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AdultFriendFinder vs Pure: Privacy and Anonymity Comparison
Which dating service offers better privacy for anonymous hookups?
In brief
Which dating service offers better privacy for anonymous hookups? AdultFriendFinder and Pure both allow anonymity but differ in privacy features like photo sharing and messaging security. Originally reported by Mashable.
Privacy concerns for dating apps
If you need discretion in your dating search, privacy and anonymity are critical factors for choosing a service.
AdultFriendFinder and Pure services
These two platforms, one a website and the other an app, prioritize user anonymity while eliminating bots and spammers.
Signup requirements
Both services allow faster sign-ins using Google, Facebook, or Apple accounts, but require date of birth, location, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
Location tracking differences
Pure can track your real-time location via phone geolocation, while AdultFriendFinder does not have this feature.
Photo sharing policies
Both require profile photos but allow neck-down shots or hats/sunglasses to hide faces, with AFF permitting nudity and Pure banning suggested nudity.
Messaging security
Pure automatically deletes chats within 24 hours unless both users disable the timer, while AdultFriendFinder stores chat history permanently.
Payment methods
AdultFriendFinder supports gift cards and SMS billing for UK users, while Pure requires Google or Apple account payments.
Privacy winners
Pure wins on messaging security, AdultFriendFinder wins on payment privacy, but both services tie in overall privacy features.
The main idea
AdultFriendFinder and Pure both allow anonymity but differ in privacy features like photo sharing and messaging security.
