# SacredSpark: Catholic Dating — Not Your Typical Dating App > Catholic dating and matchmaking platform focused on intentional connections and faith-centered relationships. (iPhone/iPad app by SacredSpark, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sacredspark-catholic-dating/id6743110869 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SacredSpark, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801414803) - Category: Social Networking, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.70/5 from 206 App Store ratings · 107 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 115 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-10-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sacredspark-catholic-dating/id6743110869/reviews.md ## What is SacredSpark? SacredSpark: Catholic Dating & Matchmaking Let's start something good — together. WHAT IS SACREDSPARK? SacredSpark is a revolutionary Catholic dating and matchmaking platform that not only eliminates the typical superficial (online) dating experience, but takes matchmaking to a whole new level! Make meaningful online connections for lasting offline relationships. HOW IS SACREDSPARK DIFFERENT FROM OTHER DATING INITIATIVES? Simply put: SacredSpark seeks to reignite the beauty and joy of intentional dating by offering a fresh, new approach, blending the powers of matchmaking, community and formation through a Christ-centered perspective. SacredSpark differences include; • Singles can intentionally connect with others - but they don’t have to do it alone. By uniquely blending technology and tradition, SacredSpark enables singles to invite their trusted friends and family - those that know them best - to act as their personal matchmakers so that they can receive handpicked, curated matches, right in their account. • Tired of feeling objectified, dehumanized to a “profile,” or like you’re stuck in a romantic vending machine. SacredSpark facilitates meaningful online connections beyond just the superficial by focusing on the entire person, including video and audio, not just a headshot. • Practical formation on how to date, communicate, discern, and more! With formation as the foundation, the quality of interactions naturally rises, leading to more meaningful and purpose-driven connections, shared accountability, and mutual respect. • Too many singles have expressed feeling isolated, stuck, or in real need of support. SacredSpark fosters a community, not just an isolated experience, where singles can connect and thrive rather than simply survive. The roots are different, and so the fruit will be, too SAFETY We want you to feel safe and confident when connecting with others. SacredSpark employs various security measures, including email and phone verification, in-app reporting and blocking, in-app video calling so you never have to share your personal information, as well as ongoing manual preventive safety sweeps to enhance user authenticity. WHO IS BEHIND SACREDSPARK? SacredSpark is founded by Daniel Hussem & Emily Wilson (@emwilss), who is globally recognized for her talks, videos, and guidance on dating and relationships that has garnered hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views. Follow along on socials: @sacredsparkapp Ready to meet someone who shares your faith and vision for the future? Download SacredSpark today and take the next step toward a Christ-centered relationship. SUBSCRIPTION INFO SacredSpark is free to download and utilize with optional premium subscription features for those who want an enhanced experience. Payment will be charged to your (Apple) iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Support: https://www.sacredspark.app/support Terms of Use Agreement: https://sacredspark.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://sacredspark.app/privacy-policy ## Key features - Personalized matchmaking with friends and family input - Focus on the whole person beyond profile pictures - Practical formation for dating and relationships - Community support for singles - In-app video calling for safety - Email and phone verification ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Spark+ Monthly (30 day trial) | $29.99 | per month | | Spark+ 6 Month (7 day trial) | $99.99 | per 6 months | | Spark+ 6 Month (14 day trial) | $99.99 | per 6 months | | Spark+ 6 Month (30 day trial) | $99.99 | per 6 months | | Spark+ Annual (7 day trial) | $129.99 | per year | | Spark+ Annual (14 day trial) | $129.99 | per year | | Spark+ Annual (30 day trial) | $129.99 | per year | | Spark+ Monthly | $29.99 | per month | | Spark+ 6 Month | $99.99 | per 6 months | | Spark+ Annual | $129.99 | per year | ## Chart rankings - #196 in Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store) ## What do users think of SacredSpark? