DearReal

Trustworthy Dating: safe, genuine and private

Free

Description

DearReal is a dating application designed to foster safe, genuine, and private connections by leveraging users' existing social networks. Unlike many dating apps, it operates on the principle of "friends matching friends." Users build a network of trusted friends within the app who can then recommend potential matches or vouch for their character. This approach aims to create a pool of reliable and relatable potential partners, moving away from impersonal swiping.

The platform emphasizes user control over privacy, allowing individuals to decide who can view their profile, match them, or vouch for them. It also offers a dedicated "Matchmaker mode" for users in relationships who wish to help their single friends find connections without being available for dating themselves. The service prioritizes data safety, stating it does not sell user data, does not run ads within the app, and is GDPR compliant, positioning itself against data-heavy AI approaches by focusing on human insight.

Key Features

Friend Matching: Users are matched by friends within their trusted network.
Friend Vouching: Friends can vouch for a user's character, adding a layer of trust.
Tailored Privacy Controls: Users decide who can view their profile, match them, or vouch for them.
Matchmaker Mode: Allows users in relationships to act as matchmakers for their friends without being available for dating.
Human Insight Focus: Relies on friend recommendations rather than complex AI questionnaires.
Free Functionality: Core features like matching, vouching, messaging, search, and recommendations are free.
Data Safety Focus: GDPR compliant, no data selling, no in-app advertising.