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OkCupid vs Thursday

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OkCupid

Dating & Social

Dating deserves better

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Thursday logo

Thursday

Dating & Social

Delete the apps, meet in real life

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: OkCupid high volume of bots and fake profiles degrades user experience; Thursday thursday's own App Store listing is now published as 'Thursday Events' by Honeypot Dating Ltd, pivoting the app's stated purpose to city-specific event listings and ticketing rather than the original matching/waitlist dating app, per the developer's own description.
  • They diverge on capability: OkCupid covers Match Questions, Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OkCupid and Thursday actually diverge.

Attributes where OkCupid and Thursday differ
AttributeOkCupidThursday
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20042021

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

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
  • Web support

Only in Thursday

  • Thursday-Only Access
  • In-Person Events
  • Roses
  • Video Profiles
  • Prompts
  • Conversation Starters

Both cover

  • Instagram
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

OkCupid

No use cases recorded yet. See the OkCupid review.

Thursday

  • Weekly recurring social events for single individualsnot OkCupid
  • Event ticketing and attendance managementnot OkCupid

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

Thursday

  • Thursday's own App Store listing is now published as 'Thursday Events' by Honeypot Dating Ltd, pivoting the app's stated purpose to city-specific event listings and ticketing rather than the original matching/waitlist dating app, per the developer's own description.

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

Thursday

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Thursday Access
    • Matching
    • Events
  • Premium$14.99/month
    • Extra Roses
    • See Who Likes You
    • Priority Access

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 Thursday if

  • You need thursday-only access.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want in-person events.
Thursday review

Questions people ask

Is OkCupid or Thursday better?
Neither clearly leads. OkCupid starts at Free and Thursday at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OkCupid or Thursday?
OkCupid starts at Free and Thursday at Free.
Does OkCupid or Thursday run on more platforms?
OkCupid runs on Web, iOS, Android. Thursday runs on Web.
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 Thursday cannot?
OkCupid covers Match Questions, Compatibility Score, Detailed Profiles, Double Take. Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access, In-Person Events, Roses, Video Profiles. Both handle Instagram, 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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