Hi everyone,
I’ve created a dating app that was released on the App Store this weekend.
Instead of photos, you decide whether someone is likable based on their voice introduction. Even after a match, only voice messages can be sent at first. Profile pictures become visible and text messaging is unlocked only after the total length of exchanged voice messages reaches 10 minutes.
I’m curious about your thoughts — do you think people will be open to something like this?
In today’s world, where many are tired of heavily filtered photos and staged poses, I believe it could be refreshing to hear a real person — their voice and the way they speak — instead.
Of course, the app is fully accessible and designed for everyone, with a user experience that aims to be enjoyable regardless of background or ability.
I’d greatly appreciate your feedback on the concept of voice-based dating and on the app itself.
You can download it here:
[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soundate/id6753748383](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soundate/id6753748383)
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I think this is a great idea
I think this is a great idea for everyone. Not just for blind division impaired people. I mean that’s how I know people I’m totally blind so I’ve literally never seen any of my friends so it gives you more an idea of who some is cause you can go by how they treat you versus like how they look and I think that’s a lot more valuable. Great idea. I’m not looking for anybody right now, but I still think it’s great.
Interesting
Congrats on the release, this sounds interesting. A few questions though. Is this app mainly for US? Or would you be able to interact with people from other countries? Could you explain more about what are the inn-app purchaces? I.e, what does premium gives you? Ligetning voice? Do you need to be subscribed in order to use the app?
Re: Interesting
Hi! Thanks for the questions. Not only the US — in fact, I’m European, so the primary target audience will be here. However, the app will naturally show users people who are nearby.
I’ve included premium features, but they do not affect the core usability of the app. Messaging is not restricted for anyone, and users cannot purchase boosted visibility.
The premium features include options such as simulating a different city, allowing you to discover people who are farther away from you. You can also change a previous decision, so if you rejected someone earlier, you can later choose to like them instead.
The biggest advantage for premium members relates to profile photo unlocking: for them, the other person’s profile picture becomes available after 5 minutes of exchanging voice messages.
Great idea
Obviously, this needs a significant number of people to work, the user base is the app. What promotion are you doing to increase adoption?
It does mean users have to slow down, glancing at a picture is a lot faster than listening to an audio clip. More of an observation than anything.
What security does the app have for verification? I know there are methods of doing it for images but, for the sake of us who do rely on the voice aspect of this app, how are you going to verify that the person speaking is in fact the user. I'm just thinking, it would be quite easy to get a recording of a voice actor or even use something like Eleven Labs to misdirect potential matches.
I'm sorry to ask as I know it adds more work but it will need guard rails, especially for those of us who are more vulnerable.