SacredSpark User Reviews

Name: SacredSpark: Catholic Dating
Rating: 3.7 (206 reviews)

SacredSpark: Catholic Dating

SacredSpark, Inc.

🌟 Lifestyle

🌐 Social Networking

Customer Experience

Positive experience42.1% of reviews

Neutral9.3% of reviews

Negative experience48.6% of reviews

~ Based on 107 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SacredSpark. Based on 206 reviews and a 3.7/5 average, it highlights the 2 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

🚀Good foundation
👍Interesting concept of blurring photos

Negative things

🤔Lack of choice and limited functionality without paying
😕Uncomfortable and rude user experience
👎Overpriced subscription
🤷‍♀️Barebones app with limited features

Is SacredSpark Safe?

SacredSpark: Catholic Dating appears mostly safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for SacredSpark is 74/100.

This assessment is based on 206 user ratings, with an App Store average of 3.7/5.

Safety Analysis

64.1% of ratings point to a safe experience

7.3% of ratings suggest some concerns

28.6% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 206 App Store ratings for SacredSpark.

Is SacredSpark Legit?

SacredSpark: Catholic Dating appears legitimate, with a few gaps. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for SacredSpark is 63/100.

Based on 63 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

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I have to be harsh

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.

DaMeerkatEatsCookies

10 days ago

Response from developer

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.

Picking up momentum

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!

AppleUser3452345

15 days ago

Very amazing!

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!

CaitlynMitchell24

25 days ago

Response from developer

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!

Matchmaking Feature Ruins it

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.

Chill Pill Girl

a month ago

Response from developer

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!

Catholic Dating Made Easier

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.

Ckmk27

a month ago

Just got engaged!

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!

Drew.T.G

a month ago

LOVEEE

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!!

Liveeloe43

2 months ago

Good option for Catholics

I appreciate the intentionality of the app in aiding the formation of good relationships with faith at the core

Pro-lifeJMJ

2 months ago

Audio recording

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

bill@madd

2 months ago

Thankful for this app

Met someone amazing from this app and it was such a great experience.

Cody Thomas Andrew

3 months ago

subpar

I got two matches total and they were hundreds of miles away. I used it for several months and paid for a month

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3 months ago

Can’t create account

I have heard great things about this app and was excited to try it. However, I am unable to get past the audio introduction portion while setting up my account. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app, but nothing seems to work. Super disappointing as I was looking forward to giving this app a chance.

Orikaiya

3 months ago

App sucks

You get like two swipes and then it tells you to buy premium.

Fkapple2025

3 months ago

Created by a power couple who know what we need!

This app is modern, clean, user-friendly, and embodies what I was looking for as a single Catholic. I met someone special thanks to SacredSpark. I will forever be grateful for this app. Give it a try, it’s worth it!

Sarah #Boston

3 months ago

It’s bad

Assumed this app would crash and burn and over promise and under deliver.

Lots of bugs and it simply just does not work well, maybe in a year or so but at best it feels likes beta version app that’s not fully developed

Catholic dude569

3 months ago

Dating apps suck but this one is pretty good

I appreciate the effort put into an authentically Catholic dating app. I like the features aimed towards more meaningful connection esp with free version (limited likes per day, only seeing one picture, basic info). I really appreciate the options for voice recordings or videos! It does have some tech glitches and would appreciate more messaging features. Been on for about 6 months. We’ll see what happens.

Contisa

3 months ago

Are guys even seeing my likes??

I like how intentional the app is and how you can connect with Catholic singles all over the US to expand the dating pool. However, right now there are more cons than pros.

1. No one I like ends up matching with me. I’ve been on several dating apps and almost every man I like ends up liking me back (not trying to sound vain just providing context) and on Sacred Spark not a SINGLE guy I’ve liked has matched with me. It makes me question the algorithm.
2. I don’t like the forced voice note. Not everyone wants to do something like that and it should be optional.
3. There shouldn’t be such a tight cap on how many profiles you can look through a day. It’s making the whole dating process so much slower with likes just trickling in and not as many connections being made.

Jill Dress

3 months ago

Response from developer

Hi Jill, Thank you so much for your feedback. We’re really glad to hear you appreciate the intentionality of the app! On the matching piece, we’d encourage you to give it a little time. SacredSpark is intentionally designed to move a bit slower than most dating apps, and with our latest release, we actually introduced a new change that encourages users to intentionally respond to people who have already liked them before continuing to send out large numbers of new likes. We’re trying to foster more meaningful engagement and conversations rather than the fast-paced “blast through profiles” culture that exists on many apps today. Regarding the voice note, thank you for that feedback! We’ve found it helps people feel more human and authentic beyond just photos and text, but completely understand that not everyone is comfortable with that format, though, and we really appreciate the feedback as we continue iterating and improving the experience. And on the daily profile limits, that’s also part of our intentional design philosophy. We want to encourage people to slow down, be more thoughtful, and genuinely consider the people they’re viewing rather than endlessly swiping through hundreds of profiles. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts; feedback like this truly helps us continue refining SacredSpark!

Restricted viewing backfires

Because you can only see one photo (and good portion of people don’t know how to take a good photo/get cropped out by the apps UI), even those you give a chance might immediately get rejected upon matching, which is rather hurtful. Even worse when the stakes are high with only 15 views a day. These restrictions aren’t making people more considerate, because there is less information being provided. The developers of this app seem to ignore that fact that physical attraction is a real and important thing in a relationship. Of course not the only thing, but it is a huge aspect.

So disappointing.

Andyydna101

4 months ago

Look deeper

You can actually use the free version! I like that it makes you wait to see more pictures and gives you a limit to how many people you can “like” in a day. It really does make you focus more on each person.

JayMaeWae