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OkCupid vs Ship

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OkCupid

Dating

Dating deserves better

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Ship

Dating

Date better with the help of friends

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: OkCupid covers Match Questions, Ship covers Crew Swiping.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OkCupid and Ship actually diverge.

Attributes where OkCupid and Ship differ
AttributeOkCupidShip
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos, Android
Founded20042019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating).

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 OkCupid

  • Match Questions
  • Compatibility Score
  • Detailed Profiles
  • Double Take
  • Intro Messages
  • Dealbreakers
  • Instagram
  • 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

Where each one falls short

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

OkCupid

  • High volume of bots and fake profiles degrades user experience
  • Users cannot message without liking profiles first
  • Smaller user base compared to Hinge and Tinder
  • Poor customer satisfaction score of 65% with weak support infrastructure
  • Premium plans are expensive relative to features offered

Ship

Nothing recorded yet. See the Ship review.

Pricing, plan by plan

OkCupid

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Matching
    • Messaging
    • Questions
  • Basic$14.99/month
    • No Ads
    • See Who Likes You
    • Dealbreakers
  • Premium$34.99/month
    • All Basic Features
    • Boost
    • Super Likes

Ship

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Crew Swiping
    • Messaging
    • Friend Recommendations

Which should you pick?

Choose OkCupid if

  • You need match questions.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want compatibility score.
OkCupid review

Choose Ship if

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

Questions people ask

Is OkCupid or Ship better?
Neither clearly leads. OkCupid starts at Free and Ship at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OkCupid or Ship?
OkCupid starts at Free and Ship at Free.
Does OkCupid or Ship run on more platforms?
OkCupid runs on Web, iOS, Android. Ship runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use OkCupid for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can OkCupid do that Ship cannot?
OkCupid covers Match Questions, Compatibility Score, Detailed Profiles, Double Take. Ship covers Crew Swiping, Friend Recommendations, Group Chat, Profile Sharing. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OkCupid: Is OkCupid free to use?

Yes, OkCupid has a generous free tier with unlimited messaging to mutual matches, browsing, and up to 10 likes per day. Premium plans unlock features like seeing who liked you first.

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OkCupid: What platforms is OkCupid available on?

OkCupid is available on web desktop, mobile web, iOS, and Android. The web version is effective for setting up profiles and answering questions, while mobile apps offer optimized swiping.

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OkCupid: How does OkCupid match people?

OkCupid uses a compatibility algorithm based on questions about values, lifestyle, and preferences. Users answer questions and receive a match percentage with other users based on answer compatibility.

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OkCupid: Does OkCupid verify user profiles?

Users will soon be able to search for dates with verified profiles using selfie verification, with OkCupid's support team reviewing every verification personally.

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