# Cuffed vs Progate Pass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progate Pass at none against Cuffed's 16. Progate Pass also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and device support (3 vs 1). Cuffed's advantage is chart position (#22 vs unranked). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cuffed sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Progate Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cuffed ships an update every 5 days, Progate Pass every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuffed | Progate Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuffed-dating-and-relationships/id6446203952/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 222 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eden Tech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676635916) | [Progatehq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873624672) |

## What reviewers say

### Cuffed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuffed-dating-and-relationships/id6446203952)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #74 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cuffed Membership | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Cuffed Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Cuffed Membership | $13.49 | per 7 days |
| Cuffed Membership | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Cuffed Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Cuffed Membership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Cuffed Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Cuffed Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Cuffed Membership | $35.99 | per 3 months |
| Cuffed Membership | $35.99 | per 3 months |
| Cuffed Membership | $35.99 | per 3 months |
| Cuffed Membership | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Cuffed Membership | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Cuffed Membership | $79.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Making dating apps relevant again
- 👍 Intentional and focused dating experience
- 👍 Exclusive and curated user base
- 👍 Tailored for college students
- 👍 Facilitates genuine connections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Exclusivity and waitlist issues
- 👎 Lack of inclusivity and poor communication
- 👎 Not enough user profiles
- 👎 Issues with age settings and matching

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with uploading photos
- Glitches in messaging functionality

**Requested features**

- Host events more frequently
- Improve UI and fix bugs
- Provide more transparency on waitlist
- Improve inclusivity and communication


### Progate Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progate-pass/id6758559528)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuffed free?

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

### Is Progate Pass free?

Progate Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Cuffed or Progate Pass have ads?

Neither Cuffed nor Progate Pass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cuffed or Progate Pass?

Cuffed ships an update every 5 days, and Progate Pass every 2 days. Most recently, Cuffed was updated on October 29, 2026 and Progate Pass on October 25, 2026.

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