Comparison

Kitty Powers' Matchmaker vs My Child New Beginnings

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

Head to head
About

Kitty Powers' Matchmaker

Run your own virtual matchmaking agency with the help of a drag queen diva. Match clients with candidates, send them on dates to exotic locations, and coach them through awkward conversations. Unlock new venues and upgrades to improve your agency's success.

Highlights
  • Match clients with candidates
  • Send clients on dates
  • Coach clients through conversations
  • Unlock new date venues
  • Upgrade agency facilities
  • Compete with friends on Facebook
Features
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Compatible with iPhone 4S (or newer), iPad 2 (or newer) and iPod Touch (5th Gen) How good a judge of character are YOU? Need to 'up' your dating game? Test your love matching skills by running your own virtual Matchmaking Agency with 'help' from drag queen diva Kitty Powers! "There's a British drag queen matchmaking app, and it's perfect" - The Daily Dot "a game that is far, far more complex and intelligent than you'd ever expect" - JayIsGames.com "10 Best iOS Games" - The Guardian "Never fails to paint a big grin across your face" - AppSpy "Editors Choice" - 148 Apps "After playing for about an hour, I was hooked" - Dragaholic "There are so many amazing things about Kitty Powers’ Matchmaker that it’s difficult to pinpoint the thing I love most about it" - The Daily Dot * Match an endless parade of desperate clients with candidates from Kitty's Black Book! * Send them on dates to a variety of exotic restaurants! * Coach them through awkward conversations and dating dilemmas! * Unlock extra date venues, and exciting upgrades like the salon and gift shop! * Connect with Facebook to compete with your friends and send them on dates! and no in-app purchases!

About

My Child New Beginnings

Experience a nurturing simulation game where you guide a child through their journey of healing and growth. Provide a safe and loving environment as they overcome past trauma and build a new life. Foster their development through meaningful interactions and support their integration into a growing community.

Highlights
  • Adoptive parent simulation
  • Trauma healing mechanics
  • Child development guidance
  • Building a supportive home
  • Exploring a growing town
  • Family bonding activities
Features
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An evolving nurture game about introspection, growing up and rebuilding. Step into the role of an adoptive parent to Klaus or Karin, working through the lasting impact of trauma. Your task is to provide safety, love, and guidance as they navigate growing up and face new challenges. Help them heal and rebuild life after difficult experiences by creating a supportive home. Share meaningful moments, encourage new friendships in an expanding town, and grow together as a family one day at a time. This game contains depictions of trauma and panic attacks, and explores themes of anxiety and mental health.

Screenshots

Kitty Powers' Matchmaker4 screens
My Child New Beginnings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My Child New Beginnings at Free against Kitty Powers' Matchmaker's $2.99. My Child New Beginnings also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Kitty Powers' Matchmaker's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On 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

My Child New Beginnings is free to download; Kitty Powers' Matchmaker costs $2.99 up front. My Child New Beginnings sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Kitty Powers' Matchmaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kitty Powers' Matchmaker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitty Powers' Matchmaker has 3K ratings behind it against 557, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Kitty Powers' Matchmaker's written reviews are positive against 57% of My Child New Beginnings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kitty Powers' Matchmaker ships an update every 3 months, My Child New Beginnings weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Kitty Powers' Matchmaker versus My Child New Beginnings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKitty Powers' MatchmakerMy Child New Beginnings
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (3K ratings) — better3.9 (557 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better57.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better557
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB1.9 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMagic NotionSarepta Studio AS

Customer experience

Kitty Powers' Matchmaker

All ratings2,949 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%

My Child New Beginnings

All ratings550 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral15.5%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews383 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral23.8%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Kitty Powers' Matchmaker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes when locking/unlocking device
  • Export/login feature not working
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more LGBTQ+ characters
  • Improve personality/interest matching system
  • Add ability to play as the player character
  • Implement Kitty's voice narration like in PC version
  • Reduce harshness of reputation system
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  • Add more mini-games and date scenarios
  • Improve social features like Facebook integration

My Child New Beginnings

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kitty Powers' Matchmaker

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

My Child New Beginnings

One-time10
  • Battery Charge$0.99
  • Hearts and Hugs$1.99
  • Horse fan set$1.99
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  • Small coin pack$1.99
  • Cozy Cabin Furniture Set$1.99
  • The Recorder Reporter$2.99
  • Spooky Pack$4.99
  • Medium coin pack$4.99
  • The Mountain$5.99
  • Large coin pack$9.99

Questions

Is Kitty Powers' Matchmaker free?
Kitty Powers' Matchmaker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Child New Beginnings free?
My Child New Beginnings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Kitty Powers' Matchmaker or My Child New Beginnings?
Kitty Powers' Matchmaker is rated higher. Kitty Powers' Matchmaker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while My Child New Beginnings averages 3.9 from 557 ratings.
Do Kitty Powers' Matchmaker or My Child New Beginnings have ads?
My Child New Beginnings shows ads; Kitty Powers' Matchmaker does not.
Which is updated more often, Kitty Powers' Matchmaker or My Child New Beginnings?
Kitty Powers' Matchmaker ships an update every 3 months, and My Child New Beginnings weekly. Most recently, Kitty Powers' Matchmaker was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Child New Beginnings on November 8, 2026.

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