# Jigsaw® Dating vs Boston While Black

The clearest difference is monetization model: Boston While Black at ad-supported against Jigsaw® Dating's subscription. Boston While Black also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Jigsaw® Dating's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 11) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jigsaw® Dating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Boston While Black sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boston While Black holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw® Dating has 3.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jigsaw® Dating ships an update every 4 weeks, Boston While Black every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jigsaw® Dating | Boston While Black |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-dating/id930197933/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-while-black/id6748763553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jigsaw Dating Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118318913) | [BOSTON WHILE BLACK INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827307724) |

## What reviewers say

### Jigsaw® Dating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jigsaw-dating/id930197933)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app offers a unique dating experience focused on real-life connections through curated events and in-app matching. It combines offline social gatherings with online conversations, providing a secure and supportive environment for singles seeking relationships.

**Highlights:** Monthly singles events, Verified online connections, In-app dating sessions, Curated event styles, Dedicated support team, Personalized dating journey

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlimited - 3 Months - Aug | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium 3 months | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited - 1 Year - Aug | $79.99 | per year |
| Super! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Power-up | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jigsaw Premium 1 Year One time | $79.99 | one-time |
| Jigsaw $99.99 one year NR | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Innovative concept
- 👥 Helps focus on personality over appearance
- 💬 Facilitates meaningful conversations
- 🤝 Helps make new friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full app functionality
- 🤖 Potential for fake/bot profiles
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive app experience
- 🚫 Difficulty deleting account
- 🤷‍♀️ Poor gender ratio at events

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Delayed or failed message delivery
- Issues with profile editing and photo uploads

**Requested features**

- Allow users to filter by preferences
- Improve in-app messaging and notifications
- Provide more transparency around event details
- Implement better account management options


### Boston While Black

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boston-while-black/id6748763553)

A members-only digital hub for Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives in Boston. Connect with others, discover curated events, and access exclusive perks to build community and belonging.

**Highlights:** Private digital community, Curated in-person and virtual events, Exclusive perks and discounts, Member-led clubs, Events calendar, Direct member messaging, Original content for city navigation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jigsaw® Dating free?

Jigsaw® Dating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Boston While Black free?

Boston While Black is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jigsaw® Dating or Boston While Black?

Boston While Black is rated higher. Jigsaw® Dating averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Boston While Black averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Jigsaw® Dating or Boston While Black have ads?

Neither Jigsaw® Dating nor Boston While Black shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jigsaw® Dating or Boston While Black?

Jigsaw® Dating ships an update every 4 weeks, and Boston While Black every 2 months. Most recently, Jigsaw® Dating was updated on October 15, 2026 and Boston While Black on October 9, 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.*