Comparison

cMatch vs Deeper Waters

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

Head to head
About

cMatch

Features
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Meet real Christian singles Thousands of Christian singles recently logged in at cMatch, looking for love, friendship, and fellowship. They're looking forward to welcome you, too. Enjoy a safe and clean community Your safety is our primary concern. We work around the clock to keep cMatch safe and clean. Our experienced staff screens every profile and every single photo. Generous free tier At cMatch, you get to contact other singles for FREE. Unlike other 'free' dating services. Proudly Christian owned cMatch is managed and owned by Christians. We maintain Biblical values, and we know what you expect from us. Only active profiles All our photos and profiles belong to singles who recently logged in at cMatch. We hide inactive profiles, so you'll never send messages to singles long gone. More than just a dating app Are you looking for pen pals, prayer partners, or just a friend to talk to? Come on in. We're a faith building singles community. Over 130,000 singles matched Since our launch in 2006, over 130,000 singles joined our service, making cMatch a top ranked Christian dating app, featuring a highly experienced staff. Our mission As a Christian dating app we believe that marriage is a sacred covenant between man and woman, ordained by God as part of His divine plan for each of us. So there's more to it than just love and romance. God says in Genesis 2:18: "It isn't good for man to be alone; I will make a companion for him, a helper suited to his needs." God himself brings people together according to his timetable. Sometimes it feels like his plans are limiting us, and sometimes it's not easy to wait for God's timing. However, who other than our Creator knows best how we can flourish and fully achieve our purpose? The Bible teaches us that God wants the best for us: "For I know the plans I have for you — declares the LORD. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Through Jesus we may even call him 'Abba Father'. The apostle Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 6:14: "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers." We believe that this warning also applies to marriage, and that it's better for Christians not to marry non-believers. However, many Christians can't find their soul mate in church, and many singles are simply too busy to maintain an active social life. This is why we want to help unmarried Christians to meet other Christian singles — for a serious relationship, but also for fellowship and spiritual growth. Jesus spoke about marriage in Mark 10:9: "Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." It shows how much God values marriage. Sadly, it also shows our brokenness, when we review the divorce rate, even among Christians. Therefore we believe every relationship is worth fighting for. This is why you can only join cMatch if you're truly single — it means you can't join if you're 'almost divorced' or separated. Many Christians are hesitant to write a personals ad, since they want to wait for God's guidance. We agree. After all, choosing your spouse is a choice for life. However, one does not rule out the other. The monks used to say "ora et labora" — pray and work. We strongly believe dating apps are being used by God to bring Christian singles together. So relax and start chatting and e-mailing on (trustworthy) Christian dating apps. But never cease to pray about it. Our mission is to prayerfully match Christian singles according to God's universal plan. Our vision is to serve Christians from all churches and denominations. Every single who's a committed Christian, may join cMatch. Students and seniors, Catholics and Pentecostals. We're united in Jesus Christ. We don't judge based on your past, how involved you are in church. It's about being saved by grace.

About

Deeper Waters

This app facilitates deeper connections within Christian relationships through daily prompts, guided questions, and prayer requests. It's designed for couples, friends, and small groups to foster spiritual and emotional growth beyond superficial conversations.

Highlights
  • Daily conversation prompts
  • Over 10,000 guided questions
  • Themed question packs
  • Private faith-based journal feed
  • Send and receive prayer requests
  • Designed for couples, friends, and small groups
Features
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The #1 Christian Relationship App for Deeper Connection Helping Christians connect, grow, and go deeper — in dating, marriage, and friendships. Deeper Waters is the ultimate Christian relationship app for couples, friends, and communities who want to build connection that’s spiritually and emotionally real. Whether you’re navigating Christian dating, strengthening your Christian marriage, deepening Christ-centered friendships, or exploring yourself— this is your space to grow with God and each other. One Daily Question. Every Relationship Gets Stronger. Every day, Deeper Waters sends you and your connections one powerful prompt — designed to spark meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and emotional clarity. Answer with your partner. Answer with your small group. Answer with your best friend. See each other’s hearts. Grow together. Perfect for dating, married couples, or anyone building faith-based connection. Christian Conversations That Go Beyond Small Talk With over 10,000+ guided questions and 50+ themed packs, you’ll find: • Christian dating questions that build clarity and intimacy • Marriage questions to grow communication, trust, and emotional depth • Friendship prompts rooted in love, boundaries, and spiritual unity • Icebreakers, dares, red flag check-ins, and healing reflections • Packs for every season: dating, engagement, marriage, family, healing, and more Post. Pray. Reflect. Repeat. Share what you’re learning, feeling, or praying through. Drop a thought, post a verse, or request prayer. Use your feed like a faith-based journal — seen only by the people who matter. Pray for Each Other, Every Day Send and receive prayer requests with your connections. Support your spouse. Lift up your friend. Let others cover you. It’s honest. It’s sacred. It’s real. Why Christians Love Deeper Waters • No followers. No likes. No pressure. • Safe space for real, Christ-centered communication • Designed for couples, friendships, and small groups • Built around healing, clarity, and God’s presence • Perfect for anyone craving more than shallow conversation This isn’t just another Christian couple app. It’s not a Bible study app or a Christian version of social media. This is Deeper Waters — where Christian relationships get real. Download Deeper Waters today. The ultimate app for Christian dating, Christian marriage, and Christ-centered friendship. Let every relationship grow deeper — one question, one prayer, one honest moment at a time. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

Screenshots

cMatch4 screens
Deeper Waters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Deeper Waters at every 4 days against cMatch's every 4 months. Deeper Waters also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. cMatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Deeper Waters sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

cMatch ships an update every 4 months, Deeper Waters every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
cMatch versus Deeper Waters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercMatchDeeper Waters
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB76 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperAlgra.netJonathan Michael Edwards

In-app purchases

3 purchases

cMatch

One-time3
  • One month premium membership$12.99
  • 3 months premium membership$24.99
  • One year premium membership$69.99
1 purchases

Deeper Waters

Subscriptions1
  • Deeper Waters Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is cMatch free?
cMatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deeper Waters free?
Deeper Waters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do cMatch or Deeper Waters have ads?
Neither cMatch nor Deeper Waters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, cMatch or Deeper Waters?
cMatch ships an update every 4 months, and Deeper Waters every 4 days. Most recently, cMatch was updated on October 2, 2026 and Deeper Waters on September 24, 2026.

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