# Marble Dating vs Saga Journal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Saga Journal at none against Marble Dating's 18. Saga Journal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). Marble Dating's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marble Dating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Saga Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Saga Journal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marble Dating has 146 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Marble Dating ships an update every 9 days, Saga Journal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Marble Dating | Saga Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marble-dating/id6504264265/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-journal/id6780128348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MARBLE DATING CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677044782) | [Windhelm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780128350) |

## 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


### Saga Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saga-journal/id6780128348)

This app transforms your daily journal entries into evolving stories and reflections. It helps you uncover personal patterns and gain self-understanding by analyzing your memories and experiences over time. Preserve your life's journey with private, secure documentation.

**Highlights:** Daily journaling with photos and notes, Weekly and monthly reflections, Monthly stories generated from entries, Personal patterns and insights, Private and secure design, Long-term reflection and self-understanding

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Marble Dating free?

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

### Is Saga Journal free?

Saga Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Marble Dating or Saga Journal?

Saga Journal is rated higher. Marble Dating averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Saga Journal averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Marble Dating or Saga Journal have ads?

Neither Marble Dating nor Saga Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Marble Dating or Saga Journal?

Marble Dating ships an update every 9 days, and Saga Journal every 4 days. Most recently, Marble Dating was updated on October 27, 2026 and Saga Journal on October 28, 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.*