# MyTruDate vs SoCaly

The clearest difference is rating: SoCaly at 5.0 against MyTruDate's 3.9. SoCaly also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). MyTruDate's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 5). 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 SoCaly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoCaly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MyTruDate's written reviews are positive against 100% of SoCaly's.

MyTruDate ships an update every 3 weeks, SoCaly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyTruDate | SoCaly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytrudate/id6444240534/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socaly/id6806489387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 83 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TruDate Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653301309) | [Megan Bechtold](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806489390) |

## 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 |


### SoCaly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socaly/id6806489387)

Connect with people in Southern California through a social and dating app. Discover nearby users, match, chat, and join local community discussions. Personalize your profile and control your experience with privacy tools.

**Highlights:** Discover and match with people nearby, Chat with messages, photos, and voice calls, Join local community discussions, Connect through county-based communities, Personalize your profile, Control privacy with blocking and reporting

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoCaly+ Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| SoCaly+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| 50 SoCaly Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 SoCaly Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 SoCaly Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 SoCaly Coins | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyTruDate free?

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

### Is SoCaly free?

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

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

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

### Do MyTruDate or SoCaly have ads?

Neither MyTruDate nor SoCaly shows ads.

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

MyTruDate ships an update every 3 weeks, and SoCaly every 4 days. Most recently, MyTruDate was updated on October 24, 2026 and SoCaly on October 10, 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.*