Comparison

MyTruDate vs DateTok

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

Head to head
About

MyTruDate

This dating app prioritizes user safety through identity verification and criminal background checks. It offers precise search filters and full control over profile visibility, eliminating swiping and algorithms for a more efficient dating experience.

Highlights
  • Identity verification
  • Criminal background checks
  • Precision search filters
  • No swiping
  • No algorithms
  • 100% control over profiles
Features
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Date Safer. Date Smarter. MyTruDate is America’s first dating app with mandatory safety screening for 100% of its members. Safer dating is the mission, not the sales pitch.   Confidential & Secure Mandatory Safety Screening Every member completes our 3-step process before joining:   U.S. Government ID Verification: Scan front/back of your current, unexpired U.S. State ID/DL. No passports. Encrypted & confidential. AI-Driven Bio-facial Matching: Quick facial scan confirms you’re a real human and matches your face to your U.S. Gov’t State ID. An industry-leading fraud prevention measure. Comprehensive Background Screening: A+, BBB rated experts conduct confidential & secure background screening of criminal records in seconds.   This process helps keep out people with violent criminal convictions, catfishing, minors and AI bots. *Only 1 in 3 applicants pass this rigorous screening process to join our community.*   MyTruDate runs recurring checks, and our internal fingerprinting prevents banned users from re-entering with new phone numbers and/or emails.   You Control Discovery No swiping. No manipulative algorithms. Use our precision search engine to find exactly who you are looking for instantly.   What’s New? Introducing MyTruCheck MyTruCheck is MyTruDate's optional in-app people search feature that provides access to publicly available information. With just a name and/or phone number, users can quickly generate a personalized information profile designed to save time and simplify online research. Whether exploring a new connection, reconnecting with someone from the past, networking, or seeking additional information for personal or informational purposes, MyTruCheck offers a convenient resource to support informed decision-making.   MyTruCheck Non-FCRA Disclaimer: MyTruCheck is not a consumer reporting agency, nor is its product a consumer report. It is available for personal use only, and cannot be used for employment or tenant screening, or credit decisions. Download MyTruDate and join this premium safety-screened community, today!

About

DateTok

Discover fun, realistic date ideas tailored to your mood, time, and budget. Plan dates in seconds with smart filters, customizable options, and shareable plans. Perfect for spontaneous outings or special occasions.

Highlights
  • Curated daily date picks
  • Smart filters for budget, time, and preferences
  • Build-a-Date custom planning
  • One-tap randomizer for spontaneity
  • Save and organize favorite ideas
  • Shareable plan cards
  • Couple Mode for shared planning
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Tired of the “What do you want to do?” loop? DateTok gives you fun, realistic date ideas you can actually do—tonight or this weekend. Tell us your vibe, time window, and budget. We’ll serve up curated picks, help you plan in seconds, and send a shareable card to your partner or friends. Why DateTok? Because the best date is the one you’ll really follow through on. DateTok removes the friction with smart filters, ready-to-go plans, and gentle reminders—so you spend less time debating and more time making memories. What you’ll get Daily Picks — Fresh ideas matched to mood (chill, adventurous, cozy-at-home), time (30–180 min), and budget ($–$$$). Smart Filters — Dial in budget, time, distance, indoor/outdoor, kid-friendly, accessibility, and alcohol-free options. Build-A-Date — Mix an activity + food stop + a fun “bonus twist” (like a no-phone challenge) into one clean plan. One-Tap Randomizer — Feeling spontaneous? Spin and go. Save & Organize — Favorite ideas, create collections (First Dates, Rainy Day, Anniversary), and track what you’ve done. Planning Tools — Add to calendar, set reminders, estimate costs, and share a stylish plan card in a tap. Couple Mode (optional) — Share lists, vote on ideas, and get nudges so dates actually happen. How it works Set your vibe (time, budget, mood, filters) Swipe ideas you love, customize in seconds Add to calendar, share, and go have fun Perfect for First dates, long-term couples, best friends, parents’ night out, last-minute plans, budget dates, and big-night energy. Free vs. Pro Free Daily curated picks Core categories & filters Save up to 20 favorites 1 shared list DateTok Pro Unlimited favorites & collections Advanced filters (multi-select, exclude tags, seasonal/holiday packs) Priority seasonal drops & special event packs

Screenshots

MyTruDate4 screens
DateTok4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DateTok at 5.0 against MyTruDate's 3.9. DateTok also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). MyTruDate's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MyTruDate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DateTok asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DateTok holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyTruDate has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MyTruDate's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateTok's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyTruDate versus DateTok: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyTruDateDateTok
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB37 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTruDate CorporationTimothy Goodale

Customer experience

MyTruDate

All ratings18 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

DateTok

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MyTruDate

One-time1
  • MyTruCheck$7.99
None

DateTok

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyTruDate free?
MyTruDate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DateTok free?
DateTok is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyTruDate or DateTok?
DateTok is rated higher. MyTruDate averages 3.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while DateTok averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MyTruDate or DateTok have ads?
Neither MyTruDate nor DateTok shows ads.

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