Jigsaw® Dating vs LetsBuddyUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jigsaw® Dating
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.
- Monthly singles events
- Verified online connections
- In-app dating sessions
- Curated event styles
- Dedicated support team
- Personalized dating journey
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A new dating experience for people ready to find a relationship. Relationships are formed in real life and we're here to make that journey as exciting as possible. We provide the best online and offline dating experience by hosting a variety of events across the US every month and our app is the ultimate companion to make it happen. We're constantly expanding to add more cities and different event styles, giving you the freedom to choose what works best for you. With your membership, you unlock unlimited access to our monthly singles events and you'll get to connect in the app after you've met! Plus, enjoy exclusive event perks (like flexible tickets, access to exclusive members-only presales, and more!) At Jigsaw Dating, we're all about providing you with the smoothest, most enjoyable dating experience. If you're dedicated to finding your missing piece, you're at the right place. MONTHLY SINGLES EVENTS Our variety of dating events are curated to help you connect in spaces that suit you best. Our collection of events range from mixer-style happy hours and cozy coffee shop speed dates, to singles pickleball, arcade night, and more. We have over 100 events per month in major cities across the US and each has a dedicated host to kickstart the fun. Members get more, but our events are open to everyone with a ticket! OFFLINE AND ONLINE CONVERSATIONS Missed a connection or want to meet more people? We’ve got you. Spark a new connection or keep the conversation going after the event with the safety and comfort of the app! Everyone in the app is fully verified to ensure no bots or scammers, powered by Yoti, our security partner. Online, you’ll meet other genuine singles who are committed to finding a real-life relationship, in your own time. Every day, you'll receive matches selected based on compatibility with other singles in your area. LEARN MORE ABOUT YOURSELF Jigsaw Dating understands that meeting in person can sometimes feel a bit daunting. That's why Jigsaw Dating has designed tailored in-app sessions just for you. Starting with an introductory session designed to understand where you are in your dating journey, Jigsaw Dating customizes your experience and supports you in reaching your dating goals. Members get more with curated dating sessions, content, and coaching tips, all designed to help you boost your confidence and find a healthy relationship. DEDICATED SUPPORT The Jigsaw team is dedicated to helping you find your missing piece, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or ideas! Our entire dating experience has been designed with our members' feedback at the forefront of each feature, event, and offering. The Jigsaw team can be found on email or messenger anytime and at the events you will be welcomed each time by our dedicated team of hosts. SUBSCRIPTION INFO Payments to join our community will be charged to your Apple ID account when your purchase is confirmed. Your subscription automatically renews unless you've turned off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can manage your subscription settings and turn off auto-renewal by going to the subscriptions section of your Apple ID account. Support: support@jigsaw.co Terms of Service: https://jigsaw.co/us-terms Privacy Policy: https://jigsaw.co/us-privacy PIECE & LOVE xoxo
LetsBuddyUp
Easily find people to join your favorite activities. Coordinate schedules and connect with new or existing friends for sports, hobbies, and social meetups. Offers a free core experience with optional premium enhancements.
- Activity matching and scheduling
- Profile creation
- Discover activity partners
- Send and receive invites
- In-app chat and coordination
- Filters and sorting tools
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LetsBuddyUp is an activity planning + social app. • Bring your availability and activity matching into one place so you can coordinate plans at times that actually work, with filters and sorting tools to save you time. • Whether you're meeting someone new or finding time with your crew, LetsBuddyUp makes it happen • Buddyup for tennis, pickleball, rock climbing, hiking, gym workout, running, yoga, golf, cycling, volleyball, skiing, basketball, soccer, coffee, co-working, parenting, volunteering, and more! Great for: • Early birds, weekenders, lunch sessions, and night owls • Beginners breaking into a new activity • Regulars looking for consistent partners • Champs looking for challengers • Extroverts who love meeting people IRL • Introverts who want to skip the back-and-forth • Filling your week with activities • Staying active and social Free end-to-end! LetsBuddyUp's core experience is completely free with no ads: • Create your profile • Discover activity partners • Send and receive invites • Chat and coordinate • Schedule activities Premium offers enhancements and supports our mission to help people buddyup and get active! • Weekly: $1.99/week • Monthly: $4.99/month Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://letsbuddyup.com/support Terms of Use: https://letsbuddyup.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LetsBuddyUp at 5.0 against Jigsaw® Dating's 4.3. LetsBuddyUp also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Jigsaw® Dating's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 3). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Jigsaw® Dating sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and LetsBuddyUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LetsBuddyUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jigsaw® Dating has 3.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Jigsaw® Dating ships an update every 4 weeks, LetsBuddyUp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jigsaw® Dating | LetsBuddyUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3.2K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.2K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #143 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jigsaw Dating Limited | ICG Labs LLC |
Customer experience
Jigsaw® Dating
LetsBuddyUp
Bugs and requests
Jigsaw® Dating
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Delayed or failed message delivery
- Issues with profile editing and photo uploads
Requested features
4 requests- Allow users to filter by preferences
- Improve in-app messaging and notifications
- Provide more transparency around event details
- Implement better account management options
LetsBuddyUp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jigsaw® Dating
- Subscription$2.497 Days
- Subscription$4.997 Days
- Subscription7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Subscription$5.997 Days
- Subscription$9.991 Month
- Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Subscription$15.991 Month
- Subscription$19.991 Month
- Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- subscription$24.991 Month
- Unlimited - 3 Months - Aug$49.993 Months
- Premium 3 months$49.993 Months
- Unlimited - 1 Year - Aug$79.991 Year
- Super!$0.99
- Power-up$4.99
- Jigsaw Premium 1 Year One time$79.99
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- Jigsaw $99.99 one year NR$99.99
LetsBuddyUp
- BuddyUp Premium$1.997 Days
- BuddyUp Premium$4.991 Month









