Comparison

DateMe vs SecondDate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DateMe

This app helps you find new connections through a simple, five-step process. Create a profile, set your preferences, and discover nearby users. Enjoy unlimited messaging and see who's interested in you, all for free.

Highlights
  • Profile creation
  • Dating preference settings
  • Browse nearby users
  • Unlimited messaging
  • See profile visitors
  • Favorite users
  • Mutual attraction notifications
Features
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Date-me gets you back in the dating game in just 5 simple steps: 1 – download the free Date-me app 2 – create your profile 3 – add your dating preferences 4 – browse and get in touch with gorgeous users who are near you 5 – meet your potential soulmates on exciting dates! Unlike most dating apps, all the main functions Date-me has to offer are completely free of charge. This includes: - browsing member profiles - spotting users on the map to see who is nearby - creating a profile and adding as many photos as you like - sending and receiving unlimited in-app messages - seeing who's checked you out - seeing who's added you as a favorite - notifications when Date-me detects mutual attractions So you can make the most of the app as soon as you download it. So why wait any longer? Download Date-me now and start dating!

About

SecondDate

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SecondDate is video-first dating designed to help you get to know someone before you match. MEET PEOPLE IN MOTION Browse photos and short videos from people in your area. Hear their voice, see their smile, and discover more than a static profile can show. SKIP THE SMALL TALK Build your profile with a short introduction and answers to first-date questions. When you connect, the basics are already covered—so it feels more like a second date. SEND A VIDEO FLIRT When someone catches your attention, send a short video flirt and make a better first impression than “hey.” KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING If the feeling is mutual, continue privately with short video messages made for two. FREE OR PREMIUM SecondDate is free to download. Free members can browse Finding and maintain one active relationship at a time. SecondDate Premium removes Finding ads and allows multiple active relationships. SAFETY AND CONTROL Report or block profiles and content, stop chatting at any time, and delete your account from Settings. Uploaded media is screened, and reported content can be reviewed by our moderation team. SecondDate is for adults 18 and older. Location access is required for nearby discovery. Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your Apple account. TERMS OF USE Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DateMe4 screens
SecondDate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DateMe at every 2 months against SecondDate's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DateMe ships an update every 2 months, SecondDate every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DateMe versus SecondDate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDateMeSecondDate
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (131 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings131 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB60 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDate Me LtdProject Osprey LLC

In-app purchases

None

DateMe

No in-app purchases

None

SecondDate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DateMe free?
DateMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SecondDate free?
SecondDate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DateMe or SecondDate have ads?
Both DateMe and SecondDate show ads.
Which is updated more often, DateMe or SecondDate?
DateMe ships an update every 2 months, and SecondDate every 8 months. Most recently, DateMe was updated on October 16, 2026 and SecondDate on October 16, 2026.

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