Whimsy Dating vs Ivy Dating
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whimsy Dating
Connect with people in your local area for dating or friendship. Set your preferences and discover individuals ready to make real-life connections. Enjoy genuine interactions and a fun, intuitive interface.
- Meet people nearby in real life
- Set age, gender, and interest preferences
- Heat map of potential connections
- Quick chat mode for immediate meetings
- Inclusive for all users
- Focus on genuine, meaningful interactions
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Whimsy - Meet People IRL, Make Real Life Connections! The desire to connect with people in real life has never been stronger or easier. That’s where Whimsy comes in. Whether you’re seeking dating, friendship, or both, Whimsy helps you meet people near you… right now. Simply set your preferences for age, gender, and interests, and discover others who are ready to connect on Whimsy too! Whimsy is for everyone—daters, friend-seekers, and anyone in between. With Whimsy, the possibilities are endless because every person you meet has the potential to be something wonderful in your life. Key Features: Heat map showing you where the people you want to meet are. Quick chat mode to try to meet people near you – now. Inclusive for All: Whimsy welcomes everyone, regardless of what you’re looking for. Genuine Connections: Say goodbye to superficial swipes and hello to meaningful immediate interactions. Fun & Easy: With a playful and intuitive interface, connecting with others is as enjoyable as it should be. If you meet their preferences, and they meet yours, start chatting – it’s that simple. Step into a world where every interaction is an opportunity. Download Whimsy today and discover connections worth holding onto! Life’s better with Whimsy. Join us now!
Ivy Dating
Discover genuine connections in real-world locations. This app facilitates spontaneous interactions with people nearby, moving beyond endless digital swiping for authentic encounters.
- Discover people nearby
- Spontaneous connections
- Real-world interactions
- No endless swiping
- Genuine encounters
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Welcome to Ivy, the dating app that revives the magic of spontaneous, real-world connections. Whether you’re at your favorite café, enjoying a night out, or exploring a new spot, Ivy helps you discover who's open to saying hello. No endless swiping, no digital barriers—just genuine interactions waiting to happen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Whimsy Dating at 4.7 against Ivy Dating's 4.0. Whimsy Dating also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Ivy Dating's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (62 vs 6). On price 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. Whimsy Dating sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Ivy Dating asks for nothing beyond the download.
Whimsy Dating holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ivy Dating has 62 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Whimsy Dating | Ivy Dating |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | 4.0 (62 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 64.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 62 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | New Solutions LLC | Ivy Dating |
In-app purchases
Whimsy Dating
- Gold$6.991 Month
- Platinum$14.991 Month
Ivy Dating
No in-app purchases
