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OurTime vs Reddit

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OurTime

Dating

Dating for 50+ singles

From
$15.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Reddit logo

Reddit

Dating

The front page of the internet

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Reddit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: OurTime seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription; Reddit an ads-free experience requires the paid Reddit Premium upgrade
  • They diverge on capability: OurTime covers Easy Interface, Reddit covers Subreddits.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OurTime and Reddit actually diverge.

Attributes where OurTime and Reddit differ
AttributeOurTimeReddit
Starting price$15.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20112005

Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), 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 OurTime

  • Easy Interface
  • Flirts
  • ConnectMe Calls
  • Profile Boost
  • Daily Matches
  • I'm Interested

Only in Reddit

  • Subreddits
  • Upvoting/Downvoting
  • Comments
  • Awards
  • AMAs
  • Reddit Talk

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

OurTime

  • Dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationshipnot Reddit
  • Browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stagenot Reddit
  • Getting curated daily match suggestionsnot Reddit

Reddit

  • Following topic-based communities and discussion threadsnot OurTime
  • Posting questions and getting answers from a subredditnot OurTime
  • Ad-free browsing and community perks through Reddit Premiumnot OurTime

Where each one falls short

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

OurTime

  • Seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription
  • Read receipts on your messages are Premium only
  • Profile boosts and Super Likes are Premium only
  • The free tier is limited to building a profile, searching, Topics and curated daily matches
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Reddit

  • An ads-free experience requires the paid Reddit Premium upgrade
  • Premium avatar gear, r/lounge access and custom app icons are locked to Reddit Premium
  • Some communities require a minimum amount of karma before you can post or comment
  • Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the subscription ends
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

OurTime

$15.99/month
  • Standard$15.99/month
    • Messaging
    • See Who Viewed You
    • Search
  • Value$11.99/month
    • All Standard Features
    • Profile Highlighting

Reddit

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Browsing
    • Posting
    • Commenting
  • Reddit Premium$5.99/month
    • No Ads
    • Premium Awards
    • Exclusive Subreddit

Which should you pick?

Choose OurTime if

  • You need easy interface.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want flirts.
OurTime review

Choose Reddit if

  • You need subreddits.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want upvoting/downvoting.
Reddit review

Questions people ask

Is OurTime or Reddit better?
Neither clearly leads. OurTime starts at $15.99/month and Reddit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OurTime or Reddit?
Reddit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $15.99/month for OurTime and Free for Reddit.
Does OurTime or Reddit run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Reddit for free?
Yes. Reddit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OurTime starts at $15.99/month.
What is OurTime best used for?
OurTime is most often used for dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationship, browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stage, getting curated daily match suggestions. Of those, dating for people over 50 looking for companionship or a relationship and browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stage are not what Reddit is typically brought in for.
What can OurTime do that Reddit cannot?
OurTime covers Easy Interface, Flirts, ConnectMe Calls, Profile Boost. Reddit covers Subreddits, Upvoting/Downvoting, Comments, Awards. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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