# Alpha vs Everly

The clearest difference is ads: Everly at none against Alpha's shown. Everly also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Alpha's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alpha sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Everly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Alpha against 5.0 for Everly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Alpha ships an update fortnightly, Everly weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha | Everly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-dating-assistant/id6737103664/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everly-private-diary-and-notes/id6742750679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Kashirin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756163150) | [Matveii Demko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799742108) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-dating-assistant/id6737103664)

This AI-powered assistant analyzes chat screenshots, photos, and social media posts to generate personalized message ideas and dating advice. It helps users craft the perfect replies, break the ice, and improve their overall dating game with actionable tips and a comprehensive guide.

**Highlights:** AI message generation from screenshots, Contextual analysis of photos and memes, Personalized dating advice and tips, Instant icebreakers and quick replies, Scam and fake profile detection, Comprehensive dating playbook guide, Private and anonymous data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 month | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $179.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Valuable dating insights
- 🚀 Efficient chat assistant
- 👍 Personalized approach
- 💡 Effective advice
- 🚀 Conversation support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Bit gutted about the price


### Everly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everly-private-diary-and-notes/id6742750679)

This app provides a private digital space for self-expression and memory keeping. It offers customizable templates, entry personalization with photos and stickers, and tracking of journaling habits for personal growth.

**Highlights:** Customizable journal templates, Personalize entries with photos and stickers, Track journaling habits and personal growth, Password protection for privacy, Beautifully designed themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha free?

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

### Is Everly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Alpha or Everly?

Alpha and Everly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Alpha or Everly have ads?

Alpha shows ads; Everly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha or Everly?

Alpha ships an update fortnightly, and Everly weekly. Most recently, Alpha was updated on June 4, 2026 and Everly on September 10, 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.*