# Friends vs DuoQueue

Friends and DuoQueue both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DuoQueue's written reviews are positive against 75% of Friends's. DuoQueue also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). Friends's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Friends sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and DuoQueue sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Friends against 5.0 for DuoQueue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DuoQueue has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Friends's written reviews are positive against 100% of DuoQueue's.

Friends ships an update fortnightly, DuoQueue weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Friends | DuoQueue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-zone/id6443736068/reviews) | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duoqueue-find-a-gaming-duo/id6798837181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 107 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dwight Lyons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648629568) | [CAMERON SHAW STALLINGS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798837183) |

## What reviewers say

### Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friends-zone/id6443736068)

This social app helps you find new, lasting friendships by connecting you with like-minded individuals. It features customized profiles, private chats, and a user-friendly interface to combat loneliness and expand your social circle.

**Highlights:** Customized profiles, Instant search for similar interests, Private chat feature, User-friendly interface, Access to large databases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Friend Zone | $0.99 | per month |


### DuoQueue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duoqueue-find-a-gaming-duo/id6798837181)

Find teammates for your favorite games based on shared interests and playtimes. Connect with players for ranked matches, parties, or casual sessions. Prioritizes games and commonalities over superficial filters.

**Highlights:** Find teammates for ranked or casual play, Match based on shared games, hours, and interests, Optional profile picture, no gender filters, Queue Up feature for immediate availability, Party mode for finding a third player, Player rating system for comms and reliability, Age-restricted (18+) with safety features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DuoQueue+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| DuoQueue+ Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| DuoQueue+ 3-Months | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| DuoQueue+ 6-Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Power-Up | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Friends free?

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

### Is DuoQueue free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Friends or DuoQueue?

Friends and DuoQueue are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 11 ratings respectively.

### Do Friends or DuoQueue have ads?

Neither Friends nor DuoQueue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Friends or DuoQueue?

Friends ships an update fortnightly, and DuoQueue weekly. Most recently, Friends was updated on November 3, 2026 and DuoQueue on November 6, 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.*