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An honest review of all dating apps!
An honest review of all dating apps!
Now that 2023 is behind us and Iāve spent a lot of time thinking about my dating life, I've decided to keep my options VERY open when it comes to who may be a good match for me. I figured if I don't close off any dating sites right away, then it can increase my chances of connecting with someone, right? If I want to be open minded with my dating choices, then I definitely came to the right place with Feeld!
The Feeld app prides themselves on enhancing emotional and sexual relationships so that I can find like minded people through the practice of being open-minded. Itās a place where both couples and singles can come together and share experiences that are new and exciting. As I was reading through other Feeld reviews to decide if I wanted to give it a shot, I realized there arenāt too many progressive and inclusive apps like Feeld out there that also have a focus on user experience online, and community IRL.
Did I find my next date? Do the members live up to the standards of the app? Keep reading my Feeld review to find out!
šÆAn international dating app for couples and singles who are curious and seeking new experiences.
Feeld is an international dating app created by Ana Kirova and Dimo Trifonov, after they noticed a lack of ways for couples to explore sexually (whether alone or together).
You may remember Feeld by its original name, 3nder, back when it originally launched in 2014. Since then, 3nder has been rebranded with the new name Feeld, but the same open-minded concept of 3nder lives on, earning the app the nickname, "Tinder of threesomes".
Feeld is an exclusive app for those who want to explore their wild side, fetishes, and kinks, in an alternative setting where there are several different types of relationship styles. There are over 20 different sexuality and gender identities, so there truly is someone for everyone here! About ā of all daters were coupled up, and 50% of the daters identified themselves as being other than hetero. Anyone is welcome to sign up on the Feeld dating app, but it is most often used by singles, couples, polyamorous people, queers, and kinksters ages 25-35!
Feeld is for,
āļøCurious singles looking for other singles or couples.
āļøCurious couples looking for singles or other couples.
āļøUsers who are OK with mobile apps only (no desktop here!)
āļøThose looking for inclusivity. With 20+ sexuality and gender identities, this hits the mark!
āļøPeople looking for long term relationships, casual dating, or even platonic connections.
Feeld may not be for,
āļøUsers not comfortable with ethical monogamy.
āļøUsers who are just looking for straight, one-on-one relationships.
āļøSingles uncomfortable with experimentation, kinks or new experiences.
If youāre wondering how to use Feeld, know that it isn't your standard dating app, and it's determined to get that meaning across to its users!
Instead of the typical swiping left/right on a person to show whether you like them or not, Feeld uses the symbols of a minus sign and a heart to dislike/like a member. Members can write exactly what they are looking for on their profile, along with any kinks or fetishes such as FWB (friends with benefits), FFF (threesome where all parties identify as female), or MMM (threesome where everyone identifies as male).
Since thereās no desktop version, youāll have to download the Feeld app to start the sign up process. Once you create your Feeld account, you can link your profile with your partner, if you have one. Feeld has a cool feature that lets you merge your profile with your SO's so that other daters know you're looking for an additional person (or people!) to play with!
To find Feeld users, you can use āDiscoverā and browse profiles. To start a convo with someone youāre interested in, you need to match with the person or accept a ping - Feeld's version of flirting. You can only ping someone if you're a paying member, and you can't see a pic of who liked you or their full profile unless you pay up for a subscription.
āļøYes!
The Feeld dating app is a legit way to meet other sexually fluid singles and couples and has a public founder that stands behind its message. Not only that, but they hold public events, social and talks to help foster community.
Feeld has a set of community guidelines to be followed, and if anyone violates those guidelines, users are encouraged to reach out to Feeld's support team. In fact, thereās a whole safety page dedicated to different scenarios and how they handle them as a company. They also delete profiles that have been inactive for over a year to keep the user base fresh and active.
One thing I really loved is that before meeting someone in person, you have the option to video chat with that user to authenticate their legitimacy before you see them IRL! This takes a lot of the uncertainty out of making the leap from screen to real life.
If you're still not sure how legit Feeld is, you can check out some events Feeld hosts under the "Experiences" section. Then you can choose an event to attend with a group of people if that makes you feel safer.
