Software · head to head
Ship vs HER
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Ship covers Crew Swiping, HER covers Profile Matching.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ship and HER 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
- Group Chat
- Profile Sharing
- Dating on Behalf
- Social Matching
Only in HER
- Profile Matching
- Communities
- Events
- Feed
- Filter by Sexuality
- Video Chat
- Spotify
Both cover
- 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.
HER
- Facebook or Instagram account required for signup, which excludes closeted users or those with safety concerns
- No web version available; mobile-only platform on iOS and Android
- Fake profiles and romance scams present on platform despite selfie verification
- Limited user base outside major cities; geographic areas without Pride events may have single-digit user pools
- Key features like Discover page and unlimited likes are behind paywall with 14-hour swiping limit unless paid
Pricing, plan by plan
Ship
Free- FreeFree
- Crew Swiping
- Messaging
- Friend Recommendations
HER
Free- FreeFree
- Liking and matching
- Messaging
- Communities
- Premium$14.99/month
- Ad-free experience
- See who is online in real-time
- Additional search filters
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 HER if
- You need profile matching.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want communities.
Questions people ask
- Is Ship or HER better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ship starts at Free and HER at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ship or HER?
- Ship starts at Free and HER at Free.
- Does Ship or HER run on more platforms?
- Ship runs on Ios, Android. HER 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 HER cannot?
- Ship covers Crew Swiping, Friend Recommendations, Group Chat, Profile Sharing. HER covers Profile Matching, Communities, Events, Feed. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
HER: Are all HER features free to use?
Yes. All core features are completely free including liking, matching, messaging, joining communities, and viewing events. HER Premium ($14.99/month or $7.50/month annually) removes ads and adds filters.
SourceHER: What communities does HER offer?
HER features 30+ communities for queer women, lesbian, bi, nonbinary, trans, and gender nonconforming users. Users can add pronouns, pride pins, and gender identities to their profiles.
SourceHER: What platforms does HER support?
HER is available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play).
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