Comparison

Grid vs Marble Dating

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

Head to head
About

Grid

This app connects you with potential dates based on shared favorite locations like restaurants and bars. Discover people who enjoy the same places, plan your dates at spots you both love, and spend less time swiping and more time meeting up.

Highlights
  • Match by location
  • Choose date venues
  • Discover compatible users
  • Plan date requests
  • In-app chat
  • Safety guidelines
Features
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MATCH BY PLACE We think where a person likes to hang out says a lot about them. And we think people need to spend less time on dating apps — and more time going out on dates at places they love or want to try. That’s why Grid matches people based on which restaurant, bar, coffee shop, etc. they’d like to go to. So once you find a match, you know you’re going out somewhere cool — with someone who’s not a couch potato. HOW IT WORKS 1: Choose a place. Whether it’s drinks, food, coffee, or somewhere else, it’s up to you where you want your first date to be. Using a map, list or search function, select place(s) where you’d want to meet someone. 2: Find a date. See people who only want to go to the same places as you. Then swipe right on who you’re into (you know the drill). 3: Then go. Just plan with your match when the date is happening by sending a date request. And of course you’ll have the option to chat on the app, but we suggest you save the small talk for IRL. FREE TO USE When it comes to building new relationships, you shouldn’t have to pay. So we don’t charge users to use the full functionality of the app—it’s all there for you to enjoy. SAFETY We’re dedicated to building a community that feels safe for everyone. Before downloading Grid, please review our policies and guidelines. Privacy Policy: https://www.dateongrid.com/privacy Community Guidelines: https://www.dateongrid.com/community Support: support@dateongrid.com

About

Marble Dating

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
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MARBLE, JUST NAME A TIME AND PLACE. Marble offers a new approach to dating that encourages members to put down their phones and meet in real life. We are a private community where people connect by inviting one another to reservations at restaurants and cocktail bars. Marble members set a date with someone first and message later, streamlining the dating process and providing for a more direct, fun and efficient experience. Plus, members can bond over cuisine, ambiance, and places they enjoy. Nobody wants a pen pal. People are done wasting time and energy on swiping, matching, and engaging in pointless back and forth leading nowhere. Marble is transforming the way people date. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: 1. Book a reservation for 2, share it with the community and find someone to join you OR 2. Browse dates created by other members and join them on their reservation 3. Access the chat once the date is set MARBLE’S DIFFERENTIATORS: * Plan your date before chatting * Requires reservations at restaurants or cocktail bars * Maximum of 3 dates simultaneously MARBLE’S UNIQUE FEATURES: * Map Feature: Explore the map for dates created by other Marble members and ask to join them on their reservation * Easy Date Creation: Just copy and paste your reservation confirmation link from the booking platform, select whether the date will be food or drinks, select who’s paying, and add an optional date description * Maximum of 3 Dates Simultaneously: Focus on just a few people at once and avoid becoming overwhelmed * Timed Invites/Requests: Respond to invites to join someone’s date or requests to join your date within 24 hours, that way no one is left hanging * Chat Feature: Access the chat only once the date is set with another Marble member * Date Confirmation: Members are prompted to confirm they’re going 24 hours before the date * Date Cancellation: Members have the ability to cancel a date in the app for any reason, so long as it is at least 2 hours prior to the time of the reservation * Notifications Tab: View all your notifications in one place APPLICATION AND SUBSCRIPTION INFO Prospective members may download the app and submit an application. Once submitted, applications are placed in a queue and reviewed continually. Applications can be accepted at any time. Once accepted, members have the option to purchase a 1, 3, or 6 month auto-renewing membership and will have full functionality of the entire service while their subscription is active. Below are the subscription tiers: Basic Subscription 1 month: $15.00/month 3 months: $10.00/month 6 months: $7.50/month Premium Subscription 1 month: $30.00/month 3 months: $20.00/month 6 months: $15.00/month Marble’s community values – trust, respect, and privacy – are core to the membership experience. Members who act in a manner that is not reflective of these values and other community guidelines may have their accounts suspended or terminated. Initial payment is charged via iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and auto-renewals are charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the applicable period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time through iTunes Account Settings. Any subscription cancellation will be effective at the end of the applicable period. For more, please see our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.marbledatingapp.com/privacy-policy https://www.marbledatingapp.com/terms-of-use For any questions, comments or concerns, please email us at contact@marbledatingapp.com. All photos are of models and are used for illustrative purposes only.

Screenshots

Grid4 screens
Marble Dating4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Grid at free with in-app purchases against Marble Dating's subscription. Grid also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 67%). Marble Dating's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per 7 days and Marble Dating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 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 — 4.4 for Grid against 4.5 for Marble Dating. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 146 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 67% of Marble Dating's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid ships an update every 6 days, Marble Dating every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Grid versus Marble Dating: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridMarble Dating
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (68 ratings)4.5 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings68146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB126 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJKR SoftwareMARBLE DATING CORPORATION

Customer experience

Grid

All ratings69 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.8%

Marble Dating

All ratings143 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative31.1%

User reviews

Grid

From 68 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Unique location-based dating concept
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🚀 Takes the hassle out of planning dates
  • ✨ Refreshing experience compared to other apps
  • 💬 Encourages real conversations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and errors
  • 📍 Location issues (stuck in NYC)
  • 🤷‍♂️ Limited options and neighborhoods
  • 🤥 Scams and waste of time mentioned
  • 😵 Confusing interface for some

Marble Dating

From 146 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • ⏳ 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

Bugs and requests

Grid

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App gives error messages on opening
  • App insists user is in New York and cannot change location
  • Profile keeps getting deleted, requiring re-signup daily
  • Cannot see all matches for each place

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand to more neighborhoods/cities beyond NYC
  • Fix location settings for users outside NYC
  • Allow users to see all matches for a place
  • Improve user profile deletion/creation process

Marble Dating

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Fix phone country code selection
  • Ensure users follow through on dates
  • Run fair and transparent contests/giveaways

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Grid

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$5.007 Days
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • 3 Months$18.953 Months
17 purchases

Marble Dating

Subscriptions9
  • Marble Basic (1 month)$15.001 Month
  • Marble Premium (1 month)$30.001 Month
  • Marble Basic (3 months)$30.003 Months
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  • Marble Basic (6 months)$45.006 Months
  • Marble Premium (3 months)$60.003 Months
  • Marble Premium (6 months)$90.006 Months
  • Marble Guest (1 year)$100.001 Year
  • Marble Concierge (1 year)$200.001 Year
  • Marble Host (1 year)2 variants$600.001 Year
One-time8
  • Receive (1 year) + Initiation$149.00
  • Receive (1 year) + Initiation$449.00
  • Receive (1 year) + Initiation$649.00
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  • Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $700$700.00
  • Receive (1 year) + Initiation$749.00
  • Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $800$800.00
  • Marble Premium(1 year) + Initiation$999.00
  • Marble Black (1 year) + Initiation$999.00

Questions

Is Grid free?
Grid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marble Dating free?
Marble Dating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grid or Marble Dating?
Marble Dating is rated higher. Grid averages 4.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Marble Dating averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.
Do Grid or Marble Dating have ads?
Grid shows ads; Marble Dating does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid or Marble Dating?
Grid ships an update every 6 days, and Marble Dating every 9 days. Most recently, Grid was updated on October 20, 2026 and Marble Dating on October 27, 2026.

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