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)
Comparison
Mutual vs LDS Singles: Which Is Better? (2026)
Both are for Latter-day Saints. Mutual is a free swipe app popular with younger members; LDS Singles is a website and app with suggested matches that suits over-30s.
Quick verdict
Mutual wins overall for most people. Choose Mutual if you are under 35 and want free messaging. Choose LDS Singles if you are over 30 and prefer a website and suggestions.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Mutual | LDS Singles |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.0 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Best for | Latter-day Saint singles | Latter-day Saints over 30 who prefer a website |
| Audience | 18+, Latter-day Saints of all adult ages; best known among young single adults in Utah and the western US | 18+, Latter-day Saints, often over 30; US, Canada and Australia only |
| Typical goal | Dating and marriage | Relationships and marriage |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | ≈ $7.99 (US App Store) | ≈ $49.99 for 1 month (US App Store) |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Web |
| Format | Swipe app | Website and app with suggestions |
| Free messaging | Yes | With matches |
| Run by | Independent company | Black Cap Holdings |
Scores
Mutual
- Match quality
- 4.1
- Features
- 3.9
- Value for money
- 4.3
- Safety
- 3.9
- Ease of use
- 4.4
LDS Singles
- Match quality
- 3.4
- Features
- 3.5
- Value for money
- 3.4
- Safety
- 4.0
- Ease of use
- 3.9
Mutual: pros and cons
Pros
- Built for Latter-day Saints
- Free messaging with no time limit
- Profiles reviewed before they appear
- Pause option if you start dating someone
Cons
- Thin outside Utah and the West
- Best known among younger members
- Swipe format feels casual to some
- Non-members are welcome too, so ask early
LDS Singles: pros and cons
Pros
- Built for Latter-day Saints
- Basic members can message their matches
- Free mission and church preferences
- Web and app
Cons
- Only in the US, Canada and Australia
- No way to hide or pause your profile
- Smaller than Mutual
- Purchases are non-refundable
- Not affiliated with the Church
Pricing compared
Mutual paid plans start at ≈ $7.99 (US App Store); LDS Singles paid plans start at ≈ $49.99 for 1 month (US App Store). Prices vary by country and plan length — see Mutual pricing and LDS Singles pricing.
Neither feels right? Consider these
Best for: Serious relationships and marriage
- Strong focus on long-term compatibility
- Detailed quiz and compatibility scores
- Free Basic membership with no time limit
- Free version
- Limited
- Premium
- shown after you sign up
Frequently asked questions
Which LDS dating app is best?
Mutual for most people, especially under 35; LDS Singles for older members who prefer a website.
Are they affiliated with the Church?
No — both are independent services.