# Cuffed: Dating & Relationships — user reviews > 494 indexed App Store user reviews of Cuffed by Eden Tech, Inc., rated 4.60/5 from 8,350 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuffed-dating-and-relationships/id6446203952/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cuffed-dating-and-relationships/id6446203952.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 7,143 · 4★ 266 · 3★ 140 · 2★ 93 · 1★ 708 ## What do users think of Cuffed? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Making dating apps relevant again - 👍 Intentional and focused dating experience - 👍 Exclusive and curated user base - 👍 Tailored for college students - 👍 Facilitates genuine connections - 👍 Helps users delete the app **Cons** - 🔒 Exclusivity and waitlist issues - 👎 Lack of inclusivity and poor communication - 👎 Not enough user profiles - 👎 Issues with age settings and matching **Commonly reported bugs** - Issues with uploading photos - Glitches in messaging functionality **Most requested features** - Host events more frequently - Improve UI and fix bugs - Provide more transparency on waitlist - Improve inclusivity and communication ## Newest reviews (18 of 494) ### 3/5 — Lack of distance filter *2026-08-26* This unfortunately doesn’t work for me, I set my profile up to find it suggests people that live in other countries and there’s no way to filter it out. How is this supposed to work? Otherwise everything else is fine but the most important filter is missing. The way the app works and is set out generally Is better than other apps I’ve used and is cheaper so that’s the positives. A few updates and it’ll be a lot better ### 2/5 — Not enough people *2026-08-18, version 7.1.0* Great concept, but not enough people in my area. Out of all the potential matches available, everyone was from up north while I’m in the south. I haven’t even matched with anyone due to literally nobody even 100 miles of me. ### 1/5 — Expensive and a scam. *2026-08-17, version 7.1.0* Claims to be different to other dating apps but will only show you a few people who aren’t your type and before you know it you have to wait a trillion hours before you can swipe again. ### 1/5 — Safety Concern *2026-08-17, version 7.1.0* I really wanted to like this app, but I’ve been catfished multiple times. One person refused to show his face, repeatedly asked for explicit photos, and I eventually discovered through Zelle that he had given me a fake name. The lack of photo/identity verification makes me feel extremely unsafe using this app. I’ll be deleting my account. ### 1/5 — To much waiting *2026-08-17, version 7.1.0* You have to want a week to get in the app and after they let you win, they greet you with a pain subscription so you’re not gonna be able to use the app off rip you have to pay for the subscription in order to use the app. There’s no free version. ### 1/5 — Won’t let folks join *2026-08-16, version 7.1.0* Bit nonsense. You have to apply to join and they’ll ‘be in touch within 7-10 days’. I applied YEARS ago last time I was single. Checked in recently and still ‘application received’ status lol. My application is a perfectly normal person with normal pics and all that. ### 1/5 — This app is trash!! *2026-08-16, version 7.1.0* I decided to check this app to see if it was any better than hinge or Bumble. It took about a week to get approved once you submit your profile, then once active you literally can’t do anything without paying. There isn’t even an option to delete your profile. ### 1/5 — It sucks *2026-08-15, version 7.1.0* It completely sucks. The thing that attracted me to it was that “the app will become just you two” you know “one match at a time”. That is not the case. It needs better filters. The whole waiting forever to be approved and then having to pay is BS. I just hate this app! It sucks is an understatement! ### 1/5 — My matches are at least a few states away *2026-08-15, version 7.1.0* I do not recommend this app. I would like a refund please. ### 1/5 — Pay to use *2026-08-14, version 7.1.0* you have to pay to use the app. they make you wait 1-2 weeks to get approved then hit you with a paywall to do anything. ### 1/5 — Confused *2026-08-14* In order to see anything or try it, you have to commit to paying $50? I’m not really sure what the three profiles I was shown after signing up was for, just as a teaser to see if they were on the other side of the paywall? I was excited about the new concept, but that’s pretty steep for something I don’t know is worth yet ### 1/5 — Requires you to pay to delete data *2026-08-14, version 7.1.0* There is an option to pause your profile or delete your information but you have to buy a subscription to do so and in the mean time it still shows your profile to other people to entice them into subscribing. ### 