Mackinaw vs SingleDadStrong
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mackinaw
This app offers a unique dating experience focused on authentic connections through short video responses to weekly prompts. It aims to reduce swipe fatigue and promote genuine interactions by prioritizing personality over posed photos.
- Video responses to prompts
- Weekly new questions
- No photos or bios
- Focus on real personality
- Safer profile design
- Limited matches
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MACKINAW: A NEW KIND OF DATING EXPERIENCE Tired of endless swiping and copycat dating apps? Mackinaw throws out the old playbook and brings something totally fresh: authentic short videos that let your real personality shine. Every week, you’ll answer a new surprise question on video to join a round. No photos to pose for, no bios to overthink – just you, being yourself. NOW LAUNCHING IN DENVER, CO! Please note: For our initial launch, Mackinaw is exclusively available to users in the Denver, Colorado area. We are working hard to expand to new cities soon! Download Mackinaw today if you're in the Denver area and discover online dating the way it should be. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT Mackinaw feels part dating app, part game, part social experience – but really, it’s something entirely new. If you’re tired of swiping, ghosting, and guessing who someone really is, Mackinaw makes dating authentic, safe, and fun again. THE MACKINAW DIFFERENCE – No Tinder clones here: Most dating apps are just the same swiping model in disguise. Mackinaw is built from scratch to feel new, fun, and real. – Icebreaker video prompts: Record your answer before you even see the question. Capture the real you, not a polished version. – Fresh weekly rounds: New prompts every Thursday night keep things exciting and reduce dating app burnout. – Meaningful connections: Deeper questions lead to deeper conversations; no more endless small talk. – Safer by design: No public names, jobs, or schools in profiles to reduce stalking or unwanted attention. HOW IT WORKS – Opt into a weekly round when you’re ready. – Record your video to unlock that week’s room. – See everyone else’s responses and start chatting. – Keep up to three matches at a time to focus on real connections. – When the round resets on Thursday night, decide if you’re ready for another. DOWNLOAD & JOIN A ROOM TODAY Ready to move past swipe fatigue and try a video dating app built for authentic connections? Mackinaw is the safer, smarter way to meet new people. Download Mackinaw today if you're in the Denver area and experience dating that finally feels real.
SingleDadStrong
Connect with a supportive community of single fathers. Share experiences, find local meetups, and access curated resources for co-parenting, legal advice, and financial planning. Built by a single dad for single dads.
- Connect with single dads locally and nationally
- Find local meetups and family-friendly events
- Share parenting wins and challenges
- Access curated resources on legal and financial topics
- Private messaging for building friendships
- Supportive community for fathers
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SINGLE FATHERHOOD IS HARD. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE. When you're navigating custody schedules, co-parenting challenges, and solo parenting without backup — you need more than advice from Google. You need guys who've been there. Who understand the Friday pickup anxiety, the off-week silence, and the guilt that comes with all of it. SingleDadStrong is the community for single fathers that didn't exist — so we built it. WHAT YOU GET: REAL COMMUNITY Connect with single dads in your area and across the country. Ask questions, share experiences, and get honest advice from fathers who actually understand. No judgment, just support. LOCAL MEETUPS & EVENTS Find family-friendly events, dad meetups, and activities in your city. From sports leagues to museum trips to coffee meetups with other single dads. Currently active in South Florida, Orlando, Tampa Bay, and Atlanta — expanding monthly. CELEBRATE THE WINS Nailed the school morning routine? Cooked a meal your kids actually ate? Share your victories with dads who get why the small stuff matters. VETTED RESOURCES Access guides on custody and legal help, co-parenting strategies, financial planning, and age-specific parenting tips — all curated specifically for single fathers. PRIVATE MESSAGING Build real friendships. Connect with dads near you beyond the public forum. BUILT BY A SINGLE DAD, FOR SINGLE DADS SingleDadStrong was created because single fathers deserve a space of their own. Whether you're newly separated, years into shared custody, or navigating widowhood — there's a seat at the table for you. You're not failing. You're doing the work of two parents. And you don't have to do it alone. Join fathers who get it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SingleDadStrong at daily against Mackinaw's every 5 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Mackinaw against 5.0 for SingleDadStrong. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Mackinaw ships an update every 5 weeks, SingleDadStrong daily. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Mackinaw | SingleDadStrong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mackinaw Dating Company, LLC | Jonathan Jacobs |
Customer experience
Mackinaw
SingleDadStrong
In-app purchases
Mackinaw
No in-app purchases
SingleDadStrong
No in-app purchases









