Comparison

Blinder vs Single@

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

Head to head
About

Blinder

This dating app focuses on personality over initial appearance. Users answer questions about potential matches, with profiles gradually revealing as connections deepen. It aims to foster more meaningful interactions by prioritizing compatibility before visual judgment.

Highlights
  • Blurred profiles initially
  • Question-based profile reveals
  • Gradual photo unblurring
  • Focus on compatibility
  • Direct founder support
  • Houston-specific singles
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Houston dating doesn't need another swipe app. On Blinder, photos start blurred. You answer questions about each other, find alignment, and reveal more of the person as the connection gets stronger. By the time you see their face, you already know you actually click. No endless face-scrolling. No instant judgment. No matching with someone you know nothing about. How it works: See a blurred profile Answer questions about them Reveal more as you get answers right Swipe once you know something real Connect and start the conversation Built for Houston singles who want dating to feel less random. A dad built this because he's horrified at what dating's become. DM us anytime — the founder (a real person, not a bot) will personally help with your profile. Now seeding in Houston. Come see who's behind the blur.

About

Single@

This app facilitates real-life connections by notifying users when other singles are nearby. It prioritizes immediate meet-cutes over endless chatting and profiles, with a ladies-first approach to privacy and safety.

Highlights
  • Location-based notifications
  • Ladies-first privacy controls
  • Instant meet-cute setup
  • Single photo profiles
  • Double opt-in for meetings
  • No endless chatting
Features
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Meet Where You Are. Not in an App. Tired of endless swiping, chatting, and ghosting? Ever wonder if the cutie across the room is single? Single@ is built for real-life connections while you live your life—no more guessing and no stress. Ladies-first: Women stay invisible on the map until they choose to be seen. Location-based: Keep your location on to get a text when someone single is nearby. No chat: No need to chat endlessly because the app sets up a quick meet-cute on the spot. No profiles: Just one honest photo. No pressure: Double opt-in. Meet only if you both want to. Santa Monica only: Local, intentional, real. Set it and forget it. Keep your location on, when you're Single@ the gym, Single@ the store, or Single@ an event, and we’ll do the rest. Built by a single #girldad—designed with respect for women. Download Single@. Safe meet-cutes– on the spot.

Screenshots

Blinder4 screens
Single@4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Single@ at fortnightly against Blinder's every 3 months. Single@ also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Blinder against 5.0 for Single@. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blinder ships an update every 3 months, Single@ fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blinder versus Single@: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlinderSingle@
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB62 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperManak MediaREMOTEX SERVICES LLP

In-app purchases

None

Blinder

No in-app purchases

None

Single@

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blinder free?
Blinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Single@ free?
Single@ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blinder or Single@?
Blinder and Single@ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Blinder or Single@ have ads?
Neither Blinder nor Single@ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blinder or Single@?
Blinder ships an update every 3 months, and Single@ fortnightly. Most recently, Blinder was updated on November 4, 2026 and Single@ on November 4, 2026.

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