# Beyond vs CGI 2026

The clearest difference is rating: CGI 2026 at 5.0 against Beyond's 4.3. CGI 2026 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and device support (3 vs 1). Beyond's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (200 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beyond sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. CGI 2026 asks for nothing beyond the download.

CGI 2026 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beyond has 200 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Beyond ships an update fortnightly, CGI 2026 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond | CGI 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-modern-dating-app/id6443660362/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cgi-2026/id6751143324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [BYND Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648137584) | [Bill, Hillary, & Chelsea Clinton Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/609287308) |

## What reviewers say

### Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-modern-dating-app/id6443660362)

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.

**Highlights:** Membership application process, Modern dating preference filters, Set intentions for conversations, Consent-driven community, Diversity and self-discovery focus, Referral system for expedited applications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| 3-Month Membership | $89.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $239.99 | per year |
| Direct Request | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Skip the Wait | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3 Direct Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 Skip the Wait | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skip the Wait | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10 Direct Requests | $39.99 | one-time |
| 20 Direct Requests | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Incredible community
- 🤝 Quality connections
- ✨ Magical community
- 🌟 Extraordinary people
- 💡 Thoughtfully curated events

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long wait for approval
- 🚫 No response to applications
- 👎 App is not worth the space
- 📉 Few users
- 🤔 Confusing approval process

**Reported bugs**

- Application review taking months
- App crashes
- Video profiles display incorrectly
- Login screen freezes
- App doesn't work after download

**Requested features**

- Expand user base
- Improve queer representation
- Clarify relationship style expectations
- Add location feature
- Increase number of daily matches


### CGI 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cgi-2026/id6751143324)

This app provides access to the Clinton Global Initiative's Annual Meeting in New York City. It features the agenda, speaker information, and networking tools to connect with attendees.

**Highlights:** Event agenda access, Featured speaker information, Networking tools, Exciting activations, Connect with attendees

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beyond free?

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

### Is CGI 2026 free?

CGI 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Beyond or CGI 2026?

CGI 2026 is rated higher. Beyond averages 4.3 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while CGI 2026 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Beyond or CGI 2026 have ads?

Neither Beyond nor CGI 2026 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beyond or CGI 2026?

Beyond ships an update fortnightly, and CGI 2026 every 6 months. Most recently, Beyond was updated on October 30, 2026 and CGI 2026 on October 24, 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.*