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OurTime vs Shapr

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OurTime

Software

Dating for 50+ singles

From
$15.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Shapr

Software

Networking made human

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Shapr 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; Shapr the Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.
  • They diverge on capability: OurTime covers Easy Interface, Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OurTime and Shapr actually diverge.

Attributes where OurTime and Shapr differ
AttributeOurTimeShapr
Starting price$15.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Android
Founded20112015

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 OurTime

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

Only in Shapr

  • Swipe-Based Matching
  • Daily Suggestions
  • Goal-Based Networking
  • Messaging
  • LinkedIn Integration
  • Location-Based
  • LinkedIn

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android 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 Shapr
  • Browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stagenot Shapr
  • Getting curated daily match suggestionsnot Shapr

Shapr

No use cases recorded yet. See the Shapr review.

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

Shapr

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Shapr's homepage on 1 January 2021 stated 'Sign up for free' with no paid tier mentioned, describing a machine-learning matching algorithm that suggests 15 relevant people to meet each day.

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

Shapr

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily Profiles
    • Messaging
    • Swipe Matching
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Unlimited Swipes
    • See Who Viewed
    • Priority Profiles

Which should you pick?

Choose OurTime if

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

Choose Shapr if

  • You need swipe-based matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want daily suggestions.
Shapr review

Questions people ask

Is OurTime or Shapr better?
Neither clearly leads. OurTime starts at $15.99/month and Shapr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OurTime or Shapr?
Shapr has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $15.99/month for OurTime and Free for Shapr.
Does OurTime or Shapr run on more platforms?
OurTime runs on Ios, Android, Web. Shapr runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Shapr for free?
Yes. Shapr 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 Shapr is typically brought in for.
What can OurTime do that Shapr cannot?
OurTime covers Easy Interface, Flirts, ConnectMe Calls, Profile Boost. Shapr covers Swipe-Based Matching, Daily Suggestions, Goal-Based Networking, Messaging. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
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