# BulletinPlus vs Upward Dating

BulletinPlus and Upward Dating both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of BulletinPlus's written reviews are positive against 11% of Upward Dating's. BulletinPlus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Upward Dating's advantage is ratings volume (163K vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upward Dating sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days. BulletinPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Upward Dating holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upward Dating has 163K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of BulletinPlus's written reviews are positive against 11% of Upward Dating's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BulletinPlus ships an update every 6 weeks, Upward Dating weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BulletinPlus | Upward Dating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletinplus/id624251301/reviews) | **[4.3 (163K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upward-dating-meet-singles/id1499137942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **163K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#42** |
| Size | 16 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Ark, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/624251304) | [Affinity Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253586890) |

## What reviewers say

### BulletinPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulletinplus/id624251301)

Access your church's online bulletin directly on your iPhone or iPad. Stay connected with church updates and information, whether you're at home, on the go, or at the service.

**Highlights:** Read church bulletins online, Access on iPhone and iPad, Available anywhere, anytime, Extends Pixelark service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Upward Dating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upward-dating-meet-singles/id1499137942)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #49 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app connects singles seeking serious relationships and marriage, emphasizing shared values and intentional courtship. It offers features like core value selection and marriage timelines to help users find like-minded partners for lasting connections.

**Highlights:** Values-first community, Core Values selection, Marriage Timeline, Chivalry Mode, Facial recognition verification, Super Likes, Profile Boost

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week Elite membership | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month Elite membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Elite 1 Week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Elite | $21.99 | per 7 days |
| Upward Elite Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| 1 month Elite membership | $29.99 | per month |
| 3 months Elite membership | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months Elite membership | $71.99 | per 6 months |
| Super Like - 5 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Like - 5 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept for Christian dating
- 👍 Matches seem more serious about relationships
- 👍 Facial recognition feature to verify profiles
- 👍 Ability to chat with matches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Severely limits matches unless you pay for subscription
- 🚫 Lack of distance filter, shows people far away
- 🚫 Subscription prices are too high
- 🚫 Fake profiles and scammers on the app
- 🚫 Glitches and technical issues with the app

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being disabled for no apparent reason
- Matches disappearing and reappearing in the feed
- Notifications not accurately reflecting new likes/matches
- Inability to undo accidental swipes

**Requested features**

- Add distance filter to show only nearby matches
- Implement user verification system to weed out fake profiles
- Improve subscription model and make it more affordable
- Enhance chat features and allow video/voice calls
- Provide better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BulletinPlus free?

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

### Is Upward Dating free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BulletinPlus or Upward Dating?

Upward Dating is rated higher. BulletinPlus averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Upward Dating averages 4.3 from 163K ratings.

### Do BulletinPlus or Upward Dating have ads?

Upward Dating shows ads; BulletinPlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, BulletinPlus or Upward Dating?

BulletinPlus ships an update every 6 weeks, and Upward Dating weekly. Most recently, BulletinPlus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Upward Dating on November 7, 2026.

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