# Candid Catholic Dating — Intentional Dating

> Catholic singles connect through intentional virtual dating events and verified profiles. (iPhone/iPad app by Candid Dating Technologies LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candid-catholic-dating/id6751986903 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Candid Dating Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831191301)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candid-catholic-dating/id6751986903/reviews.md

## What is Candid Catholic Dating?

Meet other Catholic singles. Have real conversations. Find love with your faith at the center.
Candid brought Catholic speed dating to life. Since 2024, we've been connecting Catholic singles through live, 1:1 video dates built for intentional connection, not endless swiping.

Why Candid?
- Faith-first: Every member is Catholic
- No swipe fatigue: Live video dates from day one
- Verified community: Every profile manually reviewed
- Meet Lumi: Your AI matchmaker who learns your standards and finds matches that reflect them

How it Works
1) Sign up and get approved
2) Book an event filtered by age group and region
3) Meet Catholics face to face in 5-7 minute video dates
4) Match with your favorites and connect through Candid Connections

Who is Candid for?
Catholic singles in their 20s and 30s who want dating that's intentional and real. If you're done with swipe culture, this is for you.
Thousands of Catholics have already joined. Download Candid today!

## Key features

- Faith-first community for Catholic singles
- Live virtual speed dating events
- Verified member profiles
- 1-on-1 video dates
- Match by age, region, and values

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Candid Monthly | $19.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscriber ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Receive tickets bundle | $38.99 | one-time |
| Receive ticket credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| FIrst Event | $7.49 | one-time |
| Extra Event | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candid-catholic-dating/id6751986903/reviews.md

### 4/5 — New country

*2026-08-01*

There are people from Puerto Rico in the app, you should also mention at the list of places Puerto Rico.

### 5/5 — The idea is good!

*2026-06-23*

I like the fact that I can talk to people face to face and see if there’s a connection before committing to chatting with them more. Definitely more efficient than swiping apps

### 1/5 — Technical issues

*2026-06-15*

I tried attending two died dating events through the app, and both times I checked in as soon as I was able but had to wait for *over an hour* before I got paired with someone else for a sped date. The speed dating events only last 1.5 hours.

The first time, after waiting an hour I got paired with 2 people who apparently didn’t have a stable internet connection to start the video chat, and then got paired with 1 person who I did talk to. 
A single 6 minute conversation in a 1.5 hour speed dating event:

The second time, I checked in as soon as I could, and didn’t get paired with *anyone* for the entire 1.5 hour event.

I love the concept, but either not enough people are using the app to make the speed dating events worthwhile, or there are serious technical issues with the app.

**Developer response:** Thank you for coming back after a disappointing first event and for being honest about your second experience. An event with zero pairings is not the norm for our events. Please email me at support@candiddating.net. I'd like to look into both sessions and make it right. - Mariana, Co-Founder at Candid

### 5/5 — Love the updates!

*2026-06-14*

A lot of small updates this month! And LUMI!!

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time or money

*2026-05-26*

Did you notice there’s no email or phone number to get in touch with them? You can only send them a message and they’ll get back to you which they never do. They’re happy to take your money but when you have an issue, good luck.

I even canceled my subscription, asked for a refund three times didn’t get it, nobody has responded to my messages, but they did charge me again!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the experience was frustrating. We did respond to your messages and also reached out personally to make sure our replies got through, because we never want anyone to feel unheard. For any future needs, our team is always reachable at support@candiddating.net. - Mariana & Taylor

### 1/5 — Doesnt work

*2026-04-19*

App just crashes

**Developer response:** Oh no, that's the last thing we want. If you're still experiencing this please reach out to me at support@candiddating.net and we'll get it sorted - Mariana

### 4/5 — Great concept, better execution needed

*2026-04-09*

There’s no mechanism to control for daters who are no show or to report as such. Even if you pay for a speed date event, there’s no guarantee all your dates will show up. This needs to be addressed with a refund, an ability to report such, or some other mechanism.

**Developer response:** This is good feedback and it led to real product changes. We just launched check-in (so you're only matched with people who actually show up to speed date) and a no-show policy. We heard you and hope you'll give us another shot 💛 - Mariana

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2026-03-27*

This app is so terrible. They make you pay for the events but you barely get any real connections. It’s so hard out there especially for genuine men. Why line up dates and make people pay for people who don’t have any interest. You should allow us to make the speed date decisions and go from there. Lot of ghosting and awful app.

**Developer response:** I'm sorry this was your experience. Since March we've launched check-in (so you're only matched with people who actually showed up) and a no-show policy. Things have changed and we hope you'll try us again - Mariana

### 1/5 — Don’t use it

*2026-02-21*

(Tl;dr don’t waste your money, it’s no different than other apps.) This isn’t a good option for meeting people and dating. It doesn’t eliminate the commodifying and gatekeeping of relationships built in to “secular” dating apps; it just slaps “Catholic” on it, which makes things worse. Further, you’re paying $20 a month for one dead end after another. I could go on, but I won’t.

**Developer response:** Oof, this one hurt 💔 Speed dating doesn't solve everything and I'm sorry Candid didn't work for you. Hope you find your person - Mariana

### 5/5 — Great Experience

*2026-02-20*

Face to face is so much better than swiping. Great experience with Candid! Much more Catholic experience meeting people online.

## Frequently asked questions about Candid Catholic Dating

### What is Candid Catholic Dating?

Candid Catholic Dating is a mobile application designed to help Catholic singles connect and find meaningful relationships. It focuses on intentional dating through features like live virtual speed dating events and verified profiles, aiming to foster authentic conversations.

### How does Candid Catholic Dating work?

Users create a profile, which is then verified to ensure a safe community. The app hosts live, virtual speed dating events where members can participate in 1-on-1 video dates. After each event, users can see mutual matches and begin chatting.

### Is Candid Catholic Dating free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering in-app purchases for additional features or access to events. This allows users to explore the platform before committing to any paid options.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is specifically for Catholic singles, particularly those in their 20s and 30s, who are seeking more than superficial connections and want to find partners who share their faith and values.

### What makes this app different from other dating apps?

The app differentiates itself by being faith-first, exclusively for Catholic singles, and by focusing on intentional connection through structured virtual events rather than endless swiping. Profile verification also aims to create a more secure and trustworthy environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.7 — 2026-08-20

Candid On The Road Features

### 1.1.6 — 2026-08-19

Candid On The Road Features

### 1.1.5 — 2026-08-11

More chat updates! iOS specific enhancements

### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-09

Chat updates

### 1.1.3 — 2026-07-25

Stability updates to payment processing

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