# Knuddels vs Blindmate

The clearest difference is ads: Blindmate at none against Knuddels's shown. Blindmate also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 70%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knuddels sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Knuddels against 4.7 for Blindmate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 355 and 184 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Knuddels's written reviews are positive against 91% of Blindmate's.

Knuddels ships an update every 2 weeks, Blindmate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knuddels | Blindmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knuddels-chat-and-community/id369409839/reviews) | **[4.7 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindmate/id1547219764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **355** | 184 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Knuddels](https://appshunter.io/developer/369409842) | [BlindMate GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546596008) |

## What reviewers say

### Knuddels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knuddels-chat-and-community/id369409839)

Connect with thousands of users in a friendly and respectful community. Discover new friends, engage in exciting chats, or find romantic connections through various themed channels and interactive features. Enjoy a cozy virtual café atmosphere designed for meaningful interactions.

**Highlights:** Free registration, Thousands of users to meet, Fotomeet and Mentor features, Profile discovery, See profile visitors, Virtual gifts, Themed chat rooms, Custom emoticons

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Foto-King | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Foto-Queen | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Knuddels Plus | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Abo Bronze | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| DailyLogin Premium Bronze | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Abo Silber | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| DailyLogin Premium Silver | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Knuddels Plus kostenlos testen | $5.99 | per month |
| Knuddels Plus | $6.49 | per month |
| Knuddels Plus | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Abo Gold | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Knuddels Plus Wöchentlich | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Knuddels Plus | $17.99 | per month |
| Knuddels Plus | $17.99 | per month |
| Knuddels Plus | $17.99 | per month |
| Knuddels Plus kostenlos testen | $17.99 | per month |
| Knuddels Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Knuddels Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Knuddels Plus 6-Monate | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| Knuddelpaket 0,99€ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Knuddelpaket 4,99€ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Knuddelpaket 9,99€ | $8.99 | one-time |
| Knuddel Startangebot | $8.99 | one-time |
| Knuddelpaket 19,99€ | $17.99 | one-time |
| CT Specialticket | $39.99 | one-time |
| CT Ticket | $79.99 | one-time |
| CT Ticket | $154.99 | one-time |
| CT Ticket | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app design
- 👍 Friendly community
- 👍 Good for meeting new people
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Messages not sending/receiving
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 App freezes/hangs
- 🐛 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Messages not sending or disappearing
- Connection errors and disconnections
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- High battery consumption

**Requested features**

- English version of the app
- Improved moderation and dialogue
- Channel for verified users
- Ability to copy messages
- Dark mode


### 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 Knuddels free?

Knuddels 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, Knuddels or Blindmate?

Blindmate is rated higher. Knuddels averages 4.6 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while Blindmate averages 4.7 from 184 ratings.

### Do Knuddels or Blindmate have ads?

Knuddels shows ads; Blindmate does not.

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

Knuddels ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blindmate every 9 days. Most recently, Knuddels was updated on November 1, 2026 and Blindmate on October 29, 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.*