SoMe vs Setup. Long
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SoMe
This app facilitates real-life meetups by helping users discover date spots, send invitations, and plan dates directly within conversations. It aims to move beyond simple matching to encourage actual dates and meaningful connections.
- Discover date spots
- Send venue invitations
- Plan dates in chat
- See compatibility beyond profiles
- Personalized recommendations
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Most dating apps stop at matching. SoMe helps you move from matching to meeting in real life. Discover date spots, send invites, and turn conversations into real plans. SoMe is designed to help you actually go on dates — not just collect matches. Discover date spots you’ll both love Explore curated venues and hidden gems designed for real connection. Turn conversations into real plans Send venue invitations directly in chat and make planning effortless. See compatibility beyond profiles Understand shared interests and discover places you’d both actually go. Plan dates with confidence Get personalized recommendations to help you choose the right place and experience. Most dating apps focus on matching. SoMe focuses on helping you meet. It starts with one date. Plan Less. Do More. Together.
Setup. Long
This dating app focuses on fostering long-term relationships with a completely free experience. It offers creative profile customization, suggestions for local date spots, and AI-powered profile feedback. Users can also fine-tune their preferences and attach comments to likes.
- Creative photo customization
- Local date spot suggestions
- AI-powered profile feedback
- Detailed dating preference filters
- Comment-attached likes
- High-resolution HDR photo uploads
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Tired of dating apps trying to sell love? We were too. Setup is a totally free dating app for people seeking a long-term relationship. No fees, no subscriptions, no rose-jail. Join us. Say hi to me on Instagram @setupdatingapp Here are some reasons to try Setup: - GET CREATIVE: Customize the colors behind your photos to show off your creativity. - DATE IRL: Discover romantic restaurants, scenic parks, and more near your match. - CHATS THAT FLOW: Keep sending likes even after matching to keep the conversation going. - POLISH YOUR PROFILE: Get personalized feedback on your profile from ChatGPT. - FIND YOUR TYPE: Dial in your dating preferences from height to religion to family plans. - STOP SWIPING, START TYPING: You can always attach a comment when you send someone a like. - LOOK YOUR BEST: Upload stunning, high-resolution HDR photos. Made with love by Jonathan Valldejuli Terms of Service: https://setupdating.com/#termsofservice Privacy Policy: https://setupdating.com/#privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Setup. Long at 5.0 against SoMe's 4.4. Setup. Long also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). SoMe's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Setup. Long holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SoMe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Setup. Long's.
SoMe ships an update monthly, Setup. Long every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoMe | Setup. Long |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SOMI Social Corporation | Needle LLC |
Customer experience
SoMe
Setup. Long
In-app purchases
SoMe
No in-app purchases
Setup. Long
No in-app purchases
