Setup. Long vs Pair by Datewise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Pair by Datewise
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Pair is a different kind of dating app. Instead of an endless swipe feed, you get a companion — Pair — who learns who you are through everyday conversation, helps you show up as your best self, and introduces you to someone genuinely compatible when the time is right. • Talk to Pair anytime — a warm, private companion that remembers what matters to you. • Get real coaching — readiness, pre-date prep, post-date debriefs, message help. • Meet people thoughtfully — one carefully chosen introduction at a time, only when you're ready. No feed, no endless swiping. • Your privacy is sacred. Pair never shares what you say with anyone. Pair Plus and Pair Concierge unlock unlimited conversations, the full coaching toolkit, and the matchmaker. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled. Terms: https://datewise.io/terms · Privacy: https://datewise.io/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Setup. Long at every 2 days against Pair by Datewise's every 2 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Setup. Long ships an update every 2 days, Pair by Datewise every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Setup. Long | Pair by Datewise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Needle LLC | Antonio Kodheli |
In-app purchases
Setup. Long
No in-app purchases
Pair by Datewise
No in-app purchases
