# Cuffed vs DateBot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DateBot at 100% against Cuffed's 11%. DateBot also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Cuffed's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 6) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cuffed sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and DateBot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DateBot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cuffed has 10K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Cuffed's written reviews are positive against 100% of DateBot's.

Cuffed ships an update every 5 days, DateBot weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cuffed | DateBot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuffed-dating-and-relationships/id6446203952/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datebot/id6807028702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 222 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eden Tech, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676635916) | [James Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544881196) |

## What reviewers say

### Cuffed

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #68 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cuffed Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |

**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


### DateBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/datebot/id6807028702)

This AI assistant helps navigate the complexities of modern dating by analyzing conversations and past interactions. It provides insights into mixed signals, offers personalized advice on what to do next, and helps craft appropriate responses.

**Highlights:** Analyze dating conversations, Identify mixed signals, Get personalized dating advice, Receive help with texting responses, Track relationship patterns, Remember past interactions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DateBot Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| DateBot Plus | $24.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cuffed free?

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

### Is DateBot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cuffed or DateBot?

DateBot is rated higher. Cuffed averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while DateBot averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Cuffed or DateBot have ads?

Neither Cuffed nor DateBot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cuffed or DateBot?

Cuffed ships an update every 5 days, and DateBot weekly. Most recently, Cuffed was updated on November 4, 2026 and DateBot on October 31, 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.*