# Hoya - teen dating app — Chat, Date & Hook Up

> Gen Z dating app for making friends, finding dates, and chatting. (iPhone/iPad app by Beijing Twelve Guest Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoya-teen-dating-app/id1590728083 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Beijing Twelve Guest Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617410211)
- Category: Social Networking, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.22/5 from 429 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 104 MB
- Languages: English, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2021-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoya-teen-dating-app/id1590728083/reviews.md

## What is Hoya?

Age under 25? Hoya is for you!

Hoya is a dating app designed specifically for Gen Z. Unlike other apps, Hoya focuses on building an exclusive community where you can vibe with your peers and make lasting connections.

With Hoya, you can effortlessly make friends from your local scene or worldwide. Whether you're on the hunt for love, searching for a date tonight, or just down for a chat, Hoya's got your back.

Launched in 2024, we've brought together tons of authentic users – each one unique and full of personality. They're young, hip, and represent all shades of cool. Dive into the Hoya universe and discover a whole new world.

Hoya has following unique features:

1）We pay great attention to privacy protection and privacy security, using encryption technology to protect the security of user data and ensure that data is not accessed or leaked without authorization during storage and transmission.

2）You can make more Snapchat friends, VSCO girls through Hoya.

3）In an era of algorithm proliferation, Hoya has no complex algorithms and promotes simple personal preferences.

4）Did we mention it's FREE? Plus, if you want to level up your game, try Hoya Plus.

Taking chances and putting yourself out there is the key to finding love or landing that perfect date. You might have to meet a bunch of people before finding the right one, but hey, that's life!

So, what are you waiting for? Jump in and join the Hoya fam!

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Hoya is free to download and use. However, we also offer optional VIP Privilege service (Hoya Plus and Hoya Gold).
We offer monthly subscriptions, $9.99/month for Hoya Plus and $14.99/month for Hoya Gold. To monthly subscription:
* Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
* Your subscription will automatically renew itself, unless you cancelled the auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
* You can manage your subscriptions and cancel auto-renewal in the iTunes Store (Open iTunes Store -> Account -> Subscription).
We also offer single or multiple-use paid services for which no subscription is required, 3 months and 12 months for Hoya Plus and Hoya Gold, prices are clearly displayed in the app.

Your personal data is securely stored on Hoya, more detail please read:
http://static.hoyachat.com/Privacy-Policy.html
http://static.hoyachat.com/Terms-of-Service.html

## Key features

- Dating for users under 25
- Exclusive Gen Z community
- Make friends locally or worldwide
- Privacy protection with encryption
- Simple personal preference matching
- Optional premium features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month Hoya Plus Subscribe | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 month Hoya Gold Subscribe | $14.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months Hoya Plus | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12 months Hoya Plus | $59.99 | one-time |
| 1 month Hoya Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 month Hoya Gold | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3 months Hoya Gold | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12 months Hoya Gold | $89.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hoya?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👥 Easy way to meet young people
- 🤝 Ability to make new friends

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes on launch
- 🚫 App won't open or loads then closes
- ⏱️ Login timeout issues
- 💰 Paywall blocks core messaging features
- 🔒 No age verification or age locking mechanism
- ❌ Missing account deletion feature
- ⚠️ Age range advertising mismatches actual app requirements
- 🚫 Cannot select preferred gender for swiping
- 👤 High number of fake/bot accounts
- 💳 Premium subscription charges without functionality
- 🔍 Cannot see who liked your profile in free version
- 🐛 App crashes with suspicious Chinese text popups
- 🚫 No way to add people on social media from app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App freezes on login screen then closes to home screen
- Login requests timeout despite good internet connection
- App lags and exits unexpectedly
- Suspicious Chinese text appears with crash popups
- Premium subscription charges repeatedly despite active subscription
- Cannot navigate app or set filters despite paid subscription
- Age input field only allows years up to 2005 despite 12+ rating

**Most requested features**

- Add account deletion option within app
- Implement proper age verification and lock age after entry
- Create separate 18+ and under-18 brackets for safety
- Allow gender selection preferences for swiping
- Enable viewing of likes in free version
- Add ability to connect with people on social media
- Implement messaging functionality in free version
- Fix age range to match advertised requirements (12+ should allow ages 12-17)
- Add more gender and identity options for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
- Improve app stability and performance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoya-teen-dating-app/id1590728083/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Help

*2025-03-02*

It’s won’t let me open the app

### 1/5 — Does not open

*2025-02-15*

Click open the app and it won't open

### 1/5 — Time out

*2025-01-31*

Every time I try to log in my request time out my Internet is perfectly fine to

### 1/5 — won’t open

*2025-01-23*

downloaded due to good advertising, yet i can’t even open the app

### 1/5 — Application

*2025-01-15*

The app won’t even open and I just got the app. I’ll change the review (if I can) if it’s resolved.

### 1/5 — Crashes everytime u open it

*2025-01-08*

Everytime I try to open the app it lags nd exits me out. Before closing me out all I can c is the login screen.

### 1/5 — App wouldnt open

*2025-01-06*

For some reason the app would not open at all wss kicking me out

### 2/5 — Not teen oriented

*2024-12-27*

As a teen you definitely don’t want hook ups and also teens can’t even use this app as it is an 18+ app making it a non teen app 18 classifies as an adult so the ap should be 14-17 as this are the proper teen ages

### 1/5 — You need to pay to chat and meet people.

*2024-12-26*

Useless if you don’t pay.

### 1/5 — Crash

*2024-07-29*

My app keeps crashing when i open

**Developer response:** Dear, 
Thanks for your feedback, we will fix the issue in the latest version.
Best regards!

## Frequently asked questions about Hoya

### What is Hoya?

Hoya is a dating app specifically designed for users under 25, targeting Gen Z. It aims to create an exclusive community for making friends, finding dates, or simply chatting with authentic users. The app prioritizes privacy and uses simple personal preferences for matching.

### What are the key features of Hoya?

Key features include dating for users under 25, an exclusive Gen Z community, the ability to make friends locally or worldwide, strong privacy protection with encryption, and matching based on simple personal preferences rather than complex algorithms. It also offers optional premium features.

### How much does Hoya cost?

Hoya is free to download and use. However, it offers optional VIP Privilege services called Hoya Plus and Hoya Gold, available through monthly subscriptions or single/multiple-use paid services. Subscription prices are $9.99/month for Hoya Plus and $14.99/month for Hoya Gold.

### Is Hoya available on my device?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with operating systems (iOS or Android). However, as a mobile application, it is expected to be available on major smartphone platforms. Users can check their respective app stores for availability.

### What are common use cases for Hoya?

Common use cases include finding a date for tonight, making new friends from your local area or globally, engaging in casual chats, and connecting with other authentic users who share similar interests within the Gen Z demographic. It's also used to find other social media friends like Snapchat or VSCO users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2024-11-09

1. Fix some bugs and improve the user experience

### 1.3.0 — 2024-10-31

1. Fix some bugs and improve the user experience

### 1.2.9 — 2023-11-02

1. Added AI Icebreaker during chat
2. Fix some bugs and improve the user experience

### 1.2.8 — 2023-10-07

1. Optimize product interaction and design details to improve product experience
2. Fix some bugs

### 1.2.7 — 2023-09-09

1. Optimize product interaction and design details to improve product experience
2. Fix some bugs

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