# PURE vs Populens

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Populens at 100% against PURE's 28%. Populens also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). PURE's advantage is ratings volume (87K vs 1) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). 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 Populens sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Populens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PURE has 87K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of PURE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Populens's.

PURE ships an update every 11 days, Populens weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PURE | Populens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-open-minded-dating-app/id690661663/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populens/id6759938537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | — |
| Size | 130 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Online Classifieds AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651191575) | [MUHAMMED EMIN KOSE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780218404) |

## What reviewers say

### PURE

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

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #33 Top Free · Lifestyle, #122 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


### Populens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populens/id6759938537)

Analyze your photos with AI before posting to social media. Get platform-specific scores and feedback to understand what makes content perform well and improve your social media presence.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo analysis, Platform-specific performance scores, Trend alignment ratings, Actionable feedback for improvement, Cross-platform comparison, Content strategy guidance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Populens PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PURE free?

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

### Is Populens free?

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

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

Populens is rated higher. PURE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while Populens averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PURE or Populens have ads?

Neither PURE nor Populens shows ads.

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

PURE ships an update every 11 days, and Populens weekly. Most recently, PURE was updated on October 21, 2026 and Populens on October 1, 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.*