# Lobi vs マッチングアプリ タップル

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lobi at none against マッチングアプリ タップル's 20. Lobi also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). マッチングアプリ タップル's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 36%) and ratings volume (372 vs 28). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. マッチングアプリ タップル sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Lobi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Lobi against 4.3 for マッチングアプリ タップル. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: マッチングアプリ タップル has 372 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Lobi's written reviews are positive against 59% of マッチングアプリ タップル's.

Lobi ships an update every 3 weeks, マッチングアプリ タップル weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lobi | マッチングアプリ タップル |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lobi/id405548206/reviews) | [4.3 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id852801905/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **372** |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [nanameue, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481898898) | [Tapple, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/852801908) |

## What reviewers say

### Lobi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lobi/id405548206)

Connect with fellow gamers and share your expertise in this community app. Find new gaming friends easily without needing your phone number. Offers premium features for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Game hints and tips sharing, Find gaming friends, No phone number required for registration, Twitter/Facebook/Email login, Premium chat search, Ad-free experience (premium), Unlimited bookmarks (premium)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### マッチングアプリ タップル

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id852801905)

This app connects users with potential partners based on shared interests and activities. It offers a free registration and search, with options for paid subscriptions for enhanced messaging features. Prioritizes safety with age verification and 24/7 monitoring.

**Highlights:** Interest-based matching, Free registration and search, Detailed profile search, Swipe-based matching, 24/7 safety monitoring, Age verification

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| シンプルプラン | $29.99 | per month |
| シンプルプラン | $31.99 | per month |
| シンプルプラン | $34.99 | per month |
| シンプルプラン | $34.99 | per month |
| スタンダードプラン | $49.99 | per month |
| シンプルプラン | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| シンプルプラン | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| スタンダードプラン | $119.99 | per 3 months |
| 購入ポイント 10pt | $0.99 | one-time |
| 【セール】購入ポイント 10pt | $0.99 | one-time |
| 購入ポイント 50pt | $4.99 | one-time |
| 【セール】購入ポイント 50pt | $4.99 | one-time |
| 購入ポイント 90pt | $9.99 | one-time |
| 【セール】購入ポイント 90pt | $9.99 | one-time |
| 購入ポイント 180pt | $17.99 | one-time |
| 購入ポイント 270pt | $29.99 | one-time |
| 購入ポイント 480pt | $49.99 | one-time |
| 【セール】購入ポイント 980pt | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 💑 Successful real-world meetings and relationships
- 🔒 Identity verification requirements ensure safety
- ⚡ Quick customer support response
- 🎯 Effective matching and search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription and payment model
- 🚫 Discriminatory treatment of foreign users
- 🌍 Japanese-only language support
- 🤖 Presence of fake profiles and scammers
- ❌ Account suspension without explanation or refund

**Reported bugs**

- Account suspension with no explanation
- Identity verification repeatedly failing despite valid documents
- Subscription charges continuing after account deletion
- Login access lost after payment
- Mismatch between iPhone subscription settings and app display

**Requested features**

- English language support and translation
- Support for non-Japanese identity documents (US passport, etc.)
- Free messaging option or daily message limits
- Account deletion instructions
- Automatic subscription cancellation management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lobi free?

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

### Is マッチングアプリ タップル free?

マッチングアプリ タップル is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lobi or マッチングアプリ タップル?

Lobi and マッチングアプリ タップル are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 28 and 372 ratings respectively.

### Do Lobi or マッチングアプリ タップル have ads?

Both Lobi and マッチングアプリ タップル show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lobi or マッチングアプリ タップル?

Lobi ships an update every 3 weeks, and マッチングアプリ タップル weekly. Most recently, Lobi was updated on October 15, 2026 and マッチングアプリ タップル on October 19, 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.*