You4me vs Afterly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
You4me
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You4me – Real Dates. No Chats Needed. You4me is the dating app designed for people who are tired of texting that leads nowhere. No long chats, no confusion, no time-wasting. Just real people. Real dates. Real chemistry. Why You’ll Love It Skip endless chatting — send a date idea instantly Connect with people who want real-world experiences Clean, modern UI for effortless dating Safe, simple, and intentional for busy adults What’s New in 3.0 – A Completely Re-imagined You4me Boost Profile – Stand out and get seen instantly Send Compliments – Make a genuine first impression Propose New Time – Reschedule dates without stress Revamped UI/UX – Cleaner, smoother, faster Improved Interests, Dates, and Profile Setup Better verification & reporting tools How It Works Sign up in seconds Explore real people near you Send or accept a date idea Meet offline — because great connections happen in real life You4me is for people who want meaningful, intentional dates without the small talk. Subscription & Legal By using our app or subscription, you agree to: Privacy Policy: https://www.you4me.social/policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Afterly
This app connects you with real people nearby for relationships, friendships, or casual connections. Browse profiles, match with mutual interests, and engage in real-time chat. Customize your profile to express your true self and control your privacy.
- Browse nearby profiles
- Swipe for matches
- Real-time chat
- Customizable profiles
- Privacy controls
- Incognito mode
- Pro features
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Afterly is the dating app built for the trans community and the people who admire them. Created by a trans woman, Afterly uses intentional matching so you're introduced to people who genuinely align with who you are and what you're looking for. Afterly was designed from day one to be a welcoming space for the trans community and the people who admire them. Whether you're looking for love, friendship, or something in between, Afterly helps you connect with people who are actually looking for you. INTENTIONAL MATCHING Dating works better when you're shown to the right people. During onboarding, you choose how you identify and who you're interested in meeting. Afterly uses those preferences to create intentional matches, so you're only shown to people who align with what you're looking for, and they're only shown to you if you're what they're looking for, too. FIND YOUR PEOPLE Explore nearby profiles in a familiar grid or discover new people one at a time. Like who interests you and let the right connections happen naturally. MATCH & MESSAGE When the interest is mutual, it's a match. Start chatting instantly with real-time messaging, share pictures from your private album, and get to know someone beyond the profile. BE YOURSELF Your profile should reflect you. Share photos, write about yourself, highlight your interests, and customize your preferences so people get to know the real you. PRIVACY FIRST You stay in control of your experience. Manage your visibility, control who can interact with you, and block or report users whenever you need to. UPGRADE TO AFTERLY PRO Unlock premium features, including: * Advanced Smart Filters to find exactly what you are looking for * Unlimited Swipes * Unlimited Profile Boosts * Screenshot Protection for added privacy * Delete Messages & Photos * Ad-Free Experience BUILT WITH COMMUNITY IN MIND Safety, authenticity, and respect are at the heart of Afterly. We believe everyone deserves a place where they can date confidently and be seen for who they are. Download Afterly today and start making connections that matter. You’re not an afterthought. You’re on Afterly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.afterlysocial.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.afterlysocial.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: You4me at none against Afterly's shown. Afterly's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. You4me sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Afterly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
You4me ships an update every 2 weeks, Afterly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | You4me | Afterly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 104 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | You4me LLC | Afterly LLC |
In-app purchases
You4me
- You4me Premium$5.991 Month
- Boost (1 Day)$3.99
- 3 Boosts Pack$9.99
Afterly
- Afterly Pro$9.991 Month