1/5 — Why is it a subscription? *2026-08-14* So i saw the ad for this app and think the idea is amazing!! and when i was put on hold for like 7ish days for my account to be approved i was suprised but actually looking forward too it! because it decreases the likelyhood of meeting scammers or bots. but then after waiting a week to be approved i find out its all trapped behind a monthly subscription. which has me notably peeved. i'd understand needing to make money, and i'd honestly probably be willing to pay maybe 20ish bucks as a one time purchase. but a subscription the price of netflix just makes it feel like a scam to me. dating apps thrive on a large user base. which is why a lot of new dating apps struggle to get off the ground. that paywall is definitely going to reduce the amount of people who can even afford the service let alone want to use it. so unless you're a trust fund baby who can fly 3 states over for a first date. i wouldn't recommend this app. at least until changes are made. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-08-13, version 7.1.0* You make a profile and then you can’t use it unless you subscribe. Feels like a scam just to get your info. ### 1/5 — Stupid Pricing *2026-08-12, version 7.1.0* Why pay per week or month, if your goal as an app is to provide 1 lifelong partner. Consider a 20$ one time fee, we all know the websocket cost of 1 live chat at a time is next to nothing. They are laughing to the bank, and it’s sickening. No I did not pay for entry. ### 1/5 — Absolutely horrible *2026-08-12, version 7.1.0* No way to filter distance. Only seeing people from across the entire country, nobody even remotely close. Tried contacting the customer service twice, no response. They got the payment and absolutely ghosted. Should be reported for fraud ### 2/5 — Potential, but no one near me. No customer service. *2026-08-12, version 7.1.0* Could be really cool. But had to pay to see anyone and then once I did saw that no one is in the SF Bay Area. Everyone is like 2+ hours away or in LA area. I texted and emailed through their contact forms about this because I’m happy to come back when there are ppl in my area but I feel duped that I signed up and paid and there’s no one nearby. They haven’t answered me and it’s been at least 2 weeks since I first messaged. So also no way to reach customer service, which sucks. Other apps have been really quick at replying and solving problems. So all in all, there’s potential but it’s not there yet. Save your money until you hear about more ppl in your area using it. ### 1/5 — Weird interface *2026-08-12, version 7.1.0* I was accepted into Cuffed. I live in Los Angeles and all I see are people in New York. I don’t see any option for tech-support. I don’t see any option to change the location of my matches. I’m not gonna pay until I know there are actually people in the LA area. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — My $35 App That Just Sits There 😂 *2026-08-21* I’m about 3 weeks in and unfortunately… it’s been pretty underwhelming 😭. I previously tried Hinge and Bumble and deleted both because I wanted to try something different, so I was genuinely curious about the AI matchmaking concept here. First, it took over a week for my profile to be approved. Once you’re in, you get around 21 profiles and then wait about 24 hours for another batch unless you refer people to skip the wait. My biggest issue is the lack of preferences. You can basically filter by age and whether you’re interested in men or women. I’d really like options for distance, political views, ethnicity, etc., or at least basic information like height. And as for the matchmaking… the AI and I might need to schedule a private meeting because it has NOT figured out my type yet 😭. Attraction is obviously subjective, but I haven’t been interested in most of the people I’ve been shown. I give them props for trying something different because dating apps could definitely use some new ideas, but I think AI can only take matchmaking so far. Maybe combining the AI with more user-selected preferences or some human input would help improve the matches. For now, the app mostly just sits quietly on my phone until I remember it exists 😂. Maybe my opinion will change, but so far it’s been a letdown, especially being locked into $35 for 3 months. I honestly wish there were a refund option. ### 1/5 — Good concept *2026-08-19, version 7.1.0* Good concept for one match at a time, but after waiting 7 days to get approved, had no option to select distance before having to pay a subscription. There should free portion to actually try the app before having to pay. Can’t even remove my profile. ### 1/5 — Application Received. We will be in touch in 7-10 Days. *2026-08-18, version 7.1.0* Application Received. We will be in touch in 7-10 Days. It has literally been 3 months. Don’t waste your time. ### 1/5 — Don’t download, be warned *2026-08-18, version 7.1.0* Can’t delete personal details. After you give all your personal details, you will not be able to delete them. No way to delete your profile and contacting them will not help. