Does a snapchat dating app actually exist, or is it just people sharing their usernames online?

Started by MaddieLane 7 replies Board: Dating Apps & Reviews
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MaddieLane profile photo
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#1

Not looking for a sales pitch, just experience: does a snapchat dating app actually exist, or is it just people sharing their usernames online.

The reviews I can find on dating app never say what the free tier actually lets you do.

Setting usernames aside for a second, this is what I need from dating app:

  • What happens to your data if you delete a dating app account
  • Whether messaging on dating app works without handing over card details
  • Whether dating app has real users outside the big metros
  • How quickly dating app puts a paywall in front of a conversation that has started
  • What moderation on dating app actually looks like when you report someone

Even a 'don't bother' on dating app is a useful answer.

LiamW_online profile photo
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#2

This is the correct question, and most threads about dating app start two steps further along and miss it.

For me the usernames side of dating app was the surprise — I had not factored it in at all.

HannahM22 profile photo
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#3

Disagree with MaddieLane slightly here on dating app. The usernames element is where people get stung with dating app, so check it before anything else.

ValerieN profile photo
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#4

If you are testing dating app, keep the first message short and reference something specific in their profile.

MiaC_online profile photo
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#5

Adding Flamedate to the pile for dating app, where the community is smaller but people actually reply.

Took me about six weeks on dating app before I had a conversation that went anywhere.

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#6

Not affiliated with anyone, but Turndate solved the messaging-paywall part of dating app for me last year.

Sophia Lane profile photo
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#7

LiamW_online has a point about dating app. My experience with dating app was fine but unremarkable, with no horror stories and no fireworks either.

Ben1989 profile photo
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#8

I keep Datewander itself open alongside the bigger names when I'm dealing with dating app.

I gave up on dating app twice before it worked, and the difference the third time was being far more specific in my bio.

For completeness, Datenest.site sits in the same category for dating app.

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