Comparison

Bubbles Date vs Grounded Singles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bubbles Date

Features
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The app connects you with others by creating a joint profile with a friend. Additional features include joint profile stories, group chats and a date venue explorer.

About

Grounded Singles

This app connects farmers, rural residents, and country lifestyle enthusiasts seeking authentic relationships. It offers smart matching, advanced search, and secure messaging to help users find their perfect country match globally.

Highlights
  • Smart matching for rural lifestyles
  • Advanced search filters
  • Secure messaging and photo sharing
  • Profile verification for safety
  • Location-based discovery
  • Community-focused experience
Features
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Find your soulmate in the countryside! The #1 dating app for farmers, rural singles, and country lovers worldwide. WHO WE SERVE: - Farmers and agricultural professionals - Rural and small-town residents - Country lifestyle enthusiasts - Outdoor adventure seekers - Anyone wanting authentic, down-to-earth love GLOBAL COMMUNITY: Active singles across UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and beyond. Whether you're seeking local connections or international romance, find your perfect country match. KEY FEATURES: - Smart matching for rural lifestyles - Advanced search filters - Secure messaging & photo sharing - Profile verification for safety - Location-based discovery - Community-focused experience SUCCESS STORIES: Join thousands who've found lasting love through our platform. With 20+ years of dating expertise, we understand what country hearts want. SAFE & SECURE: Your privacy matters. Verified profiles, secure messaging, and dedicated support ensure a safe dating experience. EASY TO USE: Simple, intuitive design perfect for busy rural lifestyles. Connect anywhere, anytime. Download Grounded Singles today and discover why country singles worldwide choose us for authentic connections! Terms of Use: https://hub.grounded.singles/account/terms Privacy Policy: https://hub.grounded.singles/account/privacy

Screenshots

Bubbles Date1 screens
Grounded Singles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubbles Date at none against Grounded Singles's 9. Bubbles Date also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Grounded Singles's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grounded Singles sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Bubbles Date asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Bubbles Date versus Grounded Singles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubbles DateGrounded Singles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperThe Dahling Group LLCHubpeople Limited

In-app purchases

None

Bubbles Date

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Grounded Singles

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly VIP Subscription$29.991 Month
  • Monthly VIP Plus Subscription$34.991 Month
  • 3 Monthly VIP subscription$69.993 Months
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  • 3 Month VIP Plus Subscription$79.993 Months
  • 6 Monthly VIP subscription$99.996 Months
  • 6 Month VIP Plus Subscription$109.996 Months
One-time3
  • Pack of 5 Supermatches$9.99
  • Pack of 10 Supermatches$14.99
  • Pack of 20 Supermatches$19.99

Questions

Is Bubbles Date free?
Bubbles Date is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grounded Singles free?
Grounded Singles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubbles Date or Grounded Singles have ads?
Bubbles Date shows ads; Grounded Singles does not.
Which is updated more often, Bubbles Date or Grounded Singles?
Bubbles Date ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grounded Singles every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bubbles Date was updated on September 16, 2026 and Grounded Singles on September 17, 2026.

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