Doost vs Delband
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doost
This app connects users for friendships or romantic relationships. It uses shared answers to insightful questions to create context, moving beyond traditional profiles. It also offers icebreakers and conversation starters to facilitate interaction.
- Friendship and relationship matching
- Context-based user introductions
- Icebreakers and conversation starters
- Privacy-focused approach
- Insightful question-based matching
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Doost is your personal Wingmate! It matches users for friendship and/or relationships. It moves away from traditional profiles and introduces users with context based on their responses to a series of insightful questions that both have answered, and allows users to jump into the conversation by providing icebreakers and conversation continuers on relevant topics of interest when needed. Privacy Policy: https://doostsocial.com/privacy/index.html Contact Us: https://doostsocial.com/
Delband
Connect with Persian and Iranian singles globally for meaningful relationships. This app uses a smart matchmaking algorithm tailored to shared culture, values, and heritage.
- Connect with Persian/Iranian singles
- Find cultural matches
- Smart matchmaking algorithm
- Location-based discovery
- Focus on relationships, dating, friendship
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بنمای رخ که باغ و گلستانم آرزوست بگشای لب که قند فراوانم آرزوست Show me your face — it's the garden in bloom I long for. Open your lips — it's sweetness without end I long for. - Rumi (1207–1273) Connect with Persian and Iranian singles worldwide. Find meaningful relationships with people who share your culture, values, and heritage. DelBand is the premier dating app designed exclusively for Persian and Iranian singles around the world. Whether you're looking for marriage, dating, or friendship, DelBand helps you connect with people who truly understand your cultural background and values. Why Choose DelBand? Persian Community Focus Connect with Persian and Iranian singles who share your cultural heritage Find matches who understand your traditions, values, and lifestyle Build meaningful relationships within the Persian diaspora Smart Matchmaking Advanced matching algorithm tailored for the Persian community https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doost at none against Delband's 1. Delband's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Delband sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.00 per month. Doost asks for nothing beyond the download.
Doost ships an update every 5 days, Delband every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doost | Delband |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Doost Social Company | Gencast |
Customer experience
Doost
Delband
In-app purchases
Doost
No in-app purchases
Delband
- DelBand Premium$20.001 Month