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time *2026-08-18, version 7.1.0* When I saw this on Instagram, I assumed it at least some of it would be free but you have to pay to use any part of the app. you can’t request to delete the account in the app. You have to email their customer support. DON’T BOTHER WITH THIS APP ### 1/5 — Big scam *2026-08-18, version 7.1.0* Straight waste of time. Have you waiting 10+ months for “review” only to then have to pay a membership just to swipe big scam lowkey ### 1/5 — Won't allow data deletion *2026-08-18, version 7.1.0* This is clearly fake profiles. You demand paid membership after a profile is made, and no option to delete my images and account, which are being read as I am being notified people are seeing my profile ### 1/5 — Scammy business practices *2026-08-17, version 7.1.0* Cuffed requires a waitlist which took months for me to be taken off of, and there is no way to delete your account without paying for a subscription. Per the App Store’s guidelines, apps that allow for in-app registration must also allow for deletion. I have no intention of paying for a dating app, and the developers of this application have not returned any information regarding account deletion upon my request. Skip this app, as the user base is too small to warrant paying for it, and the company has shady business practices. ### 1/5 — Soooooooo dumb *2026-08-17, version 7.1.0* This is so dumb. The waiting period just to then have to pay with no option of a free account. ### 1/5 — Just same old same old *2026-08-17, version 7.1.0* Really wish there was a “free trial” after being accepted. But this app doesn’t do anything new and the people on this app really aren’t any different than free offerings out there. The match experience is just not as refined as other options like Hinge, bumble etc. really disappointed in this and wished I didn’t waste my money for 3 months. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Best dating app *2026-08-19* I absolutely love Cuffed! Dating apps can feel so overwhelming, and I really appreciate the intentionality behind this one. I love the focus on quality over quantity and the fact that you’re not endlessly swiping through hundreds of people. The application process and exclusivity make it feel much more curated, and the prompts actually give you a better sense of who someone is and what they’re looking for. It feels like an app for people who are genuinely looking for a relationship, not just another hookup. Highly recommend Cuffed to anyone who is dating with intention and looking for something real! ### 5/5 — Excited for this app *2026-08-17, version 7.1.0* Excited for this app ### 5/5 — Looking forward to this *2026-07-27, version 7.1.0* Very excited about joining and can't wait to see how this unfolds ### 5/5 — Such a great concept! *2026-07-15* This app has transformed my experience of making connections. Easy to use, really enjoying meeting like minded people. Love it! ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2026-07-07* Such a great idea, loads of like minded people totally changed the dating scene for me. Great concept! ### 5/5 — The best dating app out there right now *2026-07-06, version 6.2.12* This form of online dating is the best for my attention span- Hinge just feels like a game at this point where ghosting and treating dating like social media is standard. Cuffed actually helps you treat people like human beings and gives you the time to really test out each match. Love it thank you! ### 5/5 — So happy *2026-06-27, version 6.2.12* I started going on dates with a guy I met on Cuffed in LA. We actually have many friends in common and work at different branches of the same company. Without Cuffed I don’t know if we would’ve been brought together when we should’ve. Cuffed has been such a great experience so far and I owe all my thanks to it. ### 5/5 — I love this app! *2026-06-25* This app has genuinely changed the dating game for me. People on cuffed actually want to meet people, instead of just talking for a bit and then disappearing - 10/10 would recommend!! ### 5/5 — Best ever *2026-06-15, version 6.2.11* Honestly the best dating app there is right now ### 5/5 — Intentional! *2026-06-10, version 6.2.9* Cuffed feels way more Intentional than other dating apps! Convos are way wiser to start. It doesn’t feel superficial or hook-up focused. People are here for real connections!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*