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Good foundation - 👍 Interesting concept of blurring photos **Cons** - 🤔 Lack of choice and limited functionality without paying - 😕 Uncomfortable and rude user experience - 👎 Overpriced subscription - 🤷‍♀️ Barebones app with limited features **Commonly reported bugs** - Issues with loading user photos - Glitches with the photo blurring feature **Most requested features** - Add more profile customization options - Improve location filtering and proximity-based matching - Provide a more usable free tier experience ## Recent user reviews (10 of 107) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sacredspark-catholic-dating/id6743110869/reviews.md ### 2/5 — I have to be harsh *2026-08-20* I have to be harsh because this app has potential, the fundamentals are really good but there are pretty bad flaws. First of all, very few people, I understand marketing is costly, but every parish young adult ministry and college ministry should be talking about it and mentioning it. More Catholic content creators and pages on social media should be promoting it. Another big issue, is that the free version allows you to see likes if you click on the profile, and the issue is that once the person opens it, they can just back out and not make a decision. I feel like if you open a like, you should be forced to match or decline, if thats not an option then viewing your likes should not be allowed. Another big issue is the cost, a bit too steep, should be lowered just a tad bit. Another big issue is ghosting, I am not sure what the gender ratio is, I am a guy, but I am astonished at how little affective responsibility there is in a Catholic app where charity should be at the forefront, perhaps a scoring system or penalties should be implemented for ghosting. Finally, way too many lukewarm people that don’t accept church teachings. **Developer response:** Hi! Thank you for this review because it’s clear you see the potential in what we’re building. We’re a small team, and we’re working hard to grow SacredSpark both organically and through partnerships with parishes, Catholic organizations, and creators. We’re now in a position to accelerate that growth, too, so we’re excited about where things are headed. A lot of what you mentioned is already something we’re actively working on. We’ve implemented a change where, once you reach a certain number of likes, you have to take action on them- either accept or decline-before continuing. We want to encourage people to actually engage rather than leave others hanging. We’re also taking ghosting seriously. We have Dating101 and other formation resources built into the app to encourage better dating habits, and we’re exploring additional ways to encourage accountability and charity in how people interact. And when it comes to being authentically Catholic, we address the importance of adhering to Church teaching right from onboarding. As for the size of the community and pricing, those are areas we’re continuing to work on as we grow. Building a healthy Catholic dating community takes time and a lot of resources, but we’re committed to doing it the right way. Thanks again for taking the time to give thoughtful, constructive feedback. Reviews like this genuinely help us make SacredSpark better. ### 5/5 — Picking up momentum *2026-08-15* I’ll admit—when this app first came out, I was disappointed. The marketing campaign before it launched was extremely good, so my expectations were high. Initially, there were some suspect product decisions, such as not being able to see any pics of the person until matching. But SacredSpark listened to feedback and iterated extremely quickly! Now this is my favorite dating app. I like how the app is set up, and I am seeing really great Catholic men on this app, some of whom I’ve gone on dates with! My success rate on this app is much higher than on others! I haven’t met the one yet, but SacredSpark gives me hope that he’s really out there and that I might just meet him on this app! ### 5/5 — Very amazing! *2026-08-05* I cannot say enough good things about this app! Yes, you are limited on the amount of likes each day but I think it’s appropriate for this type of dating app. I truly feel that I am able to meet new Catholics and possible pursue getting to know someone without fearing they aren’t interested. Emily and her husband have done an amazing job creating this app! I highly recommend for any young single Catholic! Whether you are looking for a relationship, or meeting new young Catholics fired up on their faith! **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review! We're praying you meet someone special. God bless! ### 2/5 — Matchmaking Feature Ruins it *2026-08-03* Most of the men on here are weirdos who are clearly on the spectrum and send me likes and of course I just delete them. Then when I get a like from a man that is actually normal - I never hear back from him and then I realized it’s probably because of this stupid match maker option. I’m sure there are moms and sisters making profiles for their sons and brothers and sending likes for them when the men are not actually interested in me. There’s also the issue that I am 32 and received three likes from men in their 50s in one week. I reached out to sacred Spark and they said I had to toggle so that only men within 15 years of my age could see me. This is absurd that I had to set that parameter myself. It does not surprise me that a gross 56 year old man would send me a like what surprised me is that SS allowed it to happen. I am sure the 50 something year old men are going after the girls in their early 20s. