ArabLounge vs Olive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArabLounge
Connect with Arab singles across the Middle East for dating and relationships. Discover compatible partners with shared values and interests on a secure and user-friendly platform.
- Connect with Arab singles
- User-friendly interface
- Advanced matching algorithm
- Safe and secure platform
- Browse and chat with confidence
- Find serious relationships or casual dates
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ArabLounge is the ultimate dating app for Arab singles across the Middle East. Whether you're in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, or Yemen, ArabLounge connects you with like-minded individuals from all over the region. With a user-friendly interface, you can easily browse profiles, chat and connect with other Arab singles who share your values, interests, and goals. Our advanced matching algorithm ensures that you'll be paired with compatible partners, no matter where you are in the world. ArabLounge offers a safe and secure platform, so you can browse and chat with confidence. Whether you're looking for a serious relationship or just a fun night out, ArabLounge has something for everyone. Download ArabLounge today and start your journey to finding true love with Arab singles from across the Middle East. Please read the End User License Agreement at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Olive
This exclusive, invite-only platform connects Middle Eastern and North African communities in North America. It fosters meaningful connections through shared traditions, values, and events, aiming to preserve cultural roots and build a strong, values-driven community.
- Cultural networking and events
- Community-driven gatherings
- Professional meetups
- Manual user profile approval
- Preserves cultural heritage
- Fosters meaningful connections
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Olive: Your Community, Your People Olive is a community platform built to bring people together through friendships, events, group conversations, and meaningful relationships. Designed with Middle Eastern, North African, and neighboring communities in mind, Olive creates a space where culture, connection, and community come first. Whether you're looking to make new friends, meet someone special, discover local events, or join conversations with people who share your background and interests, Olive makes it easy to build genuine connections in one place. Every profile is reviewed before joining to help create a respectful, authentic, and welcoming environment where members can connect with confidence. What You Can Do on Olive • Make Friends: Expand your social circle and connect with people in your community. • Dating: Meet others who share your values, culture, and interests through a thoughtful dating experience. • Community Events: Discover and attend local events, social gatherings, networking opportunities, and cultural experiences. • Group Chats: Join conversations around shared interests, cities, hobbies, and community topics. • Verified Community: Every member goes through a manual approval process to help maintain a safe and authentic community. Olive is more than an app—it's a place to build friendships, create memories, celebrate culture, and strengthen the communities we call home. EULA & Terms of Service: https://joinolive.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://joinolive.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ArabLounge at 4.0 against Olive's 3.1. ArabLounge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). Olive's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 40%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. ArabLounge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $30.00 per month and Olive sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ArabLounge holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 147 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of ArabLounge's written reviews are positive against 52% of Olive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ArabLounge ships an update every 3 months, Olive every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ArabLounge | Olive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (48 ratings) — better | 3.1 (147 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 52.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 | 147 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | World Singles | Olive dating LLC |
Customer experience
ArabLounge
Olive
Bugs and requests
ArabLounge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Olive
Reported bugs
2 issues- Doesn't let users sign up or access the app
- Issues with account creation and password reset
Requested features
2 requests- More Middle Eastern apps needed
- Ability to delete account or access without inviting friends
In-app purchases
ArabLounge
- 1-Month Platinum Membership$30.001 Month
- 3-Month Platinum Membership$75.003 Months
- 6-Month Platinum Membership$119.006 Months
Olive
- Olive Plus$34.991 Month
- Olive Black$59.991 Month
- Olive Plus – 3 Months$78.993 Months
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- Olive Plus – 6 Months$104.996 Months
- Olive Black – 3 Months$134.993 Months
- Olive Black – 6 Months$179.996 Months
- Supercomment$4.99
- SuperComment$19.99
- Boost Profile$19.99
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- SuperComment$39.99
- Boost Profile - 7d$99.99