Feeld.co offers a refreshing alternative to casual dating that I really appreciated. Here's what I noticed about the Feeld dating app as I started trying it out:
How to delete Feeld account: Itās pretty easy! Open the Feeld app -> click on āSettingsā -> āApp Settingsā -> scroll alllll the way down until you get to "Delete My Account" -> and then you know what to do! Pro tip: Make sure you donāt have a recurring subscription via your mobile device as well. Youāll have to cancel that to prevent it from renewing within 24 hours!
What does the "M" mean on someone's profile?: If you see an "M" appear on a user's profile, it means they have purchased the Majestic membership, and are transitioning from a basic user to a Majestic user.
Is Feeld free to use?: Thereās a free Feeld account that you can use, but some features are limited! To get the full experience, youāll want to upgrade.
What are Feeld āvirtual locationsā? Feeld virtual locations are remote spots where people can connect over similar interests. You can find this in āSearch Settingsā under āMy Location.ā Here's some of the virtual locations that are currently available:
Is Feeld just for couples?: No, bb! The Feeld app is for singles, couples, and everyone in between.
š²Yes! Android & iOS.
Yes there is a Feeld app to use! Both Android and iOS users can share in the fun, but there is no desktop version in case you were wondering.
šReasonably fast! About 5-7 minutes, and a beverage would be nice to have.
Feeld's registration process was short enough to keep my attention without requesting my whole life story. You can sign up for Feeld with Facebook, email, or your Apple ID (with the option to hide your email, obvi!)
Here's what the Feeld sign up process was like:
1. The first step to signing up is to download the Feeld dating app - no desktop version here!
Then click on "Join Feeld.ā
2. There are 3 different ways to join Feeld: via email, Facebook, or Apple account. I chose email.
3. After I choose my sign up method, I need to enter my email address and confirm my email by clicking on the link that gets sent to me.
4. Once I confirm my email address, it's time to officially start the registration process! The first step out of 13 is to enter my DOB - users must be 18 to join. FYI, your age will show on your profile, but your DOB won't.
5. Next, I get to pick my Feeld username which will be visible to the other members.
6. When choosing my gender, the first thing I notice is ALL OF THOSE OPTIONS!!
There are several different ways to identify yourself here, and if you're not familiar with some of the terms, then just click on that question mark in the right-hand corner to pull up a glossary list!
7. Time to choose which term best describes my sexuality - but I can only choose one. Once again, there are a good amount of inclusive terms to choose from.
8. I tick off the boxes of who I'm looking for, and can choose more than one type of person that I'm looking for - this is where I can choose different combinations of couples as well!
9. What are your desires? Well think carefully (but not too hard!) because you get to display your turn-ons right on your profile. You can choose up to ten āDesiresā in these different categories:
You can choose from options such as: Cuddling, Couples, Open Relationships, and more.
10. What kinda dating profile do you have if you don't have pics?! Youāre required to upload a pic, so I upload 3 pics to get those likes - you can upload up to 6 here.
11. Here's where things get spicy! If I'm signing up for the Feeld app with someone, this is where I can invite them to go on this erotic adventure with me! Orā¦I can skip to go solo.
12. Feeld is nice enough to ask before sending a bunch of notifications to your phone. You can also allow or deny access for Feeld to use your location in order to find you more local matches.
13. Here's my chance to make a difference! I can help improve Feeld by granting them access to track my activity data. Then I have the option of upgrading my subscription to become a Majestic memberā¦ and then after that, I'm done creating a Feeld account!
14. Last, Feeld has me read the safety guidelines to continue.
There isnāt really a main feed ā I was dropped right into potential matches in the Discover screen!
So here, I could see their photo info, click the search filters to refine who Iām seeing (top right), send a āpingā (big red button), give them a - if Iām not interested or a <3 if I am, click the heart on the footer bar to see my likes and pings (which you need Majestic for), click the bubble to see my connection, and the person to edit my profile, settings, pair my profile, etc.
Overall, I found it really simple, clean, intuitive, and easy to use while working on my Feeld review.
