Software · head to head
Ship vs Feeld
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Ship covers Crew Swiping, Feeld covers Couple Profiles.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ship and Feeld actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Ios, Android), 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 Ship
- Crew Swiping
- Friend Recommendations
- Profile Sharing
- Dating on Behalf
- Social Matching
Only in Feeld
- Couple Profiles
- 20+ Sexualities
- 20+ Gender Identities
- Incognito Mode
- Desires Tags
- Web support
Both cover
- Group Chat
- Ios support
- Android support
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Ship
Nothing recorded yet. See the Ship review.
Feeld
- Technical bugs and glitches including messages failing to send, profiles not loading, and app crashes
- Automatic account blocking on any user report without human review upfront, leading to false positives
- Normie creep diluting the community as mainstream daters join, watering down the curated pool of genuinely open-minded users
- Smaller user base in rural and non-urban areas limiting options outside major cities
- User behavior issues including unicorn hunting by couples and transactional approaches that disrespect authentic connection
Pricing, plan by plan
Ship
Free- FreeFree
- Crew Swiping
- Messaging
- Friend Recommendations
Feeld
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Feeld review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Ship if
- You need crew swiping.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want friend recommendations.
Choose Feeld if
- You need couple profiles.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want 20+ sexualities.
Questions people ask
- Is Ship or Feeld better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ship starts at Free and Feeld at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ship or Feeld?
- Ship starts at Free and Feeld at Free.
- Does Ship or Feeld run on more platforms?
- Ship runs on Ios, Android. Feeld runs on iOS, Android.
- Can I use Ship for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What can Ship do that Feeld cannot?
- Ship covers Crew Swiping, Friend Recommendations, Profile Sharing, Dating on Behalf. Feeld covers Couple Profiles, 20+ Sexualities, 20+ Gender Identities, Incognito Mode. Both handle Group Chat, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Feeld: What is Feeld's pricing?
Feeld's Majestic tier (single paid plan) costs $11.99/month or $23.99 for three months ($8/month). Regional and device pricing variations exist, with Premium Plus ($34.99/month single or roughly $17/month annually) adding priority likes and advanced features.
SourceFeeld: How does Feeld's Constellation feature work?
Constellation allows couples to link their accounts into a shared profile introduced in 2024. Both partners see incoming likes and browse profiles together, making it useful for couples exploring non-traditional relationships.
SourceFeeld: How many gender identities and orientations does Feeld support?
Feeld supports 20+ gender identities and 20+ sexual orientations. Profiles can list relationship structures including open, poly, partnered-and-curious, and solo.
SourceFeeld: What features are available in the free tier?
Free tier includes basic profile creation, limited profile browsing, and restricted messaging capabilities. Majestic premium adds the ability to see who liked you and advanced filters.
SourceFeeld: How many active users does Feeld have?
Feeld has grown to 2M+ active users and consistently ranks in the Google Play top 10 in its dating app category.