Unimpressed
Couldn't get it started
Unprofessional founders
Not different than dil mil or hinge
Worst experience
WORST DATING APP EVER!!!
The profile setup process is frustratingly slow, and there is no option to skip sections that you may not want to complete immediately. The app markets itself as a premium experience, but in reality, you end up seeing many of the same profiles that are already available on other dating apps.
What frustrates me the most is that you are only shown a handful of profiles, and if you’re not interested in any of them, there is no way to refresh the list or browse additional people. The profiles don’t even refresh automatically. I genuinely don’t understand how the app justifies charging $30 per month while lacking such basic functionality.
Even more confusing is the fact that users are expected to pay before they can properly explore or experience the app. Most dating apps allow users to at least try the platform before asking for a subscription.
The personality test also feels generic and heavily AI-generated. Much of the text throughout the app has obvious signs of AI-written content, which makes the overall experience feel less authentic. On top of that, there are very few meaningful filter options available, despite the premium price tag.
To make matters worse, customer support appears to be non-existent. I tried contacting them via email for clarification and even requested a refund within an hour of subscribing, but I never received any response whatsoever.
Overall, I cannot recommend this app. For $30 a month, I expected a polished experience with proper features, responsive support, and a genuine value proposition. Instead, the app feels incomplete, overpriced, and incredibly frustrating to use.
Response from developer
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. We're sorry that you felt the experience on Ishq was subpar. 1. You should be able to view all profiles on the app and can filter through them, which should update the view. We're the only app that allows you to freely browse the entire set of profiles on Ishq! 2. We do not use AI for any of the copy or text throughout the app, and the personality test is actually inspired by a prioritization model that dates back centuries, just modernized. 3. We might have missed the email, so please reach out again. We're happy to help take care of you and make sure you give Ishq another shot. Thanks for trying us out regardless, and this feedback will directly go into improving the app.
Review
Consult waste management
What’s worse is that after spending all that time setting up your profile, the actual experience is extremely underwhelming. I’ve only had the app for a few days, and it keeps showing me the exact same small group of people over and over again- maybe 8 or 9 profiles total. There’s no real refresh system or ability to explore more matches. If you’re not interested in that initial group, you’re basically stuck.
For a South Asian dating app that asks detailed personal questions during setup, it’s also surprising how limited the filtering options are. The app asks about religion, lifestyle habits, and preferences, but then doesn’t allow meaningful filtering based on those answers. As a Muslim, I would expect the ability to only see or match with other Muslims. I’d also expect filters for lifestyle compatibility, such as non-smokers, non-drinkers, and people with similar values - especially on a paid app.
There’s also little ability to filter by location or other important compatibility factors, which makes the matches feel random and not personalized at all despite the lengthy questionnaire.
Overall, the app feels slow, repetitive, and poorly designed for something that charges a premium monthly fee. Unfortunately, I haven’t found anything about the experience that justifies the cost. Huge waste of money.
Response from developer
Hi! Sorry to hear that you don't find the app to be up to your standards. We'll definitely rethink the onboarding, our intention is for it to be thought provoking so that folks don't just quickly set up a profile and start swiping. But I agree, we can make improvements to the profile set up. As for the filtering options, we're looking to add more filters as the user base grows. And as for the price, we're a very small team that is fully bootstrapped and we built this product for our community. But we never want the price to deter anyone from experiencing the app. So please reach out via email and I'd love to find a way for you to stick around, grow with us, and experience the app without having to worry about the cost.
A bit disappointing
Response from developer
Hi! Sorry to hear this. We have tried a free trial option in the past but found that the people who do sign up aren't as intentional about their matches and ghost others. The price does offer an incentive for everyone to engage and put in effort into the app. However, if you feel that the cost is too much for you to experience the app, please reach out via email and I think we can definitely find a way to make sure you can still benefit from using the app without having to worry about price.
Experience with the app
i genuinely do like the app concept but just having a good product is not enough.
Customer service is equally as important
Unable to browse profiles
Response from developer
Hi! We aren't aware of this bug, if you could reach out to us via email with any screenshots or details about the issue you're facing, we'll take a look right away!
scam, breach of privacy
don’t want them breaching my private data. the price is also ridiculous in my opinion i think they’re just scamming us and taking our money.
Don’t waste your time or money.
Not worth your time unfortunately
Response from developer
Thank you for being with us since the beginning and for taking the time to share your feedback! I’m really sorry to hear the experience hasn’t lived up to your expectations. We’ve made recent improvements to the photo upload flow based on user feedback. We hear you, and we are currently working on enabling likes with a message to help make those first interactions more meaningful. As for the number of profiles, you’re absolutely right. Since Ishq is an invite-only community, the volume can vary day to day while we continue to grow and onboard new members intentionally. We’re working hard to expand the community while keeping the quality high. Your feedback means a lot, and we’re committed to building something truly meaningful. Thank you for being part of the journey with us!
complete bliss
complete scam
Purpose is solid, implementation could use work
The main issue with the app is that you have to pay to even use the app which should support the narrative that genuine people would be on to make genuine connections.
After my experiences, I can confirm that it's better to save your money especially when some simply share IG and unmatch (sketchy IG at that) while others ghost the scheduled time of the call.
Purpose is solid, implementation could use work
The main issue with the app is that you have to pay to even use the app which should support the narrative that genuine people would be on to make genuine connections.
After my experiences, I can confirm that it's better to save your money especially when some simply share IG and unmatch (sketchy IG at that) while others ghost the scheduled time of the call.
Creators meant well, user base just isn't there to support it 🤷🏽♂️
