# Babel Loft vs Marble Dating

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Babel Loft at none against Marble Dating's 18. Babel Loft also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Marble Dating's advantage is ratings volume (143 vs 1) and device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Dating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Babel Loft asks for nothing beyond the download.

Babel Loft holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Dating has 143 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babel Loft | Marble Dating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babel-loft/id6467423063/reviews)** | [4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PeopleVine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548245069) | [MARBLE DATING CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677044782) |

## What reviewers say

### Babel Loft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babel-loft/id6467423063)

This app allows members to book events, connect with others, and stay informed about upcoming activities and news. It provides easy access to membership details and community happenings.

**Highlights:** Book events, Connect with members, View latest programming, Stay updated on happenings, Explore membership

**In-app purchases:** none


### Marble Dating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265)

This app facilitates real-life dating by connecting users through shared reservations at restaurants and bars. It streamlines the dating process by focusing on setting up dates first, then enabling communication. Users can create their own dates or join existing ones, fostering a more direct and efficient way to meet new people.

**Highlights:** Plan dates before chatting, Requires reservations at bars/restaurants, Map feature to find dates, Easy date creation via reservation links, Limit of 3 simultaneous dates, Timed invites and requests, Chat access after date is set

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marble Basic (1 month) | $15.00 | per month |
| Marble Premium (1 month) | $30.00 | per month |
| Marble Basic (3 months) | $30.00 | per 3 months |
| Marble Basic (6 months) | $45.00 | per 6 months |
| Marble Premium (3 months) | $60.00 | per 3 months |
| Marble Premium (6 months) | $90.00 | per 6 months |
| Marble Guest (1 year) | $100.00 | per year |
| Marble Concierge (1 year) | $200.00 | per year |
| Marble Host (1 year) | $600.00 | per year |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $149.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $449.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $649.00 | one-time |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $700 | $700.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $749.00 | one-time |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $800 | $800.00 | one-time |
| Marble Premium(1 year) + Initiation | $999.00 | one-time |
| Marble Black (1 year) + Initiation | $999.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative dating concept (reservations)
- 👍 High quality of users/people
- 🚀 Efficient, skips small talk
- 😊 Leads to actual dates
- 🌟 Good for serious relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long waiting lists/application acceptance
- 📉 Stagnant user base (same people)
- 💸 Monetization too quick/subscription required
- 👎 Poor customer support/no response
- 🚫 Account bans without clear reason

**Reported bugs**

- App not accepting applications for months
- Account banned after first date planning
- App not working
- Country code dropdown not working

**Requested features**

- Improve user application acceptance process
- Increase user base/diversity
- Better communication regarding trial periods/subscriptions
- More responsive customer support
- Address potential ethnic bias in acceptance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babel Loft free?

Babel Loft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Marble Dating free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Babel Loft or Marble Dating?

Babel Loft is rated higher. Babel Loft averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Marble Dating averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.

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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.*