Today, we will be looking at 4 sugar dating sites. They are Seeking.com , Sugardaddy.com , Sugarbook.com , and the new entry in the field iluvsguar.com.
All of the sugar sites bring some things to the table that are the same - namely, available sugar babies and sugar daddies to meet. While the core mechanic is the same in all sugar sites - deliver connections - all four do it in their own unique manner.
METHODOLOGY Now to do our review, we have done a visual look at the various websites. We will try to give an informed perspective and opinion on all four in regards to their visual style.
In addition, to delve deeper into the sites mechanics, uses and goals we have use a variety of sources to complete an opinion. First, we have seen the comments when using google and plugging in the various sugar dating sites for reviews. These comments and reviews used are from various individuals who have used and paid for the site. We have also used, reviewed, and gathered various sugar dating review websites who have already individually reviewed the sites. From this we will gather an over all consensus for a general review for the reader.
DESIGN. Lets first look at design. Design which will be compared, will be based on the PC not mobile. Two different animals here, like comparing a tiger to a home cat - very similar, but some subtle and not so subtle differences.
LANDING PAGE: SEEKING.com
Seeking has recently updated their landing page from before to bring it back to a more modern aesthetic. Which was a good move. The first thing you notice on the landing page is the film they project. It starts off with a strange lips symbol - an updated version of the STONES logo. I guess they were thinking it was an edgy intro, but I don’t like it. Some may like it though, tastes are subjective. From there we follow the hired models - an attractive older male playing the sugar daddy role, and an attractive female model playing the sugar baby. Film direction and sets are good, and it gets their message across. Remaining text and photos below is well done, and once again gets across their message.
SugarDaddy.com
There landing page is more plain and pedestrian. No film, rather relying on text and photos. It looks like a standard version of what one would expect a sugar daddy site should be. There are no surprises here and for some that may be a good thing. They reaffirm their site with many personal anecdotes from the members.
Sugarbook.com
Only the second of four sites to use a film promo. The film promo clip is shorter than seeking.com. The website in general is much shorter than all four sites being reviewed. The also mention the use of the sugar babies being paid in a program they have. This idea of being paid is the only site that has this amongst the four.
Iluvsugar.com
For Iluv Sugar, their is no film. However, their ad campaign photos are bright, modern, with a clean aesthetic. Personal style plays a role here. The message is somewhat different than the other three, allowing greater interpretation. The looks are varied, vibrant, eclectic, and gets their message across very well. Distinctive and upscale messaging is the brands name and focus.
OVERALL REVIEW SUMMARY
SEEKING.com
Seeking is the granddaddy of all sugar sites. Some say it is been around the longest and that well may be true. It also boasts the largest site of members it seems. Final figures are hard to confirm, but we would agree it seems to be the largest in terms of members.
What it does, it does well, with no frills or layers. It provides a sugar dating service that gets the job done for most. When you first get onto the site, you are greeted with a slick landing page better than most of its competitors. The sign up process is fairly quick, well designed, and does what its supposed to do - get you in, signed up, and ready to go for some sugar dating.
The site itself, has had the same layout for a very long time. However, recently, they have upgraded the site graphically to bring it up to more modern times, and for the most part it works. Again, clean, simple, and straight forward. You can see that this is websites goal for sugar dating - straightforward and get to the point.
For filters, each sugar site tends to have the same. They tweak it here and there to give their site a distinctive flavour. For seeking.com this applies here as well, since their filter has a few things that others in the list don’t, other than iluvsugar.com which does have it and more.
Overall, seeking.com filter - as has been the mantra all review - direct, easy, and has the necessary ingredients. For finding your match, the search and process is again, simple and straightforward. The also have video and voice, so they have all their bases covered.
Drawbacks.
One of the drawbacks is the use of bots. This is not only a problem here (a minor one) it is a problem for all sugar dating sites. We have noticed there were several profiles we came across that were female and saying they originated in the US. They did not, they were from China or an Asian country. It seems dating agencies overseas target large sugar sites such as seeking. I am sure that seeking is doing its best to remove and find such targets, because it does no one any good, either the person seeking a sugar connection, or the girls who have real and valid profiles.
Price is another concern. For its features it is certainly the most expensive site we have come across, and its prices are creeping up there. Some would argue, you are getting value for money since the database is so large, and they may have a point here. Plus sugar daddies fees should not matter much. Yet, we have this feeling the price point is getting up there quite a bit.
Overall, based on google reviews by independent reviewers, and by sugar dating reviewer sites, we would agree, and rank seeking.com above the other two mainstream sugar sites - sugarbook.com and sugardaddy.com Reasons being, simple, effective sugar dating site even though for some they may find it expense.
SUGARBOOK review.
Reviews are mixed on this site. Do a quick google search, and the first comments that arises are not very flattering. However, if you look for websites that are reviewing sites. it then does fairly well. We can leave it up to the reader to decide what their overall experience is here when they first sign up, or do their own research.
