# Grid vs Marble Dating

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 rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per 7 days and Marble Dating sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marble Dating holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 143 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Grid's written reviews are positive against 67% of Marble Dating's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Grid ships an update every 6 days, Marble Dating every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid | Marble Dating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-dating-app/id6474217376/reviews) | **[4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **143** |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 154 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JKR Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721072204) | [MARBLE DATING CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677044782) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-dating-app/id6474217376)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.00 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $18.95 | per 3 months |


### 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 (15)**

| 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 |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $749.00 | 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 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 69 ratings, while Marble Dating averages 4.7 from 143 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 June 8, 2026 and Marble Dating on September 8, 2026.

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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.*