Dataing vs Setup. Long
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dataing
This app uses AI and personality analysis to find compatible matches for users. It aims to reduce the frustration of online dating by providing quality connections based on deeper understanding and preferences, rather than endless swiping.
- AI-powered matchmaking
- Personality analysis
- Quality connections
- Simplified sign-up
- Leverages social media
- Deeper sharing for better matches
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Meet CupidAI – Your Personal Matchmaker Cupid finds who you’re meant to meet, based on who you really are. Let’s be real... online dating is a mess. You swipe, you match, you chat… and then nothing. We’ve been there. That’s why we created dataing, where a deeper understanding of personality and AI make real connections while taking the fatigue, guesswork, and frustration out of finding your person. Here’s how we’re making dating smarter AI-powered matchmaking: Cupid AI learns about you, listens to your preferences and then finds matches based on deep listening to who they are and what they want. No more wasted time: The more you use dataing, the better your matches get. Forget endless profiles: Skip the scrolling and go straight to quality connections. Straightforward launch No complicated sign-ups: Just a few key details, and you’re in. No heavy lifting: Leverage the social media you already have to describe you and your preferences. More sharing deeper connection: The more you share, the better the connections tie to the thousands of personality characteristics used for matching and connecting. Why dataing? Because We Actually Want You to Find Love. Unlike other apps that profit off keeping you single, we only win when you find real connections. No paywalls, no gimmicks: Every feature is free, no hidden fees or premium tiers No endless swiping: AI-powered matches mean quality over quantity. Tech-driven AND human-focused: Smart matchmaking designed for real emotions helped by the best of learning machine learning.
Setup. Long
This dating app focuses on fostering long-term relationships with a completely free experience. It offers creative profile customization, suggestions for local date spots, and AI-powered profile feedback. Users can also fine-tune their preferences and attach comments to likes.
- Creative photo customization
- Local date spot suggestions
- AI-powered profile feedback
- Detailed dating preference filters
- Comment-attached likes
- High-resolution HDR photo uploads
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Tired of dating apps trying to sell love? We were too. Setup is a totally free dating app for people seeking a long-term relationship. No fees, no subscriptions, no rose-jail. Join us. Say hi to me on Instagram @setupdatingapp Here are some reasons to try Setup: - GET CREATIVE: Customize the colors behind your photos to show off your creativity. - DATE IRL: Discover romantic restaurants, scenic parks, and more near your match. - CHATS THAT FLOW: Keep sending likes even after matching to keep the conversation going. - POLISH YOUR PROFILE: Get personalized feedback on your profile from ChatGPT. - FIND YOUR TYPE: Dial in your dating preferences from height to religion to family plans. - STOP SWIPING, START TYPING: You can always attach a comment when you send someone a like. - LOOK YOUR BEST: Upload stunning, high-resolution HDR photos. Made with love by Jonathan Valldejuli Terms of Service: https://setupdating.com/#termsofservice Privacy Policy: https://setupdating.com/#privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Setup. Long at every 2 days against Dataing's every 2 weeks. Setup. Long also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Setup. Long holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Dataing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Setup. Long's.
Dataing ships an update every 2 weeks, Setup. Long every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dataing | Setup. Long |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dataing Inc. | Needle LLC |
Customer experience
Dataing
Setup. Long
In-app purchases
Dataing
No in-app purchases
Setup. Long
No in-app purchases









