Comparison

Known vs Gswap

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

Head to head
About

Known

This app offers a unique matchmaking service that uses AI to understand your personality and preferences through a voice call. It then introduces you to one person at a time and handles all the logistics of booking a date, from choosing a restaurant to making the reservation.

Highlights
  • AI-powered voice profile creation
  • One-on-one introductions
  • Date booking and reservation
  • Pre-date match information
  • Post-date feedback loop
Features
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Known is a matchmaker in your pocket. Tell us who you are on one voice call, and we'll introduce you to one person at a time, then book the date for you. The swiping era is over. Swipes and likes turned dating apps into an endless dopamine chase. Small talk is exhausting, and by the time you finally meet someone, it's often too late for anything real. Known gets to know you first, then handles everything until you're sitting across from someone worth meeting. In early testing, 80% of Known introductions led to an in-person date. Not chats that fizzled out. Real dates, in real life. Not a game. Not a job. Not a gamble. HOW IT WORKS 1. A voice call, not a form You talk, and Known listens: who you are, how you live and what you want from a relationship. Most members spend about 26 minutes on the call. Known writes your profile for you and keeps it current as it learns more. 2. One introduction at a time No feed and no queue. Known sends one hand-picked introduction, chosen from what it knows about both of you. 3. 24 hours to say yes You both have 24 hours to accept. If either of you passes, the introduction closes and Known starts on your next one. 4. Ask Known before you meet Ask anything you'd like to know about your match before the date. Known answers from what it learned on their call. 5. The date, handled When you both say yes, Known checks your calendars, picks a local restaurant that fits your tastes, dietary needs and budget, and makes the reservation. All that's left is to show up. 6. A quick check-in after A short follow-up after each date helps Known make your next introduction better. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE KNOWN - No swiping: one considered introduction instead of an endless feed. - Built for serious relationships: everyone here wants something real. - Fully handled: from your first call to the restaurant reservation. Less scrolling. More intention. This is Known.

About

Gswap

This app connects snow sports enthusiasts for peer-to-peer gear rentals. Rent skis, snowboards, and accessories from local owners at lower prices, or list your own unused equipment to earn money. Features include secure messaging, user ratings, and identity verification for trust and safety.

Highlights
  • Browse skis, snowboards, boots, and accessories
  • Rent gear at a fraction of retail prices
  • List your own equipment to earn money
  • Direct in-app messaging with hosts
  • Verified profiles and user ratings
  • Identity verification for trust and safety
Features
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Gswap is the peer-to-peer marketplace for snow sports gear rentals. Whether you need equipment for your next trip or have gear sitting unused, Gswap connects you with fellow enthusiasts in your area. FOR RENTERS: • Browse skis, snowboards, boots, and accessories from local owners • Find quality gear at a fraction of retail rental prices • Message hosts directly to ask questions • View verified profiles and ratings FOR HOSTS: • List your gear in minutes with photos and pricing • Set your own availability and rental terms • Earn money from equipment you're not using • Build your reputation with verified reviews TRUST & SAFETY: • Identity verification powered by Stripe • Secure in-app messaging • User ratings and reviews • Verified profiles you can trust Whether you're a weekend warrior looking to try new gear or a local with a quiver to share, Gswap makes it easy to swap gear and share the stoke. Download now and join the community!

Screenshots

Known4 screens
Gswap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gswap at 100% against Known's 59%. Gswap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Known's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Known sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gswap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gswap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Known has 2.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Known's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gswap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Known ships an update every 4 days, Gswap every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Known versus Gswap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnownGswap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKnown Co.Nasti Holdings LLC

Customer experience

Known

All ratings2,252 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative37.8%

Gswap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Known

One-time1
  • 1 Date Credit$15.00
None

Gswap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Known free?
Known is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gswap free?
Gswap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Known or Gswap?
Gswap is rated higher. Known averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Gswap averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Known or Gswap have ads?
Neither Known nor Gswap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Known or Gswap?
Known ships an update every 4 days, and Gswap every 8 days. Most recently, Known was updated on November 8, 2026 and Gswap on November 5, 2026.

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