Comparison

Tryst vs Ratemate

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

Head to head
About

Tryst

This app helps couples plan intentional dates by providing a system to go from a vibe to a real plan. It offers date ideas, reminders for special occasions, and a partner survey to tailor recommendations. Reflect on past dates and save meaningful moments to make future plans smarter.

Highlights
  • Curated date ideas
  • Special occasion reminders
  • Partner preference survey
  • Past date reflection
  • Gift and touch tracking
  • Private by default data storage
Features
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Tryst is a date planner for couples who want to stop winging it. Friday rolls around. You care—you really do. But somehow you end up in the same place, having the same conversation about trying something new. Planning better dates shouldn't be hard. Tryst helps you discover thoughtful date ideas, stay ahead of important moments, and make date night something you both look forward to. WHAT YOU CAN DO Discover better dates Choose your mood—Romantic, Fun, Chill, or Adventurous—and browse 550+ curated date ideas across seven categories, from cozy nights at home to weekend adventures. Build a complete plan Pick a venue, choose a time, and let Tryst organize everything into one simple checklist so nothing gets forgotten. Plan your way Whether you're looking for an Easy Night In, a Thoughtful Date, an All-Out Experience, or want to hit Surprise Me, Tryst adapts to the night you're planning. Never miss the moments that matter Stay ahead of anniversaries, birthdays, and Valentine's Day with reminders weeks in advance. Keep gifts, cards, reservations, and special touches organized separately so every detail gets done. Learn what your partner loves The two-minute Partner Survey personalizes recommendations based on both of your preferences, helping every date feel more intentional. Remember your best dates Reflect after each date, save favorite moments, and build a private history of your relationship that helps Tryst make better recommendations over time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data belongs to you. No account. No password. No phone number. No ads. Everything is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData. If iCloud is enabled, your data syncs securely through Apple's encrypted CloudKit—not our servers. We never store your personal data. Delete everything anytime with a single tap. START FREE Explore date ideas, build plans, and try every feature free for 30 days. After your trial, Tryst Pro unlocks sending plans to your partner, Compatibility Test, Tryst Undercover, date stacking, Pulse insights across dates, and more. Your date history, reflections, and profile editing remain free forever. Built by a couple for couples. Your next favorite date starts with Tryst Tryst Pro is an auto-renewable subscription: $5.99/month or $39.99/year, with a 30-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://trystdateplanner.com/privacy

About

Ratemate

Discover and share recommendations with your trusted friends. Rate anything from movies to restaurants using a unique scale and see what your circle loves. An AI assistant helps you find new favorites based on your friends' opinions and local popularity.

Highlights
  • Rate anything with a four-tier scale
  • See friends' ratings and comments
  • AI-powered recommendations
  • Discover nearby rated places
  • Create and share curated lists
  • Direct messaging with friends
Features
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45 minutes of scrolling and still nothing to watch. Your mates already found it. ratemate: ratings from people you actually know. That resto everyone's posting about — is it really a 4.7? And your closest mates: do you actually know what they'd call Trash? Rate movies, shows, restaurants, cafes, places, hotels, products, books, and even moments, then see what your mates loved (or trashed). No anonymous star ratings, no strangers' opinions. Trust your circle, not the crowd! RATE ANYTHING Leave your mark. Slide the bar from Trash to Banger, ratemate's signature four-tier scale. Add photos and a comment to tell the story behind your rating. If something isn't in any catalog, capture it as a Moment and rate it anyway. A FEED YOU CAN TRUST No algorithm, just mates. Your home feed is built from your mates' latest ratings. Comment on their takes, save what you want to try, and share finds directly with friends. MEET MATE, YOUR AI SIDEKICK Can't decide what to watch, read, or where to eat? Or curious about what your friends have been loving lately? Ask Mate. It blends your friends' ratings, what's popular around you, and a rich catalog of places and media to suggest things you'll like. Try "Italian restaurants my mates loved" or "something fun to watch tonight." DISCOVER WHAT'S NEARBY Open the map to explore restaurants, cafes and spots around you, and see how your mates rated them before you go. VERSUS: LET YOUR MATES DECIDE Torn between two options? Start a Versus poll and let your mates vote. No peeking though: results stay hidden until you cast your own vote, so pick a side first. CURATIONS Turn your favorites into curations, lists like "Best ramen in town" or "Movies for a rainy day," and share them on your profile to inspire your mates. CHAT WITH YOUR MATES Talk it over in direct messages, share ratings and items in chat, and plan what to try next together, whether it's a date night or a movie marathon. FIND YOUR MATES Your trusted circle needs you. Follow friends, discover people with great taste, and match your contacts to find friends already on ratemate. Contact matching is optional and done securely. Your privacy matters. Location is used only while the app is open, to show places nearby. Ratemate needs an internet connection. Some features work best with location access. Privacy Policy: https://www.ratemate.com/privacy-policy Terms: https://www.ratemate.com/terms-and-conditions Support: https://www.ratemate.com/support

Screenshots

Tryst4 screens
Ratemate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tryst at 100% against Ratemate's 57%. Tryst also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Ratemate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (665 vs 10). On price, update cadence 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. Tryst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Ratemate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tryst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ratemate has 665 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tryst's written reviews are positive against 57% of Ratemate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tryst ships an update weekly, Ratemate every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Tryst versus Ratemate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrystRatemate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better4.8 (665 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better56.7% of reviews
Number of ratings10665 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB61 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperArrington CopelandRatemate, Inc.

Customer experience

Tryst

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ratemate

All ratings665 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative36.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Tryst

Subscriptions2
  • Tryst Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Tryst Pro Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tryst Pro Lifetime$99.99
None

Ratemate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tryst free?
Tryst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ratemate free?
Ratemate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tryst or Ratemate?
Tryst is rated higher. Tryst averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ratemate averages 4.8 from 665 ratings.
Do Tryst or Ratemate have ads?
Ratemate shows ads; Tryst does not.
Which is updated more often, Tryst or Ratemate?
Tryst ships an update weekly, and Ratemate every 10 days. Most recently, Tryst was updated on October 7, 2026 and Ratemate on October 17, 2026.

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