# ABOVE vs When We First

ABOVE and When We First both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of When We First's written reviews are positive against 0% of ABOVE's. When We First also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 3). ABOVE's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABOVE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and When We First sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $50.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for ABOVE against 3.6 for When We First. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: When We First has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of ABOVE's written reviews are positive against 57% of When We First's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABOVE | When We First |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/above-clean-matchmaking/id6450964534/reviews)** | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-we-first/id6670217475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Clean Connections LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695956047) | [WhenWeFirst Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765368707) |

## What reviewers say

### ABOVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/above-clean-matchmaking/id6450964534)

This dating app connects individuals committed to a clean and sober lifestyle. It offers a substance-free community, authentic connections through verification, and tailored matchmaking based on shared values. Features include private messaging, icebreakers, community forums, and virtual events.

**Highlights:** Substance-free community, Verified profiles, Tailored matchmaking algorithms, Private messaging, Community forums, Virtual events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 Boost credit | $0.49 | one-time |
| 1 Superlike | $0.59 | one-time |
| 5 Super Likes | $14.95 | one-time |
| 5 Boost credits | $14.95 | one-time |
| 5 Superlikes | $14.95 | one-time |
| 10 Boosts | $24.90 | one-time |
| 10 Superlikes | $24.90 | one-time |
| 3 Boosts | $26.99 | one-time |
| 15 Superlikes | $29.95 | one-time |


### When We First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-we-first/id6670217475)

This dating app offers a human-centered approach to finding meaningful connections. It combines expert matchmakers and dating coaches with advanced algorithms to help users create standout profiles, receive personalized advice, and secure guaranteed dates. Access a partner marketplace for additional dating support services.

**Highlights:** Human Button for matchmaker access, Personalized profile help and setup, Dating coaching and advice, Guaranteed dates, Expert algorithms, Partner marketplace access, VIP membership options

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $50.00 | per 7 days |
| Advantage Membership | $59.00 | per month |
| Elite Membership | $100.00 | per 7 days |
| Premium Membership | $174.99 | per month |
| Elite Membership | $350.00 | per month |
| 3 Green Flags | $8.00 | one-time |
| Trusted Badge | $10.00 | one-time |
| Get Endorsed | $10.00 | one-time |
| 10 Green Flags | $22.00 | one-time |
| 20 Green Flags | $30.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABOVE free?

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

### Is When We First free?

When We First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ABOVE or When We First?

ABOVE is rated higher. ABOVE averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while When We First averages 3.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do ABOVE or When We First have ads?

Neither ABOVE nor When We First shows ads.

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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.*