# Ivy Dating — user reviews > 30 indexed App Store user reviews of Ivy Dating by Ivy Dating, rated 4.00/5 from 57 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-dating/id6479940268/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-dating/id6479940268.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 43 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 14 ## Newest reviews (10 of 30) ### 5/5 — Meet Cute Worthy *2025-12-31* I think it gives you a little bit of a dopamine boost when someone likes your profile. It’s really nice to see all of the singles in the venue before you even start talking or crushing on someone who may already have a partner. I love that it’s Chicago based right now and as the app grows it will really help people get connected while still keeping that meet cute feeling. I’m excited to see where this goes!!! ### 5/5 — Great for meeting people! *2025-12-19* I was able to connect with multiple the first night I got the app. It makes it very easy to find who finds you attractive in person. ### 5/5 — Such a cool idea! *2025-12-19* This app is so different from other dating apps (hinge, tinder). It really puts you out of your comfort zone and pushes you to meet people in person. I met my current boyfriend the second time using the app and would recommend it to any single girl out there! ### 5/5 — Meet Cute Worthy *2025-12-19* Sure here’s a polished Apple App Store–style review with no dashes and keeping your voice: I think it gives you a little bit of a dopamine boost when someone likes your profile. It’s really nice to see all of the singles in the venue before you even start talking or crushing on someone who may already have a partner. I love that it’s Chicago based right now and as the app grows it will really help people get connected while still keeping that meet cute feeling. I’m excited to see where this goes. ### 5/5 — Best New Dating App 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 *2025-10-03* Love this concept of meeting people in person! I’ve definitely made connections by just going up and talking to people. Cant recommend enough! ### 5/5 — Best Dating App Available *2025-09-28* Being able to meet people when I’m already out took a lot of pressure out of going out with someone new. Love the events they put on across the city too! ### 5/5 — Finally! *2025-07-17* I’ve been wondering if there was ever going to be an app like this. Makes me happy to see that it’s coming true. Inclusive for gender types and LGBTQIA+ folks as well as others. ### 5/5 — So cool *2025-07-09* Such a different, unique spin on the regular-degular dating apps! Highly recommend. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2025-05-18* Don’t waste your time ### 5/5 — Awesome *2025-03-31* Great idea and the execution is very straightforward, I think the only thing that would make it better is a chat option? Would have to work out some logistics because I can see it being a good thing and a bad thing. Otherwise nice meeting you Brett. Looking forward to the success of this app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App Features unreachable *2026-08-25* Aug 24th, app states “New update 6.2.2 available: Update now/Not now” When user hits “update now” is taken to App Store where app preview states last update 6.2.1 was just lunched “3 days ago” no actionable option to update the app. If user hits “not now” the app does not allow to continue in any direction. Only 2 options are given, both options are dead ends, with no way to go further or use the app features in iOS at all for now. **Developer response:** Hi Me.Sasho, thanks for flagging this. We’re sorry for the frustration here. We identified the issue with the update prompt and have since resolved it, so users should now be able to update and continue using Ivy without any issues. We really appreciate you taking the time to point this out. If you experience any other issues, please feel free to reach us at support@ivyapp.com. We’re always happy to help! ❤️ ### 1/5 — Probably the worst app I’ve ever used *2026-07-04* First of all… the concept is so unsafe. Second of all the fake engagement to boost numbers... this app is definitely a spam. I don’t think I have ever seen a profile on this. Waste of time. ### 1/5 — No one uses the app *2026-05-01* Great concept except no one uses the app. The app always crashes or doesn't work. You will not find anyone through the app. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for this feedback and liking the concept! We understand your concerns and are working hard to improve performance and traffic on the app. We just released a new map that shows more than just live check ins so you can get a sense of the amount of activity we are getting here in Chicago (it was just released and isn't perfect, yet). Most of our density is in Chicago right now (our launch city). Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any other feedback or concerns if you'd like. Thank you for your patience and interest in what we are doing! Brett (Founder & CEO) -- brett@ivyapp.com ### 1/5 — ⚠️ Warning: Stalkers are on here *2026-03-02* Not a safe place. Don’t get this app. I “checked-in”with my location and immediately was creeped on **Developer response:** Hi Emma, I'm sorry to hear that, especially because building trust with our users is our top priority, as we know that an IRL app comes with the regular challenges of being out in real life with new people. We also need to do a better job of informing our users of the trust features that we have in place, I'll list a few of them here: -Your profile is only ever seen by others who are also check into the same venue as you -You can check out at anytime and disappear from the app with one tap -We auto-check you out when you leave the venue -You can block and report other users at anytime and our moderation team will immediately be notified take any necessary action. Checking in on Ivy is more trusted than the status quo, as all of our users must check in to be visible on the app. I'd love the opportunity to get more specifics on your experience if you would be kind enough to share! You can reach us directly at support@ivyapp.com Thank you so much! Brett (Founder & CEO) ### 1/5 — 🚮 Literal garbage app *2026-03-02* Trashy experience and uninstalled before anyone I know saw me on this **Developer response:** Hi Danielle, Thank you for engaging with our app and apologies that you had a bad experience. We've made vast improvements since last March, when you left this review. Please feel free to email us directly at support@ivyapp.com if you have anything specific to share. There, I will make every effort personally to ensure that our app is up to par going forward. Thanks again, we want to fully own the experience that we are providing and will not rest until it meets our users standards. Brett (Founder & CEO) ### 1/5 — 🤮 Disgusting *2026-03-02* using this felt like getting puked on. Immediately deleted **Developer response:** Hi Caroline, I'm so sorry that you had this experience, although without any specifics, it's hard to make improvements. We thank you for engaging with our app. ### 1/5 — Weirdos, Losers and Creeps *2026-03-02* Don’t waste your time **Developer response:** Hi Kaitlyn, We take swift action if there is a concern with a user, but please do not use our app if you'd like us to remove "losers". We respect our user base. ### 1/5 — 🤢 Gross *2026-03-02, version 2.2.6* Only ugly people ### 1/5 — Great idea, but *2025-11-14* You lost me at the identity and trans nonsense **Developer response:** Thank you for this feedback. We are 100% INCLUSIVE so this may not be the app for you. ### 1/5 — DOES NOT WORK *2025-10-28* Really confusing interface. Tried to log in but cannot get a code. My grandmother could right better code than this! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — In person > Swiping *2026-07-20* There’s no way I’m gonna meet my wife on a dating app, on most of em you have to pay now… Ivy’s free & you meet actual people in person **Developer response:** Thank you! More opportunities to meet real people in real life, that’s exactly what we’re all about. Who knows, maybe your future wife is already on Ivy! 😉 ### 5/5 — A Great Idea & An Improving Experience *2026-07-08, version 2.9.2* The app is great for checking into locations and letting others know you are there to meet potential partners. I love the map centric approach and the fact that I don’t need to spend hours on my couch swiping through profiles. I’m looking forward to more people discovering the app and seeing it organically grow. If you want an app that encourages you to meet people in real life and doesn’t require you waste time doom swiping give it a go. This app definitely requires users to actively engage with other people for it to be successful. The more people who commit to it the better it gets. In a world where social interactions face to face come at a premium this app provides a foundation to be a better person, to challenge yourself to grow, and to encourage yourself to talk to other people. Those who want a dating experience that mimic online shopping apps will be disappointed. Those who want to be better humans and meet better matches will find that it provides the platform. It’s not for the lazy. ### 5/5 — big fan *2026-06-27* game changer, love the events and how ivy breaks the ice **Developer response:** Thank you so much! We’re so glad you’re loving the events and the way Ivy helps make meeting new people feel a little easier. Breaking the ice and creating more opportunities for real-life connection is exactly what we’re all about. ❤️ ### 5/5 — I am… HAPPY (and grateful) *2026-05-28* I spent so much time on swipe apps, looking for THE one for me. I feel I wasted so much time, energy, and even money for a dead end… I rlly prefer in person meetings over that but never found it. Fast forward to now, my best friend brought me to an ivy event at a local spot which changed, EVERYTHING. The way I approach dating is now different!! I even open the app at the gym because there’s a guy I crush on. Guess who was on Ivy dating ???? Well I guess I’ll have to come back and update the community because we have a date coming up after I messaged him, and he came up to me so fast. THANKS IVY DATING❤️ **Developer response:** This made our day! ❤️ We love hearing that Ivy has changed the way you approach dating and, even better, that you found someone you already had a crush on in real life. That’s exactly why we built Ivy, to make those real-life connections easier and more natural. We’ll definitely be looking forward to that update! Wishing you the best on your date! 🥰 ### 5/5 — Extremely convenient *2026-05-14* The full experience is only live in Chicago as of May 2026 (which is kind of annoying if you don’t live here), but I do! 