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Dating apps naturally bring together people with a wide range of preferences, and while we can't control who chooses to send a like, we do want members to have meaningful control over their experience. That's why we offer settings that allow you to limit who can discover your profile, including the mentioned age-range visibility option. We appreciate your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve the experience for our community. Please contact us directly at support@sacredspark.app if there is anything else we can do for you! ### 5/5 — Catholic Dating Made Easier *2026-07-24* This app came into my life exactly when I needed it. Frustrated with failed relationships over matters of faith, I vowed to only date practicing Catholics. The Catholic dating pool in my immediate area is SMALL, but about 1.5 hours away, a tall handsome and incredibly faithful Catholic man was looking for someone to love the Lord with. I liked his profile, and the rest is history. Go say your prayers, then download sacred spark. And don’t be lame and skip the voice note intro. ### 5/5 — Just got engaged! *2026-07-20, version 1.0.390* My fiancée and I just got engaged and we met through SacredSpark. Like almost all things in life, it’s about how much effort you put into it. I will forever be thankful for the team at SacredSpark for playing a critical role in my life! Deo Gratias! ### 5/5 — LOVEEE *2026-07-11, version 1.0.390* If you’re single— GET THIS APP. Online dating is hard and it’s not getting easier. But had a ton of success here! Going on a 3rd date!! ### 4/5 — Good option for Catholics *2026-07-10, version 1.0.390* I appreciate the intentionality of the app in aiding the formation of good relationships with faith at the core ### 2/5 — Audio recording *2026-07-03, version 1.0.390* Am finding it difficult to get past the audio recording session, after recording it won’t pass, I just get stucked up there and I can’t complete the registration ### 5/5 — Thankful for this app *2026-06-11, version 1.0.384* Met someone amazing from this app and it was such a great experience. ## Frequently asked questions about SacredSpark ### What is SacredSpark? SacredSpark is a Catholic dating and matchmaking platform designed to facilitate meaningful connections for lasting relationships. It moves beyond superficial online dating by incorporating matchmaking, community, and faith-based formation from a Christ-centered perspective. ### How does SacredSpark differ from other dating apps? SacredSpark stands out by allowing users to invite trusted friends and family to act as personal matchmakers, providing curated matches. It also emphasizes the whole person through video and audio features, offers practical formation on dating and relationships, and fosters a supportive community for singles. ### Is SacredSpark free to use? SacredSpark is free to download and use. However, it offers optional premium subscription features for users who desire an enhanced experience. These premium features are available through in-app purchases. ### What safety features does SacredSpark offer? SacredSpark prioritizes user safety with measures like email and phone verification, in-app reporting and blocking, and in-app video calling to protect personal information. The platform also conducts ongoing manual safety sweeps to enhance user authenticity. ### Who is SacredSpark for? This app is designed for single Catholics who are looking for intentional dating and meaningful connections that align with their faith and vision for the future. It's for those who want to move beyond superficial interactions and build Christ-centered relationships. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.435 — 2026-08-23 We’ve made several improvements to audio introductions and how profile images are displayed, along with fixes to improve overall performance and reliability. Thank you for being here! ### 1.0.426 — 2026-08-20 We’ve made SacredSpark faster, smoother, and easier to use! This update brings improved performance and responsiveness, a more streamlined onboarding experience, higher quality matching, and the ability to easily share your account. We’ve also squashed some bugs and made several behind-the-scenes updates to create a more seamless experience. We're cheering you on! ### 1.0.420 — 2026-08-14 We’ve made SacredSpark faster, smoother, and easier to use! This update brings improved performance and responsiveness, a more streamlined onboarding experience, higher quality matching, and the ability to easily share your account. We’ve also squashed some bugs and made several behind-the-scenes updates to create a more seamless experience. We're cheering you on! ### 1.0.413 — 2026-07-29 We've made another round of improvements. This update includes enhancements to notifications, video calling, safety, and overall app performance. Thanks for being here - we're praying for you! ### 1.0.406 — 2026-07-20 This update includes a variety of improvements across the app, including enhancements to onboarding, profiles, notifications, and overall usability. We've also made a number of design refinements, performance improvements, and bug fixes to help create a smoother experience throughout SacredSpark. 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