Are guys even seeing my likes??
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.
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
So disappointing.
Look deeper
I met my fiancé here
Had a lot of hope
I do still think there is hope for this app and that’s why I’m giving it 3 stars, it’s still small enough they can fix some of these issue without major disruption and improve overall user experience.
Response from developer
Hi! Thanks so much for being here! We're so glad you're enjoying the app and are hopeful! Regarding the optional premium plan; in an ideal world everything could be completely free, but realistically we have to make sure the platform can sustain itself; from development and infrastructure to support and safety. Our goal is simply to structure things in a way that allows the mission to continue long-term.
30$??
No matches and janky
Fantastic
Wonderful Catholic app
Ugh this app is awful
I really don’t like this app and it’s the only catholic app that I think that’s worth investing in because it’s new
You have so many fraud issues on this thing oh my God just hire me already
If you guys don’t update this app in the next two months, I’m just gonna get off of it
Blessed and thankful
Amazing!
MET THE ONE
Good stuff
Needs Improvement
1. After seeing their image you immediately have the option to pass.
2. If you’d like to see all unblurred photos you can do so by paying for Spark+.
So you’ve now defeated the purpose of intentional dating since looks are either prioritized or available via a purchase. It has unfortunately reverted to being like every other app since “swiping” is incredibly easy to do.
So what do I suggest? Well first, the option to pass/like cannot be at the top as currently you are not incentivized to analyze a profile. Second, while the main image should still be unblurred it should not be the first thing a person sees. You should have to scroll down a bit after reading about their hobbies/marriage goals so you are now incentivized to actually look through their profile. Lastly, the option to pay for unblurred profiles must be removed completely.
I’m not sure how heavy these UI changes would be, but they would certainly help the app get closer to its original intent.
Response from developer
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We can tell you care deeply about intentional dating, and we love that! Just to clarify a couple things: while you do have the option to like or pass near the top of a profile, we also enable - and encourage - you to do this all the way at the bottom of a profile. Our hope is that users take the time to read responses, watch intro videos, listen to audio introductions, and really engage with the full profile before deciding. Regarding unblurred photos in Spark+: Premium includes the ability to invite a personal matchmaker to actively help you discern matches. Because a matchmaker is reviewing profiles alongside you, full photo access before matching allows them to thoughtfully assess compatibility and give informed guidance. Our goal is to balance intentionality with clarity and commitment. We’d also genuinely welcome ideas like yours directly at feedback@sacredspark.app. That’s the most helpful way for us to relay suggestions to our product team and continue refining the experience. If you have additional thoughts, we’d love to hear more!! Thanks again for taking the time to share your perspective and thank you for being here.
Found the one! But kind of felt similar to other apps.
The app promotes itself as moving away from the photo-driven model used by many secular and traditional dating apps, instead encouraging users to look “past the surface” through voice and video prompts. In practice, however, many profiles contained minimal or unengaging voice intros. As a result, photos still played a significant role in my initial interest. Obviously the voice and video prompts helped foster deeper connection after the initial match, but not significantly during the initial pursuit.
From my perspective, visual attraction remains an important first filter, and I often felt the need to see who I was speaking with before liking a profile. While the app clearly has genuine intentions to foster deeper, faith-centered connections through Catholic/marriage/lifestyle profile stats, the experience still felt somewhat photo-centered in actual use. I’m not saying the app was 100% advertised as pictures-less dating, but it still felt very much photo driven in practice. Still the best dating app Ive ever used though! Thank you SacredSpark, Emily, and Daniël for starting something great, and I will continue to be a fighting advocate for the truest form of online dating in this broken world!
Best Catholic Marriage Site! 🩷💜
Good for Catholic dating but nothing unique
Doesn’t live up to the hype!
While I appreciate the intent to take a different approach, the app feels extremely limited, restricted likes, blurred photos, and a 24-hour wait to see who liked your profile. The roll out of the app by diocese seemed unnecessary. Having a paid premium subscription is not any different than other dating apps. The overall app experience does not feel innovative.
What really stood out was an email from the Safety Team stating my profile was restricted because my audio introduction didn’t meet authenticity guidelines, and that my account would be banned if I didn’t re-record it. I chose to have my account deleted(banned) because I’m uncomfortable providing a voice recording. While I understand the importance of safety, it’s unclear how a voice recording actually verifies identity or prevents impersonation, scams, or fake profiles—especially when voices can easily be recorded, altered, or reused. This mandatory requirement feels flawed and unnecessary.
SacredSpark offers nothing that sets it apart from other dating apps. I won’t be recommending it to my single Catholic friends.
Response from developer
Hi Austin, A few clarifications. SacredSpark is intentionally designed to slow dating down, we encourage intentionality, not endless swiping. There is no automatic 24-hour wait to see who liked you, that only occurs after you’ve already received and viewed multiple free daily likes. We roll out diocese by diocese to prevent “deadzones” and ensure strong local communities as hyper-local filtering only works well when there is enough critical mass. Regarding safety: your account was flagged after a report. Our safety team reached out to you multiple times requesting a simple 5–25 second audio introduction to confirm authenticity. This is one of several safeguards we use to protect users from impersonation, bots, and bad actors. Your account was ultimately removed for not adhering to those safety protocols and cooperating with our safety team. SacredSpark is intentionally different, and it won’t be for everyone, but we'll never compromise on safety, intentionality, and real connection. We wish you the best in your search for a meaningful relationship, and feel free to contact our safety team anytime if you wish to return!
I really wanted to like this
Response from developer
Hi Adam, Thank you for taking the time to share this. We hear the frustration and the hope behind it. SacredSpark is intentionally more restrictive than traditional dating apps, not to block connection, but to address what many Catholics tell us isn’t working: high match volume with little movement toward real connection or discernment. Our design choices are meant to prioritize depth over volume and humanize the person behind the profile. A quick clarification that may help: main profile photos and videos are always unblurred, and once you match you can message freely and see all other photos and video as well without paying or unlocking anything: instant unlimited messaging is always part of the core experience. We’re also introducing in-app video calling in the next two weeks, which will also be instantly available to everyone to help move conversations into more real, personal encounters. Your desire for marriage, family, and faithful Catholic community is exactly why SacredSpark exists. We know this approach won’t feel right for everyone, and we’re still learning, refining, and listening closely as we improve. We’re grateful you shared this honestly and with grace, and we remain committed to serving the Church better each day.