# Alpha vs SpinDate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alpha at none against SpinDate's 12. SpinDate's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 17 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpinDate sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Alpha asks for nothing beyond the download.

Alpha ships an update every 17 months, SpinDate every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alpha | SpinDate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindate/id6744280036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Intermatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/998464644) | [razorcircuit systems ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806877117) |

## What reviewers say

### Alpha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha/id998474150)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpinDate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spindate/id6744280036)

Discover new people through a unique spinning wheel interface that reveals profiles based on your chosen categories. Engage in immediate messaging without the need for matching, fostering spontaneous connections in a safe and moderated environment.

**Highlights:** Virtual wheel for profile discovery, Visual storytelling feed, Immediate messaging, Dedicated moderation team, Safety and quality focus

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly $19.99 | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Pass | $29.99 | per month |
| Quarterly $39.99 | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Quarterly Pass | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly $89.99 | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Pass | $199.99 | per year |
| Mini Pack: 200 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack: 600 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack: 1,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack: 2,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack: 5,000 Coins | $69.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack: 7,000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alpha free?

Alpha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SpinDate free?

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

### Do Alpha or SpinDate have ads?

Neither Alpha nor SpinDate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alpha or SpinDate?

Alpha ships an update every 17 months, and SpinDate every 8 days. Most recently, Alpha was updated on October 4, 2026 and SpinDate on October 8, 2026.

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