Luxy - Selective Dating App vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Luxy - Selective Dating App's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Luxy - Selective Dating App This App	Match Dating App : Chat & Meet Nemesis	Chispa: Dating App for Latinos Contender	BLK: Black Singles Dating App Contender	Zoosk - Social Dating App Contender	Upward: Dating for Christians Peer	Taimi: LGBTQ+ Dating & Meet Up Peer	Plenty of Fish : Dating App Peer	Poppo Live- Live Stream New Kid	Bumpy – International Dating New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Luxy Inc.	Match Group Americas, LLC	Affinity Apps, LLC	Affinity Apps, LLC	Zoosk, Inc.	Affinity Apps, LLC	Social Impact Inc.	PlentyOfFish	Vshow PTE. LTD.	Bumpy Inc.
Category	Social Networking	Social Networking	Social Networking	Social Networking	Social Networking	Social Networking	Social Networking	Social Networking	Social Networking	Social Networking
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	3.9 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.4 / 5	4.4 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	103,701	220,305	365,364	540,731	105,287	155,318	194,703	1,805,299	1,547	33,746
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	May 20, 2014	Mar 27, 2009	Nov 16, 2017	Aug 7, 2017	Jan 12, 2010	Mar 4, 2020	Sep 18, 2017	Sep 17, 2010	Jan 4, 2021	Aug 1, 2019
Last Updated	May 14, 2026	Apr 17, 2026	Apr 9, 2026	May 5, 2026	Mar 17, 2026	Apr 9, 2026	Apr 14, 2026	Apr 6, 2026	Apr 3, 2026	May 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	negative	-	terrible	terrible	terrible	negative	-	negative	-	mixed
Score	25/100	-	15/100	15/100	15/100	22/100	-	24/100	-	35/100
Praises	High quality of the user base creates a more meaningful dating environment than standard apps	-	General Satisfaction	Core community connection platform provides a space for black singles to meet and find partners	Long-term users report successful romantic connections and marriages originating from the platform	Ease of Navigation	-	Ease of Use Search Functionality	-	International connection features like the built-in translator and time zone assistant facilitate global communication
Complaints	Aggressive monetization tactics lock core features behind high-cost subscriptions without delivering promised value Opaque profile approval processes create frustration and perceived bias against specific user segments	-	Broken Core Functionality Scam and Fake Profile Concerns Monetization and Paywalls	Aggressive paywalls prevent basic communication and profile viewing, creating a perception of a scam	Aggressive pay-to-message models and subscription costs frustrate users seeking genuine interaction	Broken Distance Filters Scams and Fake Profiles	-	Fake Profiles and Scammers Technical Instability	-	High volume of fake profiles and suspected scammers undermines the safety and utility of the platform
Requests	Granular filtering options for relationship intentions and specific lifestyle preferences are missing	-	-	Implementation of video calling or live features to verify user authenticity and reduce scams	Systematic removal of inactive and dormant accounts to improve search relevance	-	-	-	-	Granular location and profile filters are needed to improve the quality of potential matches
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Income verification badges function as a B2B distribution barrier Exclusive brand identity sustains a high-ARPU user segment	-	Strong cultural branding and niche market leadership High grossing performance (#25 in category) Large established user base with 477k+ ratings	Cultural exclusivity functions as a B2B distribution barrier Profile stickers enable granular interest-based matching	Behavioral matchmaking engine creates a differentiated discovery layer 24/7 live-streaming integration increases session time Photo verification tool reduces trust-related churn	High mobile engagement (155k+ iOS ratings) Strong niche brand recognition in the US Christian market Modern, intuitive swiping interface	-	Massive user base and Match Group ecosystem backing Free-to-chat model lowers barrier to entry Robust safety features (Selfie Verification, Share My Date)	-	Manual photo verification protects the integrity of the paid-subscription value proposition. Real-time translation library functions as a B2B-style distribution barrier for cross-border dating. Geographic filtering allows users to define discovery scope, driving long-term engagement.
Weaknesses	$99.99/month subscription tier exceeds category median Geographic filtering failures render the app unusable for local dating	-	Broken discovery filters (distance and age) High prevalence of bot and scam profiles Technical instability (intermittent logouts and freezing)	$9.99/month entry tier exceeds category median 0.3★ rating gap on Android indicates platform-specific instability	Aggressive pay-to-message model drives negative sentiment High prevalence of inactive/bot profiles Technical instability during account verification	Critical bugs in distance filter logic High prevalence of fraudulent/scam profiles Negative sentiment regarding billing transparency	-	High prevalence of scammers and bot accounts Technical debt causing frequent crashes and loading loops Perceived predatory pricing and lack of ban transparency	-	High volume of fake profiles reported in reviews. Aggressive paywalls limit utility for free users. Inconsistent profile visibility after initial activity.
Pricing	subscription	freemium	subscription	subscription	freemium	subscription	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Steady	Intense	Maintenance	Active	Active	Active	Intense	Maintenance	Intense	Maintenance
Update Cadence	4 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~17d avg	5 versions	2 versions, ~0d avg	5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~9d avg	5 versions, ~23d avg	3 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg	5 versions	3 versions, ~4d avg	5 versions	5 versions, ~13d avg

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