# LooksMatch vs Curate Dating

The clearest difference is rating: Curate Dating at 5.0 against LooksMatch's 3.4. Curate Dating also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). LooksMatch's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LooksMatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Curate Dating sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Curate Dating holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively.

LooksMatch ships an update daily, Curate Dating every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LooksMatch | Curate Dating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looksmatch-face-analysis/id6778961918/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curate-dating/id6780425300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [R4 Fit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811312357) | [Curate Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780425302) |

## What reviewers say

### LooksMatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looksmatch-face-analysis/id6778961918)

Analyze visual traits and compare photos with AI-powered insights. Discover compatibility, track your appearance progress, and receive personalized recommendations for self-improvement. Offers secure processing and a privacy-first design.

**Highlights:** Visual profile comparisons, AI-powered analysis, Compatibility insights, Personalized recommendations, Progress tracking, Secure photo processing

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LooksMatch Pro – Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $249.99 | per year |
| 3 Extra Scans | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6 Extra Scans | $6.99 | one-time |
| 9 Extra Scans | $8.99 | one-time |


### Curate Dating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curate-dating/id6780425300)

This app connects college students for dating, focusing on genuine matches rather than endless swiping. It offers free core features like discovery, AI-powered daily picks, and real-time chat. An optional premium subscription provides more daily picks.

**Highlights:** University-specific student matching, AI-powered daily picks, Two-step matching process, Visible matches, Real-time chat, Optional premium subscription

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Curate Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LooksMatch free?

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

### Is Curate Dating free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LooksMatch or Curate Dating?

Curate Dating is rated higher. LooksMatch averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Curate Dating averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do LooksMatch or Curate Dating have ads?

Neither LooksMatch nor Curate Dating shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LooksMatch or Curate Dating?

LooksMatch ships an update daily, and Curate Dating every 6 weeks. Most recently, LooksMatch was updated on October 31, 2026 and Curate Dating on November 5, 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.*