I use Ivy everyday. The map tells me the dating activity in Chicago (single people open to connecting RIGHT NOW at different spots and also things like places with recent check ins, views, ect.) They also do events where there are ALWAYS people checked in. 

The profile is just my name, age and a pic (they see profiles as a way to recognize someone in real life, not to share about your personality — this is meant to happen when you are actually in the same room). NO ONE CAN SEE MY PROFILE UNLESS WE ARE BOTH CHECKED AT THE SAME PLACE, I only appear on the map as a “1” until someone shows up at my exact venue. You can tell they think a lot about trust and safety, I can check out at anytime and disappear (think SnapChat but for an actual venue).

Here’s my Ivy routine for where I check in:

Gym in the morning
Coffee shop for work
Nights out 

My friends and I all check in together and we can meeting multiple people in the same night. I actually had someone interesting approach me while I was passively doing work, pretty cool. 

They are new and growing fast, but if I’m at a spot that doesn’t have anyone else checked in I can leave a note behind (they call it a breadcrumb), which can only be read at that venue. 

They are constantly putting out new releases and I can tell they are working hard to make this work. 

Very excited about this one - it’s called Ivy Dating, but I don’t really use it like I would a dating app. 

More people in Chicago = better experience for everyone..try it please! ### 5/5 — Awesome new dating app!! *2026-03-29* This app is so revolutionary. There’s a lot of dating apps now that keep you stuck talking over messages, but this is not that! It’s safe, inclusive, and fun. Cannot recommend this app enough truly! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re really glad you’re enjoying Ivy and that the focus on real-life connection, safety, and inclusivity is coming through. That’s exactly what we’re building toward, and we truly appreciate your support and recommendation. ❤️ ### 5/5 — innovative way to meet people *2026-03-28* honestly this app is a fresh concept in a sea full of tired dating apps. it’s nice you can see who is single so less fear of rejection and gives me more confidence to approach! all the events i’ve gone to have been super fun too! ### 5/5 — Ivy is Amazing *2026-02-13* I love using Ivy! It really helps me find where the single people are helps me decide where to spend my evenings! ### 5/5 — Low Stakes Way to Meet People *2026-02-13* This app is great! These days no one approaches bc you never know if someone is single or not! that stress vanishes and I’ve felt more confident to go approach people ### 5/5 — Love the concept! *2026-01-20* Love the concept. This app genuinely encourages real-life connection. The check-in verification is a smart touch, and I like that it helps ensure people are actually at the venue. --- *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 2026-09-01.*