Grid vs SaySimons
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Match by location
- Choose date venues
- Discover compatible users
- Plan date requests
- In-app chat
- Safety guidelines
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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
SaySimons
This platform offers structured learning and practice for communication and relationship skills, designed with neurodivergent adults in mind but welcoming to all. It helps users understand themselves, set personal goals, and build stronger connections through guided lessons and private practice scenarios.
- Structured communication lessons
- Private conversation practice
- Relationship Compass for self-exploration
- Personal goal setting
- Real-world practice and reflection
- Optional user introductions
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MEET PEOPLE. BUILD CONNECTIONS. GROW TOGETHER. SaySimons is a social connection app designed to help you meet new people, explore dating, build meaningful relationships, and communicate with greater confidence. Meeting someone new isn't always easy. Understanding social cues, starting conversations, navigating uncertainty, and building relationships can feel complicated. SaySimons makes connecting with others easier by combining personalized introductions, communication learning, conversation practice, and guidance from Simon, your personal AI companion. Developed by professionals in both psychology and computer science. MEET NEW PEOPLE Looking to meet someone new and build a meaningful connection? SaySimons helps you connect with people interested in dating and developing genuine relationships. Through optional Introductions, discover potential connections with additional context about who they are, what they value, and how they communicate. SaySimons helps make meeting someone new feel more intentional and personal. SIMON, YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE Meet Simon, your AI companion for navigating communication, dating, and relationships. Simon connects what you learn about yourself with your personal goals, lessons, practice, reflections, and real-life experiences. From preparing for a first conversation to understanding an unfamiliar social situation, Simon helps you navigate the moments that matter. UNDERSTAND YOURSELF Building meaningful relationships starts with understanding yourself. Use the Relationship Compass and guided questionnaires to explore your communication style, relationship values, social preferences, and areas for personal growth. Discover what matters most to you when building connections with others. BUILD YOUR SOCIAL CONFIDENCE Whether you're meeting someone for the first time, navigating a new connection, or exploring a romantic relationship, SaySimons helps you develop practical communication skills. Set personal goals around starting conversations, understanding social cues, expressing yourself, navigating boundaries, and building stronger relationships. LEARN COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS Explore interactive lessons designed to make everyday social situations easier to understand. Learn about communication, different perspectives, boundaries, uncertainty, repairing misunderstandings, and developing meaningful connections. Turn what you learn into skills you can use in real conversations. PRACTICE BEFORE THE REAL CONVERSATION Not sure what to say? Conversation Practice gives you a private space to rehearse social situations before experiencing them in real life. Practice starting conversations, asking questions, expressing interest, handling misunderstandings, setting boundaries, and navigating unfamiliar interactions. REAL-WORLD PRACTICE AND REFLECTION Complete practical challenges that encourage you to apply communication skills in everyday situations. Reflect on your experiences, recognize progress, and discover what you might approach differently next time. CONNECT WITH INTENTION SaySimons takes a new approach to dating and meeting people. Rather than focusing solely on swiping and appearances, SaySimons brings communication, self-understanding, and personal growth into the experience of building new relationships. Introductions are optional, so you can explore the app, learn, and practice without participating in connections. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS Your goals, lessons, practice sessions, challenges, and reflections are organized in one place. MEET. LEARN. PRACTICE. CONNECT. Whether you're looking to meet someone new, explore dating, improve your communication skills, or better understand social situations, SaySimons gives you the tools to take the next step. PRIVACY POLICY https://www.saysimons.com/privacy TERMS OF USE https://www.saysimons.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SaySimons at 5.0 against Grid's 4.4. SaySimons also leads on ads (none vs shown). Grid's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Grid sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per 7 days and SaySimons sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SaySimons holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grid has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Grid ships an update every 6 days, SaySimons fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grid | SaySimons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (68 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | JKR Software | SaySimons LLC |
Customer experience
Grid
SaySimons
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
SaySimons
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Grid
- Weekly$5.007 Days
- 1 Month$9.991 Month
- 3 Months$18.953 Months
SaySimons
- Pro$16.001 Month
- Premium$22.001 Month
- Identity Verification$5.00
- 10 Simon Calls$6.00
- 20 Simon Calls$11.00
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- 35 Simon Calls$18.00
- 50 Simon Calls$24.00









