One Accord vs. Single Apostolics Meet (SAMe): An Honest Comparison of Apostolic Dating Apps

By the One Accord team · Updated November 4, 2026 · 7 min read

For a long time, Apostolic singles had two choices: hope to meet someone at a youth convention or camp meeting, or try a general dating app full of people who don't share their beliefs. (We rounded up 10 places Apostolic singles actually meet if you want more ideas.) Today there are two apps made just for our community, and we think that's something to celebrate.

We built One Accord, so we're not neutral, and we want to be upfront about that. We also have a lot of respect for the SAMe team. They were here first, they've helped couples get married, and we'll be cheering them on at the next conference. This guide sticks to the facts so you can decide which app fits you best. You can also use both.

What is Single Apostolics Meet (SAMe)?

Single Apostolics Meet, or SAMe, is a matchmaking app for Apostolic Pentecostal singles who want a faith-centered relationship that leads to marriage. Its tagline is "Where Modesty Meets Marriage." SAMe launched in early 2025 and recently released a full rebuild of the app (version 4).

Some things SAMe does really well:

• Every profile is reviewed by their team before it goes live, and they enforce photo standards.
• Search by fellowship: you can look for singles from the UPCI, PAW, ALJC, other Apostolic organizations, or independent churches.
• Real results: SAMe shares that 4 couples have married and 2 more are engaged after meeting on the app.
• On iPhone and Android.

What is One Accord?

One Accord is a free app for Apostolic Pentecostal singles looking for courtship, marriage, or godly friendship. Profiles start with what matters most: baptism in Jesus' name, the Holy Ghost, church involvement, ministry, and personal standards. One Accord has no subscriptions and no paywall. Every feature is free for every member.

Instead of charging for visibility, One Accord rewards you for growing the community. Invite 3 friends who join, and your profile gets a free lifetime Profile Boost in Discover.

Side-by-side feature comparison

Here's how the two apps compare, based on each app's App Store listing and website as of November 2026.

Prices and features change. Check each app's App Store page for the latest details.

The biggest difference: free vs. subscription

On SAMe, you can create a profile, browse, and like as many people as you want for free. To keep a conversation going, see full profiles, or find out who liked you, you'll need SAMe Premium, which is listed at $44.99 for 6 months or $79.99 for 12 months on the App Store. Some members have shared in reviews that they wish more of the app were free.

There are good reasons an app might charge. Building and running an app costs money, and a subscription can help keep out people who aren't serious. If you're ready to invest in finding a spouse, SAMe Premium works out to about $6.67 a month on the yearly plan.

We chose a different path. Our Apostolic community is close-knit, and many singles are students, young adults, or on a tight budget. We didn't want cost to be the reason someone never meets their future spouse. So on One Accord, messaging, full profiles, and seeing who likes you are free for everyone, and there's nothing to subscribe to.

How profile boosts work on each app

Both apps let you move your profile up so more people see you, but in different ways:

• SAMe: you can buy a Boost for $3.99, which keeps your profile near the top of search for 24 hours.
• One Accord: invite 3 friends who join with your code, and your profile is boosted in Discover for life, at no cost. It helps the whole community grow, which means more people for everyone to meet.

Safety and trust on both apps

Both apps take safety seriously, and both require members to be 18 or older. Both offer photo verification, where a live selfie is compared with your profile photos, and both let you block or report anyone.

SAMe has its team review every profile and photo before it goes live. One Accord filters names, bios, and messages for objectionable language automatically, has a person review every report within 24 hours, and only shows other members your general area (like "Dallas, TX Area"), never your exact town.

Which app should you choose?

Choose One Accord if…

• You want every feature free, with no subscription
• You'd like to start conversations by commenting on someone's answers
• You're open to godly friendship as well as courtship and marriage
• You want a lifetime Profile Boost without paying for it

Choose SAMe if…

• You want every profile reviewed by a person before it goes live
• You want to search by a specific fellowship or organization
• You're comfortable paying for Premium to unlock messaging and full profiles

Or use both. Neither app asks you to leave the other, and more places to meet means a better chance of finding the person God has for you. Apps work best alongside the places Apostolics already meet, like conferences and Apostolic Bible colleges.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: Single Apostolics Meet on the App Store, singleapostolics.com, and One Accord download page. Information checked November 4, 2026.