# Marble Dating vs Thalio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Marble Dating at 67% against Thalio's 0%. Marble Dating also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (146 vs 7). Thalio's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Dating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month and Thalio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marble Dating holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Dating has 146 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Marble Dating's written reviews are positive against 0% of Thalio's.

Marble Dating ships an update every 9 days, Thalio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marble Dating | Thalio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265/reviews)** | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thalio/id6751552538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 126 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MARBLE DATING CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677044782) | [Sergi Laurent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835771505) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (17)**

| 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 |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $700 | $700.00 | one-time |
| Receive (1 year) + Initiation | $749.00 | one-time |
| Premium (1 yr) + Initiation = $800 | $800.00 | 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


### Thalio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thalio/id6751552538)

Identify marine species with AI, explore interactive collections, and learn detailed facts about ocean life. Discover regional species and contribute to conservation efforts. Some advanced features require a subscription.

**Highlights:** AI species recognition, Interactive marine life collection, Detailed species profiles, Regional species exploration, Conservation contribution, Gamified upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reef Hero 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Reef Hero Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Early Reef Hero 1 Year | $17.99 | per year |
| Early Reef Hero 1 Year | $21.99 | per year |
| Reef Hero Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marble Dating free?

Marble Dating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thalio free?

Thalio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Marble Dating or Thalio?

Marble Dating is rated higher. Marble Dating averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Thalio averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Marble Dating or Thalio have ads?

Neither Marble Dating nor Thalio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marble Dating or Thalio?

Marble Dating ships an update every 9 days, and Thalio weekly. Most recently, Marble Dating was updated on October 27, 2026 and Thalio on October 30, 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.*