Comparison

Bona vs EQUAL Dating App

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

Head to head
About

Bona

Features
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South Africa's most loved magazine, covering celebrities, fashion, food, beauty and more. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. Please go to www.magzter.com for privacy policy and terms of use. Three months subscription - $22.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Six months subscription - $14.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) One year subscription - $22.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

About

EQUAL Dating App

This app redefines dating by prioritizing personality, values, and compatibility over initial appearance. It uses AI matchmaking, personality profiling, and interactive games to foster genuine connections before photos are revealed. Discover matches based on who you truly are.

Highlights
  • AI matchmaking
  • Hidden photos until connection
  • Personality-first matching
  • Interactive chat features
  • Gamified relationship building
  • Compatibility insights
  • Customizable filters
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A completely new EQUAL. Built from the ground up. Dating apps got stale. Endless swiping, awkward "hey" messages that go nowhere, and matches that never feel like a real fit. So we rebuilt EQUAL from scratch — every screen, every feature, every connection — to be the dating app we always wanted to use. Welcome to the new era of EQUAL. EARN THE REVEAL EQUAL flips dating on its head. Instead of judging people on photos first, you play, connect, and earn points — and profiles and images are revealed as you go. You get to know who someone is before what they look like. IN-CHAT GAMES YOU WON'T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE Four games designed to skip the awkward small talk and spark real conversations from minute one: • Lie to me — Guess what's real about your match and break the ice with a laugh. • Swipe the Vibe — Find out in seconds if your energies actually align. • Our story — Build a story together and discover how your match really thinks. • Blind Date Questionnaire — Know it's worth meeting before you ever meet. No more staring at a blank chat wondering what to say. With EQUAL, the conversation starts itself. SMARTER MATCHING THAT ACTUALLY GETS YOU EQUAL pairs you using a powerful MBTI + attachment style algorithm — so you're matched with people who fit how you actually connect, not just how you look. No swiping. No endless scrolling. Just genuine compatibility built on how you think, feel, and relate. A BRAND NEW DESIGN Every screen has been rebuilt from the ground up — cleaner, faster, and more intentional. Everything feels effortless, so you can focus on what matters: connecting with real people. FASTER, SMOOTHER, MORE STABLE Every issue you reported has been fixed. The new EQUAL is faster, more reliable, and ready for what's next. WHY EQUAL? • No mindless swiping — quality over quantity • Games that turn matches into real conversations • Matching based on personality and attachment style • A clean, modern design built for intentional dating • Constantly improving, with your feedback at the core • Earn the reveal: connection before appearance This is the version of EQUAL we always wanted to build. Whether you're looking for something serious or just tired of dating apps that go nowhere, EQUAL helps you connect with people who genuinely fit. Download EQUAL today and start something real. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://www.toequal.com/equal-dating-app-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bona4 screens
EQUAL Dating App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EQUAL Dating App at every 3 weeks against Bona's every 5 months. Bona's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Bona sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per year and EQUAL Dating App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bona ships an update every 5 months, EQUAL Dating App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bona versus EQUAL Dating App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBonaEQUAL Dating App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.RESISTANCE GROUP LTD

In-app purchases

25 purchases

Bona

Subscriptions1
  • Bona$22.991 Year
One-time24
  • Bona - November 2013$0.99
  • Bona - December 2013$0.99
  • Bona - December 2016$0.99
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  • Bona - May/June 2026$2.99
  • Bona - July/August 2026$2.99
  • Bona - March/April 2026$2.99
  • Bona - Jan/Feb 2026$2.99
  • Bona - November/December 2025$2.99
  • Bona - Sep/Oct 2025$2.99
  • Bona - Jun 2025$2.99
  • Bona - April/May 2025$2.99
  • Bona - June 2025$2.99
  • Bona - April 2025$2.99
  • Bona - March 2025$2.99
  • Bona - January 2025$2.99
  • Bona - December 2024$2.99
  • Bona - November 2024$2.99
  • Bona - October 2024$2.99
  • Bona - April 2024$2.99
  • Bona - May 2024$2.99
  • Bona - June 2024$2.99
  • Bona - July 2024$2.99
  • Bona - August 2024$2.99
  • Bona - September 2024$2.99
6 purchases

EQUAL Dating App

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • 6 Months$45.006 Months
  • 12 Months$65.991 Year
One-time3
  • 3 Views$5.99
  • 10 Views$12.99
  • 25 Views$24.99

Questions

Is Bona free?
Bona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EQUAL Dating App free?
EQUAL Dating App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bona or EQUAL Dating App have ads?
Neither Bona nor EQUAL Dating App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bona or EQUAL Dating App?
Bona ships an update every 5 months, and EQUAL Dating App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bona was updated on September 29, 2026 and EQUAL Dating App on October 10, 2026.

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