Software · head to head
OurTime vs SilverSingles
The short version
- Each has a real cost: OurTime seeing who liked you requires the Premium subscription; SilverSingles no phone support available; customer service limited to online contact form only
- They diverge on capability: OurTime covers Easy Interface, SilverSingles covers Personality Test.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OurTime and SilverSingles actually diverge.
| Attribute | OurTime | SilverSingles |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $15.99/month | $24.95/month |
| Founded | 2011 | 2002 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Ios, Android, Web), 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
Only in SilverSingles
- Personality Test
- Curated Matches
- Secure Messaging
- Profile Verification
- Easy-to-Use Interface
- Customer Support
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 SilverSingles
- Browsing and filtering local singles in the same life stagenot SilverSingles
- Getting curated daily match suggestionsnot SilverSingles
SilverSingles
No use cases recorded yet. See the SilverSingles 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
SilverSingles
- No phone support available; customer service limited to online contact form only
- Personality test takes 20-30 minutes to complete; editing answers later requires creating a new account
- Platform ignores distance preferences; users receive matches far outside their set distance range
- Free account members cannot see others' profile pictures or names of visitors
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
SilverSingles
$24.95/month- Premium Light$37.95/month
- Unlimited Messaging
- See All Photos
- Premium Classic$24.95/month
- All Light Features
- Read Receipts
Which should you pick?
Choose OurTime if
- You need easy interface.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want flirts.
Choose SilverSingles if
- You need personality test.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want curated matches.
Questions people ask
- Is OurTime or SilverSingles better?
- Neither clearly leads. OurTime starts at $15.99/month and SilverSingles at $24.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, OurTime or SilverSingles?
- OurTime starts at $15.99/month and SilverSingles at $24.95/month.
- Does OurTime or SilverSingles run on more platforms?
- Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- 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 SilverSingles is typically brought in for.
- What can OurTime do that SilverSingles cannot?
- OurTime covers Easy Interface, Flirts, ConnectMe Calls, Profile Boost. SilverSingles covers Personality Test, Curated Matches, Secure Messaging, Profile Verification. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SilverSingles: Can I message matches on the free plan?
Free members can message matches as long as both users have liked each other. However, premium membership is required to access unlimited messaging and all advanced communication features. Basic members can send up to 10 likes per day and receive 3 daily recommended profiles.
SourceSilverSingles: How does the personality matching work?
SilverSingles uses a personality test based on the Big Five personality model to generate compatibility scores. Once you complete the test, the system sends you 3 to 7 curated daily matches based on your personality profile, stated preferences, and location.
SourceSilverSingles: What payment plans are available?
SilverSingles offers three main membership plans: 1 month at $54.99, 3 months at $34.99/month (billed as $104.97), and 6 months at $19.99/month (billed as $119.94). Premium matchmaking concierge services require a minimum $5,000 investment for three months.
SourceSilverSingles: Is a photo required to join?
While a profile can be created without a photo initially, having a clear photo significantly increases match quality and message responses. Free members cannot view full photos of other users, which prevents meaningful profile browsing without upgrading.
SourceSilverSingles: How does SilverSingles screen for fake profiles?
The platform uses AI facial recognition technology to detect and reject AI-generated profile photos during verification. However, some fake profiles still slip through despite security being a priority, requiring users to report suspicious accounts.
SourceSilverSingles: Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled in advance. The cancellation process can be confusing, and users must actively cancel to avoid unexpected charges after their subscription period ends.
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