Like many of you, I’ve spent countless hours swiping through dating apps, hoping to find that special someone. But let’s be honest, it’s been a frustrating experience. Most apps are either scams or just don’t work very well.
I once had a dream of building my own dating app. I envisioned a platform that would revolutionize the way people connect and find love. But the harsh reality of development costs and intense competition with tech giants quickly brought me back down to earth.
Even though I couldn’t pursue my dream of building the app, the process of planning it was incredibly valuable. I analyzed my own experiences and those of my friends to identify the key features that a dating app should have.
Our Experiences – Problems
Keep in mind that my friends and I have been using dating apps in Germany and Switzerland. The number of active users in your area might be different.
Problem: Pay to Message
Read about the problem of paying for messaging in the post: Problem: Pay to Message.
Problem: No Read Receipts in Chat/Messaging System
Read about the problem of paying for messaging in the post: Problem: No Read Receipts in Message System
Problem: Fake Profiles
Read about the problem of fake profiles in the post: Problem: Fake Profiles
Problem: Distant Profiles & Location Liars
Read about the problem of distant profiles and location liars in the post: Problem: Distant Profiles & Location Liars
Problem: Blocked, Deleted or Banned Profiles have Placeholders
Read about the problem of placeholders in the post: Problem: Blocked, Deleted or Banned Profiles have Placeholders
Problem: Lack of Undo/Rewind on Likes etc.
Read about the problem of a lack of undo in the post: Problem: Lack of Undo/Rewind on Likes etc.
Problem: Market Fragmentation
Read about the problem of market fragmentation in the posts:
- The Problem of Market Fragmentation
- Problem: Your Religious Dating App is an Impostor
- Problem: That Regional Dating App is NOT Regional!
Problem: Search Shows People Who’s Criteria You DO NOT Meet
Read about the problem of a lack of bidirectional filters in our post: Problem: Search Shows People Who’s Criteria You DO NOT Meet