# When We First vs Paintball Pulse

The clearest difference is rating: Paintball Pulse at 5.0 against When We First's 3.6. Paintball Pulse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). When We First's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. When We First sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $50.00 per 7 days. Paintball Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paintball Pulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: When We First has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

When We First ships an update fortnightly, Paintball Pulse every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | When We First | Paintball Pulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-we-first/id6670217475/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintball-pulse/id6763413303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 128 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WhenWeFirst Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765368707) | [Aaron Lett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895302516) |

## What reviewers say

### When We First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-we-first/id6670217475)

This dating app offers a human-centered approach to finding meaningful connections. It combines expert matchmakers and dating coaches with advanced algorithms to help users create standout profiles, receive personalized advice, and secure guaranteed dates. Access a partner marketplace for additional dating support services.

**Highlights:** Human Button for matchmaker access, Personalized profile help and setup, Dating coaching and advice, Guaranteed dates, Expert algorithms, Partner marketplace access, VIP membership options

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $50.00 | per 7 days |
| Advantage Membership | $59.00 | per month |
| Elite Membership | $100.00 | per 7 days |
| Premium Membership | $174.99 | per month |
| Elite Membership | $350.00 | per month |
| 3 Green Flags | $8.00 | one-time |
| Trusted Badge | $10.00 | one-time |
| Get Endorsed | $10.00 | one-time |
| 10 Green Flags | $22.00 | one-time |
| 20 Green Flags | $30.00 | one-time |


### Paintball Pulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintball-pulse/id6763413303)

Connect with the paintball community, find local parks, and track your game statistics. Organize teams, schedule matches, and stay updated with a live community feed. Park owners can manage their profiles and communicate with players.

**Highlights:** Find local paintball parks, Connect with players and build crews, Track game stats and rankings, Schedule matches and challenges, Community feed for updates, Tools for park owners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is When We First free?

When We First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paintball Pulse free?

Paintball Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, When We First or Paintball Pulse?

Paintball Pulse is rated higher. When We First averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Paintball Pulse averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do When We First or Paintball Pulse have ads?

Neither When We First nor Paintball Pulse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, When We First or Paintball Pulse?

When We First ships an update fortnightly, and Paintball Pulse every 3 days. Most recently, When We First was updated on October 23, 2026 and Paintball Pulse on October 20, 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.*