Better than Grindr but not the best.
I think Archer is a great app if you are looking to date, a hook up, or friends. It is way better than Grindr for sure. What I don’t like about it is someone can still DM you even though you both didn’t like each other. I feel like the only time you should be able to DM each other is if both parties say yes and match. I feel like it can lead to disappointment to the other party. Also, you should be able to change your profile setting where other accounts can view you within your distance. For example, if I set my distance to 60 miles. Then only the accounts within 60 mile radius can actually view my profile and like it or view it. No offense if someone likes me or messages me who is hundreds or a thousand miles away why would I want to date or hookup with someone that far away. Is Archer going to pay for the trip? It just doesn’t seem logical. Lol. Sorry for being extra. Don’t get me wrong, I think it is great that Archer requires a face picture and you are not just talking to a blank profile or a picture of half a person.
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Response from developer
We appreciate the feedback! We take it all into consideration. Thanks for being part of the Archer community!
Loved the level they set in the community
I love that users in Archer feels on another level, of course they keep their standards but at least they are nicer and/or more educated. I’m surprised that asking us to identify our profile with a face picture could bring such a difference in people’s treatment in contrast to other apps. I just wished Archer didn’t lose that and stick to their original idea. We don’t need another Tinder (even tho it’s the same company Match), Archer can even be its own identity like the purple app :) Best gay app 2024 hands-down.
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Response from developer
Thanks for the review! And we appreciate the feedback - we take it all into consideration.
Lack of Local Potential Matches
Been using the app for a while and since the distance filter is now free I’ve been using it but I’ve noticed that it’ll only show maybe 2-3 local guys and then after that is jumps to guys 50+ miles away. I live in a major city and find it hard to believe there aren’t that many users in it. This also happens if I have any preference filter on it, it doesn’t show any matches at all it says come back later because there aren’t any nearby and it’s very frustrating that I can only chat with guys who are close to if not over hundreds of miles away not sure if it’s a glitch or just the app itself isn’t working properly but overall I hardly ever match with anyone nearby. Most are 30+ miles away.
Update: I genuinely thought they couldn’t make the app worse but boy was I wrong. They got rid of the Grid, somehow it seems for everyone, myself included, there are no potential matches nearby within a 0-100mi radius only people beyond that which is exactly what I keep getting the prompt that there aren’t any people nearby. I live in one of the biggest major cities in the country and somehow there is no one nearby? It also goes without saying that the app crashes and glitches a lot and writing this review is pointless because they only respond to positive reviews about the app.
Update: I genuinely thought they couldn’t make the app worse but boy was I wrong. They got rid of the Grid, somehow it seems for everyone, myself included, there are no potential matches nearby within a 0-100mi radius only people beyond that which is exactly what I keep getting the prompt that there aren’t any people nearby. I live in one of the biggest major cities in the country and somehow there is no one nearby? It also goes without saying that the app crashes and glitches a lot and writing this review is pointless because they only respond to positive reviews about the app.
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Response from developer
We appreciate your feedback and apologize to hear you haven't enjoyed your experience! You should be seeing more than a handful of people nearby. Please reach out to support@archerapp.com for assistance.
Not sure what happened
Not sure what happened, but a few days ago the app signed me out. When I went to sign back in, all my info is still in there, phone number, email, profile info, pictures, tags, birthday. And when I get to last step it keeps saying “there was a problem registering your account!” But I’m not registering my account. I’m trying to sign back in after the app decided to sign me out, I haven’t received any emails about my account being flagged or doing something inappropriate, I barely get any interactions on that app a all. So if something did go wrong it’s not a huge loss, I was talking with someone tho so it would’ve been better to let him know or just block him before I deleted the app. I’ve removed it from my Home Screen many times thinking that would refresh the app or get rid of whatever issue it’s stuck on. Who knows what’s up with this app
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Missing some key features to make it great
Updated review: really disappointed in this app. It’s a clunky user experience. Still feels like it’s in beta. Every time I open it, it seems there is something that has changed in the UI. They keep moving features that were available for free behind a paywall. Gold is too expensive. I might pay if it were half the price.
Dear developers, offering some feedback here on what would really make this app stand out. 1. I’d like to see and be able to filter by who is online. Also, the ability to search a particular city or area. 2. I’d like to be able to search or filter by tags. Also, there shouldn’t be a limit on tags. 3. I’d like to be able to see who has viewed my profile. 4. I’d like some way to “like” a profile by sending a heart, fire emoji, a “hi” or something like that, that lets a person know I’m interested. 5. I find the layout of the profile page to be awkward. I keep hitting the “chat” tab when I’m just trying to scroll down to see more photos. I think these changes would make this my top tier gay dating app of choice.