The amount of members in their site or database. Again, numbers are a bit difficult to compare since the overall numbers are very scattered over the proverbial map. The site says they have over 4 million active members, while again, review sites have it much lower. Regardless, there seems to be an ample amount of members for anyone looking for a sugar date to find their match here.
Brief history of the site. What is known, that the site operates out of the Malaysian market. It is a successful site, not only in Asian markets but has its reach in the North American and some European markets.
Fees
Unlike many sites, fees for the fairer sex, women, are free. That is a good thing. Anything free is always good. However, taking a closer look at this quality, several sites have mentioned this is limited in scope. That women have limited message capabilities when in use. One will have to use the site to see if free really means free, or do some features need to be unlocked with payment. Note, after some further research it seems some women do get a free premium membership subject to providing proof of enrolment at their institution i.e. higher learning such as a college or university.
Filters. It seems most review sites have said the filter is basic in scope, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Simple can be good.
Using the site. It seems the previous reviews were right, certain features are either blocked or blurred. Certain sections of profiles are not accessible, and some features that you make like, are not available until fees are paid. There is nothing unusual about this for some sugar sites, since each site has its own revenue model.
UNIQUE FEATURES. The sugar site also sells coins. This feature is similar to other social sites that are not sugar dating sites. Here however, sugar babies can make income by livestreaming, a different feature than most sites. You can use the coins to give it to them directly, or you can buy virtual gifts and give it to the streamers. This added feature of sending coins has its detractors and those that love it. Opinions will vary for those that use this site for this feature.
REGISTRATION. Registration, or signing up for the site is quite quick and painless, as is the norm for most sugar dating sites.
Things that reviewers did not like
It seems some of the functions on the site are not fully fleshed out. That some options may be missing for those interested in more detailed sugar sites.
Another disturbing commonality in opinions on various review sites and individual comments, was that there seemed to be many accounts attempting to selling explicit photos. Hopefully, this situation has been remedied or lowered. Never a good thing to have accounts that are corrupted or not legitimate.
SUMMARY
It seems sugarbook.com is more popular for others depending on the locale of the individual. Overall it scores middle of the pack, although it can be higher if some of its unique service of sending coins to a sugar baby appeals to you.
SUGARDADDY.com
Judging by the numerous reviews online both by sites and individuals, the site scores higher than sugarbook. Reasons are plentiful, but overall the experience for most users are one of legitimacy. That if you are looking for a sugar relationship it can be found her. Lets take a closer look of what individuals and reviewers said about the site.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
Like most sugar sites there are pros and cons to the site. Lets look at some of the pros of using the site. Users said it was good and direct in its messaging i.e. chat messaging. Not unusual for any decent sugar site. The site also has verification of members, always a good thing for those who are cautious or paranoid about being catfished or having profiles that are less than legitimate. This of course is a cautionary tale on all dating sites, not just sugar - the fake profile.
Reviewers also mentioned there is a long list of women and men available for most tastes. That would explain the amount of members. Various sites have said there is over 6 million members signed up and registered with the site. And on any given day, you can find several thousand people a day online at the site.
Lets look at some of the drawbacks that users have mentioned. The site only accepts US users. That we have not confirmed, so best to go to the site and see if that restriction is still available. Some have also stated that there is no audio or video on the site. This is not really a game changer, since those two options can be done on various other sites and apps.
Finally they mentioned the sign up process can take a bit longer than most. Some have mentioned 10 minutes or more. Not really the longest in our opinion, and in this day and age worth the wait.
Based on the reviews on google and independent sugar dating review sites, we would have to agree, and rate sugardaddy.com above sugarbook.com if you are US resident. It may be best to have a service that is localized for your country and your particular sugar tastes.
ILUV SUGAR
iluvsugar.com is a new site. A site dedicated to being not only simple, but fun and stylish. A site where there is not only sugar dating, but also a search for wealthier individuals, or something leading to a real relationship. It is your choice. We like to make the site, were real connections can and are being made.
When you first come to the landing page, you see that things are different. Here is a site that is colourful and stylish. That being pretty is a perquisite for all people looking for beauty or means of wealth and luxury. For registration, you will notice that you will be asked questions that are not common for most sugar sites. A quick but deep dive is made in the profile, to later give information that may appeal to the sugar daddy or sugar baby.
The company also believes not only in luxury for its members but luxury for its non members. A portion of proceeds raised on the site are given to various charities as a thank you for doing good in the world. Every little bit helps the company belief system is. Once inside, you will notice a sleek and efficient filter system. Designed to get you what you want, in the quickest manner. The filter is varied, specific, and very good in finding what you want.
The site itself promotes a community feel for its members. Making sure it offers the means and services to make their members feel happy. One way is that all female members are free to join and use the services. Another way, are various promotions that occur throughout the month to keep its members engaged.
For a new, different, and growing sugar dating site, we would rank Iluvsugar.com at the head of its sugar class for new and growing sites - as it grows in stature to full fill its detransition - a place were stylish sugar people can meet and have fun always. That is our promise to our members.
Written by:
Jonathan Toewser