# Blues Match vs SOM Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SOM Connect at none against Blues Match's 4. SOM Connect also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). Blues Match's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blues Match sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. SOM Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blues Match ships an update every 4 months, SOM Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blues Match | SOM Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blues-match/id656110621/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [David Unwin](https://appshunter.io/developer/592278973) | [2021 Yale University](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562266816) |

## What reviewers say

### Blues Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blues-match/id656110621)

A dating app designed for individuals with academic backgrounds from prestigious universities. Connect with like-minded professionals seeking meaningful relationships.

**Highlights:** Exclusive community for university graduates, Connect with like-minded professionals, Focus on meaningful relationships, Designed for Oxbridge and Ivy League individuals

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $44.99 | per month |
| Three Months Subscription | $89.99 | per 3 months |
| Six Months Subscription | $131.99 | per 6 months |
| Twelve Months Subscription | $214.99 | per year |


### SOM Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/som-connect/id6448055828)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blues Match free?

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

### Is SOM Connect free?

SOM Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Blues Match or SOM Connect have ads?

Neither Blues Match nor SOM Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blues Match or SOM Connect?

Blues Match ships an update every 4 months, and SOM Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, Blues Match was updated on September 6, 2026 and SOM Connect on September 9, 2026.

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