# hivemind vs Sequel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hivemind at none against Sequel's 9. Sequel's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sequel sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. hivemind asks for nothing beyond the download.

hivemind ships an update every 3 weeks, Sequel every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | hivemind | Sequel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-real-dating-50-plus/id6759450351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **440** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Caldwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858678130) | [Primula Capital LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871202509) |

## What reviewers say

### hivemind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivemind/id6756137511)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sequel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequel-real-dating-50-plus/id6759450351)

This app connects singles over 50 looking for meaningful relationships. Choose your dating goal, filter by detailed preferences, and start conversations instantly. It prioritizes safety with AI and human moderation for verified profiles.

**Highlights:** Dating goals selection, Advanced profile filtering, Instant chat functionality, AI and human profile verification, Personalized matching algorithm, Detailed user profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium month | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium 3 month | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium gold month | $27.99 | per month |
| Premium gold 3 month | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 6 month | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium gold 6 month | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Credits 595 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Credits 1550 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Credits 2950 | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hivemind free?

hivemind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sequel free?

Sequel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do hivemind or Sequel have ads?

Neither hivemind nor Sequel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, hivemind or Sequel?

hivemind ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sequel every 10 days. Most recently, hivemind was updated on November 9, 2026 and Sequel on November 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
