Comparison

Firefly vs Jotsky

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

Head to head
About

Firefly

This dating app offers a unique approach to finding connections by eliminating swiping and focusing on personality quizzes. Users can view potential matches in a grid, see compatibility scores, and customize profiles. It supports various relationship types and allows anyone to message first.

Highlights
  • Grid view for all matches
  • Personality quizzes for compatibility
  • No paywalls, truly free
  • Customizable profiles
  • Supports all relationship types
  • Anyone can message first
Features
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Firefly is the best new dating app for you * A dating app without swiping - see everyone at once on Firefly’s grid view * Shape Firefly with your voice on our community page – suggest quizzes, share feedback, and connect with the team * Firefly is truly free dating app that doesn’t have paywalls Try a personality type dating app * Are you 80% compatible? 99%? Match scores show compatibility at a glance * Take fun personality quizzes to find better connections * Show off your personality with vibrant, customizable profiles First-class support for every relationship type, not just monogamous * Firefly is the best dating app for serious relationships * We care about your success in and out of Firefly, with our Date Me Docs * Connect on your terms - anyone can message first on Firefly Not seeing something here you always wanted in a dating app? Message the team! Firefly is the first and only dating app that grows with you. Built to listen, shaped by our community. FIREFLY’S STORY We get it—most dating apps feel the same. You’re swiping back and forth, sorting through endless profiles, and sometimes missing out on people who are genuinely interesting, all because the focus is on quick matches over real connection. Firefly was built differently: We offer unique features like in-depth personality quizzes, no paywalls, and a welcoming space for all relationship styles. Firefly is where authenticity meets compatibility, designed for those who value real connections. Why not give it a try? Join Firefly today, and let’s change online dating for the better.

About

Jotsky

Features
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Jotsky is a nice place to read and write — stories, opinions, PSAs, or anything you'd like. You swipe through a stack, and what you read and enjoy decides what you're shown next. Consider joining our independently-produced digital writing collective. Based in Seattle.

Screenshots

Firefly4 screens
Jotsky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jotsky at none against Firefly's shown. Jotsky also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Firefly's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jotsky holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefly has 129 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firefly ships an update every 3 weeks, Jotsky every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Firefly versus Jotsky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireflyJotsky
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (129 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB50 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDateFirefly, LLCMACAY JACKSON FISCHER

Customer experience

Firefly

All ratings112 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral22.7%
Negative18.2%

Jotsky

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Firefly

No in-app purchases

None

Jotsky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firefly free?
Firefly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jotsky free?
Jotsky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Firefly or Jotsky?
Jotsky is rated higher. Firefly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while Jotsky averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Firefly or Jotsky have ads?
Firefly shows ads; Jotsky does not.
Which is updated more often, Firefly or Jotsky?
Firefly ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jotsky every 3 days. Most recently, Firefly was updated on November 3, 2026 and Jotsky on November 8, 2026.

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