Beyond vs JCAL.app
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beyond
This app focuses on fostering honest and intentional dating through a curated community. It requires an application to join, ensuring members value consent and authenticity. Members can filter by various dating preferences and set intentions to guide conversations.
- Membership application process
- Modern dating preference filters
- Set intentions for conversations
- Consent-driven community
- Diversity and self-discovery focus
- Referral system for expedited applications
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Our mission at Beyond is to curate a community for honest and intentional dating. We believe modern dating should be honest, intentional, and consent-driven. Beyond members will have the freedom to date who they want, how they want. Apply to join our Beyond community by submitting an application. We frequently review applications, and you will get notified once you are approved into the Beyond community. Get someone to refer you to expedite your application. Your membership will unlock all the features of the app. BEYOND FEATURES • Membership Application ◦ A membership application that ensures you're interacting with others who value honesty, intention, and consent-driven dating dynamics ◦ Refer friends once approved • Modern Filters ◦ Filter by dating preference (open, monogamish, monogamous, polyamorous, exploring, looking for friends), sexuality, gender, and relationship status (solo or partnered) ◦ Sexuality options include Bi-curious, Bisexual, Heteroflexible, Heterosexual, Queer, Lesbian, Gay, Pansexual, Asexual, Questioning and if not listed you can write in your own • Set an intention ◦ After you get connected, we’ll show each of your intentions to get the conversation going so you there are no awkward ice breakers and you can save the small talk. BEYOND CORE VALUES • Consent: We are creating a future that is led with consent. We define consent as freely given, reversible, intentional, enthusiastic, and specific. • Intention: Be mindful and upfront with your intentions. • Honesty: Be authentic and honest with yourself and others. • Diversity: We proactively build a diverse community for all. • Self-Discovery: Embrace your curiosities and explore new parts of yourself. ______ You must be at least 18 years of age to access and use Beyond. The app is free to download and use. Additional features are available when you subscribe for a premium Membership, an optional paid subscription service that funds the app’s development. Subscriptions must be managed by the members and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the App Store Subscriptions screen after purchase. To cancel the Membership, members must cancel directly through their App Store account. Cancellations begin at the end of the current subscription period. All purchases are billed to the payment method that you designate when you sign up for an Apple ID as part of your App Store account and will appear as Apple on your App Store statement. All personal data is handled under the Terms of Use Privacy Policy. More details can be found here: https://www.datebeyond.co/privacy-policy Terms of Use can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
JCAL.app
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JCAL.app — The Beautiful Balagan of Jewish life, Organized. And in your Pocket. JCAL.app tracks the major Jewish WhatsApp groups in NYC and LA so you don’t have to. Browse events in list, calendar, and map views, get personalized recommendations, and discover what’s happening near you. You can also ask Moishe, your RabbAI guide to Jewish life, for curated event picks and ideas. With 20+ new events added every week, JCAL.app makes Jewish life easier to find, follow, and enjoy. Terms of use: https://jcal.app/tos Privacy policy: https://jcal.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Beyond at none against JCAL.app's shown. JCAL.app's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Beyond sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and JCAL.app sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Beyond ships an update fortnightly, JCAL.app monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beyond | JCAL.app |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (202 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 202 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 241 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BYND Incorporated | HappTrak, LLC |
Bugs and requests
Beyond
Reported bugs
6 issues- Application review taking months
- App crashes
- Video profiles display incorrectly
- Login screen freezes
- App doesn't work after download
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- Resume button not working
Requested features
6 requests- Expand user base
- Improve queer representation
- Clarify relationship style expectations
- Add location feature
- Increase number of daily matches
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- Fix video profile display bug
JCAL.app
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Beyond
- Weekly Membership$14.997 Days
- Weekly Membership$19.997 Days
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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- Monthly Membership$19.991 Month
- Monthly Membership$29.991 Month
- Direct Request$2.99
- 1 Skip the Wait$7.99
- 3 Direct Requests$14.99
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- 5 Skip the Wait$29.99
- 10 Direct Requests$39.99
JCAL.app
- Standard Subscription$4.991 Month









