Verdict

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Best if: A trustworthy dating app connecting users through friends for safe and genuine matches
Pick this when: A trustworthy dating app connecting users through friends for safe and genuine matches

Overview

DearReal is a dating app that prioritizes safety, genuineness, and privacy by connecting users through their existing address book contacts. It allows users to nominate matchmakers, match their friends, and vouch for their friends, creating a trustworthy dating environment. DearReal aims to address the issues of unsafe dating apps filled with lies and lack of confidentiality.

Access & connections

Where you can use DearReal.

Platforms

Web

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

Matching through friends and vouching
Matchmaker-only profile for people in relationships
Privacy controls over who can match, vouch, or view profiles

FAQ 6

What is DearReal?

How to use DearReal?

Users connect DearReal to their address book, nominate matchmakers, match their friends, and vouch for each other. Friends can match you, or two friends can vouch for you, enabling messaging. Users can tailor their privacy by choosing who can match, vouch, or view their profile.

How does DearReal ensure safety and genuineness?

DearReal connects users through their address book contacts, allowing them to nominate matchmakers, match their friends, and vouch for each other. This creates a trustworthy dating environment based on existing social connections.

Is DearReal free to use?

Yes, DearReal is a free and fully functional app. Users can be matched, vouched for, meet friends of friends, send unlimited messages, search through users, and get recommendations for free.

How does the Matchmaker mode work?

The Matchmaker mode allows people in relationships to create a cool blue profile and introduce and vouch for their friends without being available for introductions themselves.

What data safety measures does DearReal have in place?

DearReal does not sell user data, does not advertise on the app, is based in the UK, and is GDPR compliant. The founders come from banking and healthcare, where data safety is a priority.