How much does Lovoo cost compared to talkbeforedate?

Lovoo costs from ~€8/month (VIP) + credits for full features. talkbeforedate is free to use, talk+ is significantly cheaper than the market.

What can talkbeforedate do that Lovoo doesn't?

On talkbeforedate you call anonymously through the app before you meet — without exchanging your phone number. Lovoo doesn't offer this.

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talkbeforedate vs. Lovoo

Lovoo compared — where talkbeforedate takes a different approach.

Lovoo comes from Dresden and is widely used in Germany — known above all for its live radar showing who's nearby right now. At the same time, Lovoo leans heavily on credits, icebreakers and a VIP subscription you can buy to stand out or unlock more features. talkbeforedate shifts the focus: instead of paying for visibility, you have a real conversation before you meet.

What's frustrating about Lovoo

Credits and extra icebreakers cost on top — heavy users quickly spend more than the subscription alone

The live radar emphasises spontaneity and proximity — often before you've really gotten to know each other in conversation

As with any very large platform, fake profiles and bots can occur, even though the company emphasises its own anti-fake measures

Many users switch early to WhatsApp or phone — where your number is directly visible once you share it

The free version is additionally funded by in-app advertising — including banners and fullscreen ads

Head-to-head comparison

FeaturetalkbeforedateLovoo

Anonymous call before the date (no number exchange)

Permanently free to use

partial

Conversation before first date

Fake risk reduced through verification

partial

Large user base in Germany

growing

What makes talkbeforedate different

Call before the date

You call anonymously through the app before you meet. Voice and conversation reveal more than any profile photo.

Number stays private

No number exchange needed. You never share your phone number — before or after the date — unless you want to.

Fair pricing — transparent, not extra purchases

Lovoo combines a VIP subscription (from ~€8/month) with credits, icebreakers and in-app ads in the free version. talkbeforedate is free to use — no ad banners, with transparent pricing. talk+ is deliberately lean and cheaper than typical premium models.

Our verdict

Lovoo is strong if you want to find people nearby spontaneously. If you'd rather talk first and protect your number before meeting, talkbeforedate is the better choice.

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Start for free. No subscription needed. First a conversation, then a date.

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