šUse search filters to adjust who you see in the āDiscoverā feed.
Feeld made it easy to narrow my search results to find who I'm looking for. I was able to search by:
These settings are what drive the recommendations you see on your home (Discover) feed. Thatās it!
ā Yes!
I know youāre wonderingā¦ is Feeld free to use??
Some things in life ARE free - including having a Feeld.co account! Test out the free version to your heart's content, or at least until you've decided to upgrade to a Majestic. Letās chat about what features are free vs. what you need to upgrade to use below.
It's hard deciding whether or not to spend money on something that's originally free. I understand that these kinds of choices aren't always easy, so I'm gonna help you out by showing you what you get for free vs. what you get when you pay up.
Using Feeldās free account is safe, comfortable and doesn't involve many risks. Here's what you get by sticking to your comfort zone and registering for Feeld's basic subscription:
And thatās pretty much it! Free is def worth using if youāre wondering who is on the site, but if you really want to get to know other singles or couples, youāll want Majestic.
š°Membership cost ranges from $13.99/month to $69.99/year.
Since I felt limited with a free Feeld account, I decided to try out Majestic. Feeld's Majestic Membership costs:
If curiosity has caught the best of you, then chances are you're dying to know what's included in Feeld's Majestic membership. Besides purchasing a subscription with a FABULOUS name, you also get to:
It's important to know that your Feeld membership can be canceled at any time, but you will need to cancel within 24 hours to avoid a renewal fee.
There were also some add-ons available that Iāll share below!
š°$9.99 for 24 hours.
There is also the option to purchase in-app features such as "Uplift, which costs $9.99.
This feature pushes your profile to the top of search results to increase your views. Pretty neat! You donāt need Majestic to use this.
š°Ranges from $1.99 to $11.99.
By purchasing Pings, you can notify someone immediately that you like them, which is pretty great. The Pings never expire either, so you can load up on some and wait until the perfect moment (and person) to use them with!
Adding on Pings ranges from,
š°Ranges from $13.99 for 30 days, to $69.99 for 1 year.
Iām actually not wild that you have to pay for this feature since many other dating sites ā especially ones for swingers and couples ā allow you to do this for free. BUT! There are some other benefits along with just being hidden, which Iāll get into in a sec. If you like being incognito and donāt mind paying for the privacy, this is what it costs to hide your profile from others until you Like them first:
Remember how I mentioned some other benefits? These sweeten the deal beyond just being Incognito (which I originally thought was the only thing you were paying for!)
Features are to a dating app as accessories are to a good fit - pretty deep, right?? All jokes aside, we know how important unique features are, especially when there's a bunch of dating apps competing for our attention. Here's what made Feeld stand out from the other dating apps:
Dating on Feeld can have some great benefits, depending on what you're looking for. If you are a sexually adventurous person who is open to new experiences, then chances are, you're going to love checking out the Feeld dating app!
Before you decide to spend more money on another dating app, let me break down the pros and cons to make your choice easier.
The Feeld dating app was a fun surprise and helped normalize poly dating. Here's what else I liked about Feeld.co
Though there weren't many, there were a few times where the Feeld dating site came up a bit short. Here's where Feeld fell a little flat:
All in all, I really enjoyed this app and the non-judgmental community that it helped to create. If your main goal is to play the "Feeld" - (sorry I had to!) then it may be worth it for you to look into the Majestic Membership to get your money's worth. If you can date without the polyamorous aspect, then you might be better off sticking with the free version as there seems to be a heavy poly presence on Feeld.
As far as the app itself, itās simple and intuitive. I like that it didnāt have an overwhelming amount of features, but I didnāt really enjoy having a āyou can pay for thisā pop up occur frequently when exploring the app at first.
As I was browsing and using Feeld, the majority of the profiles seemed real and people were pretty active! Feeld seems to do a decent job of keeping out spam and fake users so you have a better chance of connecting with someone real.
Well, like I always say - the more, the merrier! Feeld gets my vote.
Here are some other apps that are couples and/or LGBTQ+ focused:
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