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Lunchclub vs Ship

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Lunchclub

Dating

AI-powered networking

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: Lunchclub covers AI Matching, Ship covers Crew Swiping.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lunchclub and Ship actually diverge.

Attributes where Lunchclub and Ship differ
AttributeLunchclubShip
PlatformsIos, Android, WebIos, Android
Founded20182019

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 Lunchclub

  • AI Matching
  • 1:1 Video Meetings
  • Goal Setting
  • Meeting Notes
  • Clubhouse Integration
  • IRL Events
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet

Only in Ship

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

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

Pricing, plan by plan

Lunchclub

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weekly Matches
    • Video Meetings
    • Profile
  • Premium$20/month
    • More Matches
    • Priority Matching
    • Advanced Preferences

Ship

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Crew Swiping
    • Messaging
    • Friend Recommendations

Which should you pick?

Choose Lunchclub if

  • You need ai matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want 1:1 video meetings.
Lunchclub 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 Lunchclub or Ship better?
Neither clearly leads. Lunchclub 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, Lunchclub or Ship?
Lunchclub starts at Free and Ship at Free.
Does Lunchclub or Ship run on more platforms?
Lunchclub runs on Ios, Android, Web. Ship runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Lunchclub for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Lunchclub do that Ship cannot?
Lunchclub covers AI Matching, 1:1 Video Meetings, Goal Setting, Meeting Notes. Ship covers Crew Swiping, Friend Recommendations, Group Chat, Profile Sharing. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
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