There are many problems that get in the way of dating apps being truly great. Of course, not all apps have the same problems as each other and no one app (that I know if) has all of the problems.
But here, I give a brief description of each of the problems that I have identified in dating apps – and where possible, a link to my suggested solutions.
It’s great when a site offers the ability to search. But even if they don’t… why do so many sites show you potential partners in search results or in the card-stack who are looking for someone that you are … Read more
What happens when you like someone… and you are able to see your likes… but when you look further at the profile and realise that you want to go back on that like, you can’t. Yeah, we think you … Read more
One app that we have used and found some good features in is LoveScout (Meetic, Match, Affinity). Unfortunately, they also have one very annoying feature… this is, that when a profile has been deleted by the user or even … Read more
If I set my dating app to my location in Germany or Switzerland and state that I am happy to meet people within a 100km radius then I ONLY want to see profiles coming on my screen of people … Read more
All dating apps have problems with fake profiles. Some have more problems than others. Apps that have verification possibilities can help you avoid fake profiles. Tinder, Bumble, etc allow members to confirm e-mail addresses, photos, some even have you … Read more
Some of the dating apps offer read receipts either as part of the premium subscription (like LoveScout) or in blocks of pay-per-recipient (Tinder) read receipts. Unfortunately, other apps that excel with some of their features don’t offer read receipts … Read more
Like many of you, I’ve fallen into the trap of free-to-join dating apps that hide hidden costs. It’s so frustrating! You think you’ve found a great app, but then you hit a paywall when you want to actually talk … Read more
I have had many years experience managing Facebook Groups and also developing and running Facebook Group-like social networks in niche industries. The groups concept does not work efficiently in any industry, let alone in dating, where is it prone … Read more
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 … Read more
Aside from being guilty of market fragmentation based on country, region or race… your regional dating app is probably also just a tiny cog in a huge wheel. We mean… that app that specialises in Singapore dating is actually … Read more