Best for: A big, well-moderated swipe app
- Big pool, with 100M+ Google Play downloads
- Photo verification required in the US
- Free in-app voice and video calls
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $2.99 for Boost (US App Store)
Comparison
Hiki vs Dateability: Which Is Better? (2026)
Both are built for communities that mainstream apps often overlook. Hiki is for autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent adults; Dateability is for disabled and chronically ill people.
Quick verdict
It depends on what you want. Choose Hiki if you are neurodivergent and want friendship and dating signals kept separate. Choose Dateability if you are disabled or chronically ill and want disclosure on your own terms.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Hiki | Dateability |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.8 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 |
| Best for | Neurodivergent adults looking for friends or a partner | People with disabilities or chronic illness |
| Audience | 18+, autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent people, worldwide | 18+, disabled and chronically ill people and allies, in 21 countries including the US, UK, Canada and Australia |
| Typical goal | Friendship, dating and community | Dating and relationships |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | ≈ $19.95 for 1 week (US App Store) | ≈ $4.99/mo (US App Store) |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Web |
| Community | Neurodivergent adults | Disabled and chronically ill people |
| Friendship | Separate smile for friendship | Friendship welcome |
| Free core features | Yes | Yes — swipes, likes, matches, messages |
Scores
Hiki
- Match quality
- 3.4
- Features
- 3.9
- Value for money
- 4.2
- Safety
- 4.2
- Ease of use
- 4.0
Dateability
- Match quality
- 3.4
- Features
- 3.7
- Value for money
- 4.2
- Safety
- 3.9
- Ease of use
- 4.0
Hiki: pros and cons
Pros
- Designed for neurodivergent adults
- Clear friendship vs dating signals
- Free to match and chat
- No diagnosis needed
Cons
- Small pool, spread worldwide
- Premium is expensive for an app this size
- Lower rating than bigger apps
Dateability: pros and cons
Pros
- Unlimited free swipes, matches and messages
- Built by and for disabled and chronically ill people
- Optional Deets and photo alt text
- Phone apps plus a web version
Cons
- Small membership
- Free Likes list shows one person at a time
- Dateability+ can only be bought in the phone apps
- English only
Pricing compared
Hiki paid plans start at ≈ $19.95 for 1 week (US App Store); Dateability paid plans start at ≈ $4.99/mo (US App Store). Prices vary by country and plan length — see Hiki pricing and Dateability pricing.
Neither feels right? Consider these
Best for: Finding a relationship in your 20s and 30s
- Detailed, conversation-friendly profiles
- Strong focus on real relationships
- Free version is usable, with free faith and ethnicity filters
- Free version
- Yes
- Paid from
- ≈ $16.99 (US App Store)
Frequently asked questions
Can I use both Hiki and Dateability?
Yes — many people who are both neurodivergent and disabled or chronically ill use both.
Are they free?
Both are free to use, with optional paid extras.