# PURE vs Turn

The clearest difference is monetization model: Turn at free with in-app purchases against PURE's subscription. Turn also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 28%). PURE's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (85K vs 2.7K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PURE sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Turn sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PURE holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PURE has 85K ratings behind it against 2.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of PURE's written reviews are positive against 55% of Turn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PURE ships an update every 11 days, Turn weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PURE | Turn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (85K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-open-minded-dating-app/id690661663/reviews)** | [3.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-up/id1353082383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **54.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Online Classifieds AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651191575) | [Dately](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323005535) |

## What reviewers say

### PURE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-open-minded-dating-app/id690661663)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #35 Top Free · Lifestyle, #118 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This dating app encourages users to be playful and honest about their intentions and boundaries. Connect with like-minded individuals to explore new experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Create personal ads to find compatible matches for exciting dates.

**Highlights:** Personal Ads for matching, Global city exploration, Self-destructing photos, Screenshot notifications, Secure chat messages, Scam and spam protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pure App Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pure Membership, Weekly | $13.49 | per 7 days |
| Pure Local Hook Up App Membership | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Pure Membership, Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $29.99 | per month |
| Pure Hookup App Membership | $39.99 | per month |
| Compliment | $2.99 | one-time |
| King of the Hill | $3.49 | one-time |
| King of the Hill (5 items) | $10.99 | one-time |
| Compliment bundle (5 items) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Compliment bundle (15 items) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Compliment bundle (30 items) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique concept
- 👍 Discreet and anonymous
- 💡 Straightforward for casual encounters
- 🤝 Good customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of users in certain areas
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Many fake/scammer profiles
- 🔍 Difficulty finding nearby matches
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Profiles showing incorrect distance information
- Inability to delete account or remove photos
- Inconsistent app behavior and crashes

**Requested features**

- Add location filters and search radius
- Implement better verification system to weed out scammers
- Extend chat time limit beyond 1 hour
- Offer free version with limited features


### Turn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turn-up/id1353082383)

Discover nearby people who share your musical taste by creating and taking blind music tests. Connect through shared artists, songs, and genres to find dates or friends.

**Highlights:** Create blind music tests, Discover nearby users with similar tastes, Like profiles via blind tests or direct messages, Chat with matches, Date and friends modes, Unlimited blind tests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn Up + 1 month | $7.49 | per month |
| Turn up - 1 month subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription 1 week | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Turn up - 1 week subscription | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription 1 week | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Turn Up + 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Turn up - 1 week subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription 1 week | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Turn Up + 1 month | $18.49 | per month |
| Turn up - 1 month subscription | $18.49 | per month |
| Turn up - 1 month subscription | $18.49 | per month |
| Subscription 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Turn up - 1 month subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Subscription 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| Subscription 1 week | $20.99 | per 7 days |
| Turn up - 1 month subscription | $23.99 | per month |
| Turn up - 1 month subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Turn up - 1 month subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Subscription 1 month | $24.99 | per month |
| Turn Up + 3 months | $25.49 | per 3 months |
| Turn up - 3 month subscription | $33.49 | per 3 months |
| Turn up 3 months subscription | $33.49 | per 3 months |
| Turn up - 3 month subscription | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Boost 24h | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Matching based on music taste
- 🎶 Cool music features like blind tests
- 💡 Unique concept for dating app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Lots of bot/fake profiles
- 🔍 Limited user base
- 🤔 Unclear premium benefits

**Reported bugs**

- Profiles not loading properly
- Accounts getting stuck in verification
- Messaging issues and lost conversations
- Repeated profiles showing up

**Requested features**

- Add more music genres
- Allow filtering by gender and relationship goals
- Improve notification system
- Add voice/video chat features
- Implement better profile verification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PURE free?

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

### Is Turn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PURE or Turn?

PURE is rated higher. PURE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 85K ratings, while Turn averages 3.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do PURE or Turn have ads?

Neither PURE nor Turn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PURE or Turn?

PURE ships an update every 11 days, and Turn weekly. Most recently, PURE was updated on September 29, 2026 and Turn on September 28, 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.*