BONDE vs Checked Mates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BONDE
Connect with professionals and access exclusive resources. Engage in discussions, utilize chat features, and browse a member directory. This platform fosters professional networking and resource sharing.
- Professional networking
- Discussion boards
- Chat functions
- Member directory
- Resource access
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A platform where members connect and access resources through discussion boards, chat functions, and a member directory.
Checked Mates
A private, referral-only social club focused on real-world connections through curated events in premium venues. It emphasizes meeting people through trusted introductions in a relaxed, human-centered environment, prioritizing social experiences over endless messaging.
- Private, referral-only social club
- Curated events in premium venues
- Trusted, friend-led introductions
- No swiping or endless messaging
- Focus on real-world connections
- Members-only community
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Checked Mates is a private, referral-only social club designed for friends making real-world connections—no swiping required. Discover curated social events in standout venues, from intimate speakeasies to upscale lounges. Meet people through trusted introductions, expand your circle, and experience a modern, more human approach to meeting new people. Unlike traditional dating apps, Checked Mates is built on friendship. Members attend with friends—and sometimes introduce a single friend they believe in—creating a relaxed, high-quality social environment where connections happen naturally. Why Checked Mates: No swiping, no endless messaging Curated events in premium venues Meet people through trusted, friend-led introductions A social experience first—with the potential for something more Members-only community with a warm, welcoming atmosphere Whether you're here for a great night out, to meet new people, or to introduce an exceptional friend, Checked Mates makes every connection feel effortless. Real people. Real rooms. Real chemistry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: BONDE at free against Checked Mates's ad-supported. Checked Mates's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BONDE against 5.0 for Checked Mates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
BONDE ships an update every 3 weeks, Checked Mates monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BONDE | Checked Mates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BONDE | Anita Gajdecki |
Customer experience
BONDE
Checked Mates
In-app purchases
BONDE
No in-app purchases
Checked Mates
No in-app purchases
