# MyTruDate vs RedThread

The clearest difference is rating: RedThread at 5.0 against MyTruDate's 3.9. RedThread also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). MyTruDate's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyTruDate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RedThread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RedThread 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 RedThread's.

MyTruDate ships an update every 3 weeks, RedThread every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyTruDate | RedThread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytrudate/id6444240534/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redthread-couples-app/id6760744914/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TruDate Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653301309) | [NPTM Holding AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886053335) |

## What reviewers say

### MyTruDate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytrudate/id6444240534)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyTruCheck | $7.99 | one-time |


### RedThread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redthread-couples-app/id6760744914)

This app helps couples organize their shared life, from communication and calendars to finances and to-do lists. It offers private chat, shared memories, and tools for decision-making, with premium features for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Private chat and photo sharing, Shared calendar with event tracking, Couple's finance management, Shared to-do lists, Private photo albums, Couple's games and quizzes, AI-powered decision maker

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RedThread Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| RedThread Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyTruDate free?

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

### Is RedThread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyTruDate or RedThread?

RedThread is rated higher. MyTruDate averages 3.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while RedThread averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MyTruDate or RedThread have ads?

Neither MyTruDate nor RedThread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyTruDate or RedThread?

MyTruDate ships an update every 3 weeks, and RedThread every 5 days. Most recently, MyTruDate was updated on October 7, 2026 and RedThread on October 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.*