Comparison

Cuffed vs Grid

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

Head to head
About

Cuffed

This exclusive dating app focuses on intentional connections by matching users with one person at a time. It vets all members to ensure quality, allowing users to concentrate on getting to know their match without distractions. Membership also includes access to singles events.

Highlights
  • One match at a time
  • Vetted member community
  • Intentional dating focus
  • No endless swiping
  • Singles events access
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CUFFED: EXCLUSIVE DATING, EXCLUSIVE MATCHES Welcome to Cuffed, a members-only dating app where you match with one match at a time. Our acceptance rate is low, but our match-to-meetup rate is high. We vet every member of our community to make sure you’re only swiping on people you’d actually be excited to go on a date with. When you match with someone on Cuffed, you’re only talking to each other—helping you date intentionally by letting you focus exclusively on the other person. No distractions, no endless small talk, no more treating dating like an email job. A dating app for authentic people with busy lives who don’t have time for endless swiping. Match and meet up, and if the vibes aren’t right, you can end the conversation or wait for the match timer to run out. Membership to Cuffed includes access to our singles events at our favorite bars & lounges. MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS: Once accepted, members have the option to purchase a 3 or 6 month auto-renewing membership and will have full functionality of the entire service while their subscription is active. SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Grid

This app connects you with potential dates based on shared favorite locations like restaurants and bars. Discover people who enjoy the same places, plan your dates at spots you both love, and spend less time swiping and more time meeting up.

Highlights
  • Match by location
  • Choose date venues
  • Discover compatible users
  • Plan date requests
  • In-app chat
  • Safety guidelines
Features
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MATCH BY PLACE We think where a person likes to hang out says a lot about them. And we think people need to spend less time on dating apps — and more time going out on dates at places they love or want to try. That’s why Grid matches people based on which restaurant, bar, coffee shop, etc. they’d like to go to. So once you find a match, you know you’re going out somewhere cool — with someone who’s not a couch potato. HOW IT WORKS 1: Choose a place. Whether it’s drinks, food, coffee, or somewhere else, it’s up to you where you want your first date to be. Using a map, list or search function, select place(s) where you’d want to meet someone. 2: Find a date. See people who only want to go to the same places as you. Then swipe right on who you’re into (you know the drill). 3: Then go. Just plan with your match when the date is happening by sending a date request. And of course you’ll have the option to chat on the app, but we suggest you save the small talk for IRL. FREE TO USE When it comes to building new relationships, you shouldn’t have to pay. So we don’t charge users to use the full functionality of the app—it’s all there for you to enjoy. SAFETY We’re dedicated to building a community that feels safe for everyone. Before downloading Grid, please review our policies and guidelines. Privacy Policy: https://www.dateongrid.com/privacy Community Guidelines: https://www.dateongrid.com/community Support: support@dateongrid.com

Screenshots

Cuffed4 screens
Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cuffed and Grid both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 13% of Cuffed's. Grid also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Cuffed's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9K vs 69). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Cuffed sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cuffed against 4.4 for Grid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cuffed has 9K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Cuffed's written reviews are positive against 83% of Grid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cuffed ships an update every 5 days, Grid every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Cuffed versus Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuffedGrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (9K ratings) — better4.4 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews13.4% of reviews83.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9K — better69
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#70 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB154 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEden Tech, Inc.JKR Software Inc

Customer experience

Cuffed

All ratings8,968 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews544 reviews
Positive13.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative82.5%

Grid

All ratings69 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.8%

Bugs and requests

Cuffed

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Issues with uploading photos
  • Glitches in messaging functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Host events more frequently
  • Improve UI and fix bugs
  • Provide more transparency on waitlist
  • Improve inclusivity and communication

Grid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Cuffed

Subscriptions14
  • Cuffed Membership$5.997 Days
  • Cuffed Membership$7.997 Days
  • Cuffed Membership$13.497 Days
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  • Cuffed Membership2 variants$14.997 Days
  • Cuffed Premium$17.991 Month
  • Cuffed Membership2 variants$19.997 Days
  • Cuffed Membership3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Cuffed Membership$29.991 Month
  • Cuffed Membership7 Days trial$35.993 Months
  • Cuffed Membership3 Days trial$35.993 Months
  • Cuffed Membership$35.993 Months
  • Cuffed Membership$49.993 Months
  • Cuffed Membership$59.996 Months
  • Cuffed Membership$79.996 Months
3 purchases

Grid

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$5.007 Days
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • 3 Months$18.953 Months

Questions

Is Cuffed free?
Cuffed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cuffed or Grid?
Cuffed is rated higher. Cuffed averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Grid averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.
Do Cuffed or Grid have ads?
Grid shows ads; Cuffed does not.
Which is updated more often, Cuffed or Grid?
Cuffed ships an update every 5 days, and Grid every 6 days. Most recently, Cuffed was updated on September 24, 2026 and Grid on June 8, 2026.

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