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Badoo vs Ship

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Badoo

Dating

Make the first move

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: Badoo covers Encounters, Ship covers Crew Swiping.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Badoo and Ship actually diverge.

Attributes where Badoo and Ship differ
AttributeBadooShip
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebIos, Android
Founded20062019

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 Badoo

  • Encounters
  • People Nearby
  • Live Video
  • Photo Verification
  • Spotlight
  • Super Powers
  • Instagram
  • Web support

Only in Ship

  • Crew Swiping
  • Friend Recommendations
  • Group Chat
  • Profile Sharing
  • Dating on Behalf
  • Social Matching

Both cover

  • Facebook
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Where each one falls short

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

Badoo

  • Less popular than Tinder in developed Western markets
  • Profile verification process is weaker than competitors, leading to more fake profiles

Ship

Nothing recorded yet. See the Ship review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Badoo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Encounters
    • Messaging
    • People Nearby
  • Premium$12.99/month
    • See Who Likes You
    • Invisible Browsing
    • Popularity Boost

Ship

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Crew Swiping
    • Messaging
    • Friend Recommendations

Which should you pick?

Choose Badoo if

  • You need encounters.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want people nearby.
Badoo 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 Badoo or Ship better?
Neither clearly leads. Badoo 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, Badoo or Ship?
Badoo starts at Free and Ship at Free.
Does Badoo or Ship run on more platforms?
Badoo runs on iOS, Android, Web. Ship runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Badoo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Badoo do that Ship cannot?
Badoo covers Encounters, People Nearby, Live Video, Photo Verification. Ship covers Crew Swiping, Friend Recommendations, Group Chat, Profile Sharing. Both handle Facebook, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Badoo: When was Badoo founded?

Badoo was founded in April 2006 in London by Russian entrepreneur Andrey Andreev and is available in 190 countries in 47 languages.

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