185 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of StayFriends's written reviews are positive against 91% of Blindmate's.

StayFriends ships an update every 3 months, Blindmate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StayFriends | Blindmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stayfriends/id366979499/reviews) | **[4.7 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindmate/id1547219764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stroeer Connections GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/366978322) | [BlindMate GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546596008) |

## What reviewers say

### StayFriends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stayfriends/id366979499)

Reconnect with former classmates and friends from school. Find old acquaintances by selecting your school and graduation year. Stay in touch by managing your profile, sending messages, and sharing photos.

**Highlights:** Find former school friends, Manage personal profile, Contact classmates, Send messages and photos, Receive push notifications, View school details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold M | $23.99 | per year |
| Goldplus | $35.99 | per year |


### Blindmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindmate/id1547219764)

This social dating app lets your friends find matches for you by answering questions and swiping. Singles can chat with matches their friends discover, while friends enjoy an invisible profile as matchmakers. It aims to provide authentic connections through trusted friends.

**Highlights:** Friends answer questions to create profiles, Friends swipe and find matches, Singles chat with friend-found matches, Invisible profile for matchmakers, Icebreaker prompts for chats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Team Bundle | $14.00 | per month |
| Crew Bundle | $14.00 | per month |
| Team Bundle | $18.00 | per month |
| Team Bundle | $25.00 | per month |
| Team Bundle | $35.00 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept: friends answer for you
- 👍 Fun and like a game
- 👍 Authentic profiles through friends' input
- 👍 Less superficial than other apps
- 👍 Good for getting to know friends better

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited swipes per day (free users)
- 👎 Premium account needed for full features
- 👎 Expensive premium subscription
- 👎 Not enough people in certain areas
- 👎 Hard to navigate location settings

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional typos and grammatical errors
- Location settings can be difficult to navigate

**Requested features**

- More filter options (e.g., for polyamorous users)
- More precise location settings and distance options
- Ability to filter by desired relationship type (e.g., serious, friendship)
- Option to see compatibility score as a matchmaker later (premium)
- Indication of when a person was last online


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StayFriends free?

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

### Is Blindmate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StayFriends or Blindmate?

Blindmate is rated higher. StayFriends averages 3.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Blindmate averages 4.7 from 185 ratings.

### Do StayFriends or Blindmate have ads?

Neither StayFriends nor Blindmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StayFriends or Blindmate?

StayFriends ships an update every 3 months, and Blindmate every 9 days. Most recently, StayFriends was updated on November 6, 2026 and Blindmate on November 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.*