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Match.com vs Ship

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Match.com

Software

Start something real

From
$35.99/month
Rated
-
S

Ship

Software

Date better with the help of friends

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Ship has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Match.com covers Advanced Search, Ship covers Crew Swiping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Match.com and Ship actually diverge.

Attributes where Match.com and Ship differ
AttributeMatch.comShip
Starting price$35.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Android
Founded19932019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Match.com

  • Advanced Search
  • Daily Matches
  • Messaging
  • Profile Verification
  • Events
  • Dating Advice
  • Web support

Only in Ship

  • Crew Swiping
  • Friend Recommendations
  • Group Chat
  • Profile Sharing
  • Dating on Behalf
  • Social Matching
  • Facebook

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Match.com

  • Finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criterianot Ship
  • Attending online and in-person singles eventsnot Ship
  • Getting profile and first-date coaching from Match dating expertsnot Ship

Ship

No use cases recorded yet. See the Ship review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Match.com

  • Without a subscription you can only chat with recommended matches rather than anyone you find
  • Seeing unlimited profiles requires the Premium subscription
  • Advanced search filters are Premium only
  • Reconnecting with profiles you already passed on requires Premium
  • Profile boosts to be seen faster are Premium only
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Ship

Nothing recorded yet. See the Ship review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Match.com

$35.99/month
  • Standard$35.99/month
    • Messaging
    • See Who Viewed You
    • Search Filters
  • Premium$44.99/month
    • All Standard Features
    • Read Receipts
    • Profile Boost

Ship

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Crew Swiping
    • Messaging
    • Friend Recommendations

Which should you pick?

Choose Match.com if

  • You need advanced search.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want daily matches.

Choose Ship if

  • You need crew swiping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want friend recommendations.

Questions people ask

Is Match.com or Ship better?
Neither clearly leads. Match.com starts at $35.99/month and Ship at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Match.com or Ship?
Ship has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $35.99/month for Match.com and Free for Ship.
Does Match.com or Ship run on more platforms?
Match.com runs on Ios, Android, Web. Ship runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Ship for free?
Yes. Ship has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Match.com starts at $35.99/month.
What is Match.com best used for?
Match.com is most often used for finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criteria, attending online and in-person singles events, getting profile and first-date coaching from match dating experts. Of those, finding long-term relationship matches with detailed search criteria and attending online and in-person singles events are not what Ship is typically brought in for.
What can Match.com do that Ship cannot?
Match.com covers Advanced Search, Daily Matches, Messaging, Profile Verification. Ship covers Crew Swiping, Friend Recommendations, Group Chat, Profile Sharing. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

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