# PURE vs MelaMasta

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MelaMasta at 100% against PURE's 29%. MelaMasta also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). PURE's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (87K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PURE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and MelaMasta sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PURE holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PURE has 87K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of PURE's written reviews are positive against 100% of MelaMasta'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, MelaMasta every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PURE | MelaMasta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-open-minded-dating-app/id690661663/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melamasta/id6499590294/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Online Classifieds AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651191575) | [DEMETRA SYSTEMS, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743970766) |

## What reviewers say

### PURE

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #33 Top Free · Lifestyle, #127 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pure App Membership | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pure Membership, Weekly | $13.49 | per 7 days |
| Pure Membership, Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $29.99 | 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


### MelaMasta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melamasta/id6499590294)

This app facilitates safe and honest dating with verified profiles and real photos. It offers features for quick dates, group events based on interests, and a strong focus on authentic user representation.

**Highlights:** Verified profiles with real photos, Quick date creation and matching, Group events based on interests, Group chat for event discussions, Focus on authentic user representation, Safety and security measures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 week | $0.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PURE free?

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

### Is MelaMasta free?

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

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

PURE is rated higher. PURE averages 4.2 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while MelaMasta averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do PURE or MelaMasta have ads?

Neither PURE nor MelaMasta shows ads.

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

PURE ships an update every 11 days, and MelaMasta every 5 days. Most recently, PURE was updated on November 9, 2026 and MelaMasta on November 4, 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.*