Comparison

Dico vs Taaruf

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dico

This app serves as a community and digital archive for pets and their owners. It allows users to create timelines, share moments, connect with other pet lovers, and support creators. The platform is designed to be a safe and positive space for all companion animals.

Highlights
  • Pet profile and growth timeline
  • Chronological organization of photos, videos, and records
  • Community feed for sharing pet moments
  • Direct messaging with other pet owners
  • Virtual gifts and support for creators
  • Moderated safe and positive community
Features
Read full description

Dico – Where Every Pet Has a Story Dico is the all-in-one community and lifetime archive built exclusively for pets and the people who love them. From the first day you bring them home to every tail-wagging milestone, Dico helps you record, share, and cherish every precious moment. Why millions of pet parents choose Dico • Beautiful Pet Timeline Create a dedicated profile and growth timeline for each of your pets. Automatically organize photos, videos, weight records, vaccination dates, and memorable stories in chronological order – your pet’s very own digital scrapbook. • Share the Joy Post adorable photos, funny videos, and heartwarming stories to the community feed. Get likes, comments, and virtual gifts from fellow pet lovers who truly understand your happiness. • Support Your Favorite Pets Send Coins and Gifts to creators whose content brightens your day. A simple way to say “thank you” and help support amazing pet parents. • Private Chat & Real Connections Message other pet owners directly, exchange care tips, organize local playdates, or just share the daily joys of pet parenthood in a safe and friendly environment. • Safe & Positive Community All posts and comments are moderated. We keep the vibe warm, respectful, and 100% pet-focused. Whether you have dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, reptiles, or any companion animal – every pet is welcome in Dico. Download Dico today and start building your pet’s forever story. Dico – Because every pet deserves to be remembered and every pet parent deserves a community.

About

Taaruf

This app facilitates meaningful connections within the Lebanese and Arab community. It helps users find friends, hangouts, and relationships aligned with their values, fostering a community rooted in faith.

Highlights
  • Meaningful connections
  • Find friends
  • Local hangouts
  • Value-aligned relationships
  • Faith-rooted connections
  • Community building
Features
Read full description

Welcome to Taaruf, a dating and matchmaking app built for the Lebanese and Arab community. Taaruf helps singles connect with people who are looking for meaningful relationships, serious connections, and marriage. Discover compatible people based on your preferences, values, background, and lifestyle. Whether you are in Lebanon or living abroad, Taaruf makes it easier to meet Lebanese and Arab singles who share your intentions. With Taaruf, you can: • Discover Lebanese and Arab singles • Connect with people looking for serious relationships • Meet people who share your values and lifestyle • Build meaningful connections with marriage in mind • Connect with singles in Lebanon and around the world Taaruf is designed for people who want more than endless swiping. Our goal is to create a respectful community where genuine conversations can turn into real relationships. Your next meaningful connection could start here. Download Taaruf and start connecting with purpose.

Screenshots

Dico4 screens
Taaruf4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dico and Taaruf both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 21% of Taaruf's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dico's. Taaruf also leads on ratings volume (440 vs 38) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Dico's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dico sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Taaruf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Dico against 4.4 for Taaruf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taaruf has 440 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Dico's written reviews are positive against 21% of Taaruf's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dico ships an update every 5 weeks, Taaruf fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dico versus Taaruf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDicoTaaruf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (38 ratings)4.4 (440 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38440 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB158 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperStarrayTech Co., LimitedMEGABEE SAL

Customer experience

Dico

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Taaruf

All ratings432 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative76.9%

Bugs and requests

Dico

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Taaruf

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 🐛 Swiping right and left not working
  • 🐛 Verification code not arriving
  • 🐛 Cannot register with Turkish numbers
  • 🐛 Connection error after profile creation
  • 🐛 Phone number entry error
Show 5 more
  • 🐛 Birthday settings limited (months, years, days)
  • 🐛 4-digit code not working, requires WhatsApp link
  • 🐛 Swipe right does nothing, profiles repeat
  • 🐛 Cannot delete profiles
  • 🐛 Profile pics are not of the person

Requested features

3 requests
  • 💡 Option to translate messages (Arabic/English)
  • 💡 Enforce minimum of three actual profile pictures
  • 💡 Better matching system

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Dico

One-time9
  • $0.99 Tokens$0.99
  • $1.99 Tokens$1.99
  • $2.99 Tokens$2.99
Show 6 more
  • $3.99 Tokens$3.99
  • $5.99 Tokens$5.99
  • $9.99 Tokens$9.99
  • $19.99 Tokens$19.99
  • $49.99 Tokens$49.99
  • $99.99 Tokens$99.99
10 purchases

Taaruf

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited$14.991 Month
One-time8
  • Standard Boost$9.99
  • 10 Crowns$9.99
  • Basic$9.99
Show 5 more
  • Advanced$12.99
  • Elite Boost$14.99
  • Ultimate$14.99
  • 50 Crowns$39.99
  • VIP Badge$99.99

Questions

Is Dico free?
Dico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taaruf free?
Taaruf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dico or Taaruf?
Taaruf is rated higher. Dico averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Taaruf averages 4.4 from 440 ratings.
Do Dico or Taaruf have ads?
Neither Dico nor Taaruf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dico or Taaruf?
Dico ships an update every 5 weeks, and Taaruf fortnightly. Most recently, Dico was updated on November 3, 2026 and Taaruf on November 4, 2026.

Other comparisons