Dear developers, offering some feedback here on what would really make this app stand out. 1. I’d like to see and be able to filter by who is online. Also, the ability to search a particular city or area. 2. I’d like to be able to search or filter by tags. Also, there shouldn’t be a limit on tags. 3. I’d like to be able to see who has viewed my profile. 4. I’d like some way to “like” a profile by sending a heart, fire emoji, a “hi” or something like that, that lets a person know I’m interested. 5. I find the layout of the profile page to be awkward. I keep hitting the “chat” tab when I’m just trying to scroll down to see more photos. I think these changes would make this my top tier gay dating app of choice.
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Response from developer
Thanks so much for your feedback! Good news - many of the things you mentioned are in the works ;) We're glad to have you on Archer!
Not sure what happened
Not sure what happened, but a few days ago the app signed me out. When I went to sign back it all my info is still in there, phone number, email, profile info, pictures, tags, birthday. And when I get to last step it keeps saying “there was a problem registering your account!” But I’m not registering my account. I’m trying to sign back in after the app decided to sign me out, I haven’t received any emails about my account being flagged or doing something inappropriate, I barely get any interactions on that app a all. So if something did go wrong it’s not a huge loss, I was talking with someone tho so it would’ve been better to let him know or just block him before I deleted the app. I’ve removed it from my Home Screen many times thinking that would refresh the app or get rid of whatever issue it’s stuck on. Who knows what’s up with this app
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App concept and design are great.
However there are some weird inconsistency glitches on iOS app. Like sometimes clicking on notifications while already using app (and also sometimes while not using app) prevents navigation via back button, sometimes navigation to messages wont allow navigation to profile.
I recommend fixing your app navigation architecture so that the experience is smoother and less buggy/slow.
I recommend fixing your app navigation architecture so that the experience is smoother and less buggy/slow.
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Frustrating app that doesn’t offer anything new
The app is ok. I download it because OK Cupid recommended it and ported over my profile. Overall I find it less useful and more frustrating to use. There are barely profiles so you’re basically hiding everyone on looks. When I try to read the minimal profiles the app keeps redirecting me to the photos preventing me from actually reading what is written. Then on top of that it feels over monetized, but unfortunately that’s to be expected from a Match Group dating app.
There are also bugs such as showing me a badge notification on the app icon that I have 15-20 something’s, but nothing shows up when I open the app and the badge doesn’t clear. Maybe it’s behind a paywall?
Not worth my time. I tried it for a few months and have since deleted it.
There are also bugs such as showing me a badge notification on the app icon that I have 15-20 something’s, but nothing shows up when I open the app and the badge doesn’t clear. Maybe it’s behind a paywall?
Not worth my time. I tried it for a few months and have since deleted it.
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Lack of Local Potential Matches
Been using the app for a while and since the distance filter is now free I’ve been using it but I’ve noticed that it’ll only show maybe 2-3 local guys and then after that is jumps to guys 50+ miles away. I live in a major city and find it hard to believe there aren’t that many users in it. This also happens if I have any preference filter on it, it doesn’t show any matches at all it says come back later because there aren’t any nearby and it’s very frustrating that I can only chat with guys who are close to if not over hundreds of miles away not sure if it’s a glitch or just the app itself isn’t working properly but overall I hardly ever match with anyone nearby. Most are 30+ miles away.
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Garbage App don’t waste your time
Honestly, I don’t know where to begin!! Super tight “security” to create a profile; without doing anything someone whom you turn down and reject just cause they are not your type can report you and this idiotic app would suspend YOUR ACCOUNT!?!
Deleting my profile now and done with this garbage. Tinder, Hinge, Scruff and even Grindr are much much better! And cheaper too!
You make a connection and then out of nowhere your account is put on hold FOR NO REASON, pending a moderator review!! For an app that is all about consent, it is wild that one’s pictures without their consent is reviewed by some stranger! Girl, bye! What a garbage app! Made me miss GRINDR!! If I could give Archer zero stars, I would!
Deleting my profile now and done with this garbage. Tinder, Hinge, Scruff and even Grindr are much much better! And cheaper too!
You make a connection and then out of nowhere your account is put on hold FOR NO REASON, pending a moderator review!! For an app that is all about consent, it is wild that one’s pictures without their consent is reviewed by some stranger! Girl, bye! What a garbage app! Made me miss GRINDR!! If I could give Archer zero stars, I would!
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