First Date: Dating Journal
Questions, Red Flags & Safety
About
This private journal helps you navigate your dating life by providing pre-date questions, safety check-ins, and guided post-date reflections. Track your dating history, identify patterns, and enhance your safety with offline features. It's designed to be used alongside existing dating apps or for real-life encounters.
What's New in First Date
1.2.0
September 25, 2026
- Before you go: three questions for tonight, picked for what you're looking for, plus a one-line intention. - Guided reflection: questions that get past "it was fine", how you felt on the way home, and whether you'd see them again. - Month by month (Pro): how many dates you went on, how they rated, and how often you came home feeling like yourself. - Lock your journal with Face ID. - First Date Pro is now one payment - no subscription. Restore it any time from Settings. - Fixes: check-in reminders now open the right date, pasted bios are read for interests, and rows respond anywhere you tap on iPad.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
$79.99
First Date Pro Lifetime
Pay once, all Pro features forever.
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FAQ
What is First Date?
First Date is a private journal designed for your dating life, not a dating app. It helps you prepare for dates with questions, ensures your safety with check-ins, and allows you to reflect on your experiences afterward.
Does First Date have ads?
No, First Date does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features, and it is designed without analytics or ad SDKs.
How does First Date help with safety?
First Date offers safety check-ins that remind you to confirm you're home safe. If you don't confirm, it can send a pre-filled text message with your venue to a chosen contact. It also includes an offline date-safety guide and a fake incoming call feature.
What are the benefits of First Date Pro?
First Date Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the limit on the number of people you can log (free version holds 5). It also unlocks deeper filters, month-by-month trends, and written pattern analysis.
Is my data private with First Date?
Yes, First Date is private by design. All your journal entries stay on your device with no account, server, or sync. Voice memos are transcribed on-device, and you can add a Face ID lock for extra security.
What kind of questions does First Date offer?
First Date provides three pre-date questions tailored to your dating goals (casual, long-term, marriage, or exploring) and shared interests. It also offers conversation prompts in five different tones: playful, curious, direct, vulnerable, and witty.
What devices is First Date available on?
First Date is available on iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.
How often is First Date updated?
The app was last updated on September 25, 2026, indicating a recent update. Specific update frequency is not detailed, but this suggests active development.
