Designed for real dates

Less small
talk. More
sparks.

A dating app built around one number: how many real dates you go on this month. Reviewed profiles, a proposal-first flow, and a chat that stays quiet until you're planning a real date.

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Reviewed
Every profile
Photos
3 to 6, all reviewed
Intent
Meet, don't chat
An example Bites and Sparks profile card
Mira, 29
Architect · Cobble Hill

“Slow coffee, loud dinners, long walks.”

  • Architecture
  • Natural wine
  • Film photography

The thesis

We built this differently.

Most dating apps are built to keep you on the app. Ours is built to get you off it: into a chair across from someone worth meeting.

  • 01Reviewed, not crowdsourced

    Every profile is checked by a real person.

    Photos and intent are reviewed before you're in — usually within 48–72 hours. It means the next person you see actually wants what you want.

  • 02Propose, don't text

    Start with a plan, not an opener.

    Pick a place and a time instead of an opening line. If they're in, the chat opens to sort out the details. If they're not, there's no pressure either way.

  • 03Safety, quietly on

    A trusted contact, one tap away.

    Share the place, time, and a check-in message with someone you trust — without the person you're meeting ever knowing. It's a friend in your pocket, not a panic button.

How it works

From hello to the table,
in a handful of days.

  1. 01

    Write the kind of profile you'd want to read.

    Three to six real photos, your intent, the things you actually love. We review it, then you're in.

    48–72 hrs
  2. 02

    Meet a small, hand-picked cast.

    A quiet feed, ranked by shared intentions and the vibes you have in common. No endless deck, no daily streak.

    Slow feed
  3. 03

    Propose a date — a real one.

    Pick a spot, pick a time — no opener required. We help you find a place nearby.

    You propose
  4. 04

    Chat opens once your date's on. Save the rest for the table.

    A quiet thread just for confirming logistics. The interesting parts happen in person.

    Logistics only

Who it's for

For people who are tired of typing,
and ready to show up.

No streaks · No super-likes · No endless swiping

Safety, quietly

Tools that have your back — without being loud about it.

Every safety feature is one-tap, optional, and invisible to your date. None of them are shared. They only act if you act first.

  • Trusted contact
    Share the place, time, and a check-in message in one tap — invisible to your date.
    On
  • Block & report
    Block or report anyone, anytime — no explanation needed.
    Always on
  • Reviewed by a person
    Photos and intent are checked before anyone reaches your feed.
    On
  • Verified sign-up
    Every account confirms a real email before it can be discovered.
    Verified

Coming soon to iOS

Your next real date
starts here.

We're putting the finishing touches on Bites & Sparks. Leave your email and we'll tell you the moment it's live on the App Store.

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Free · iOS 17+