# Skip Dating - Safer 1st Dates — Background Checks Required*

> Dating app focused on safety through background checks and deal breakers. (iPhone/iPad app by Skip Dating, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip-dating-safer-1st-dates/id6443530661 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Skip Dating, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784759320)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 124 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip-dating-safer-1st-dates/id6443530661/reviews.md

## What is Skip Dating?

A safer way to plan a first date, no matter where you met.
- On another dating app
- Social media
- Through friends
- In person

Never go on another first date without knowing they've passed a background check and your deal breakers.

Choose how you connect through Skip:

DIGITAL DATE CARD
Already talking to someone? Send them a customizable Digital Date Card by text, DM, link, or QR code. They’ll receive a personalized Skip Date Invite where they can view your profile and like you if they’re interested.

PHYSICAL DATE CARD
See someone in person you’re interested in getting to know? Hand them a Physical Date Card instead of immediately asking for or sharing a phone number. It’s a simple, low-pressure way to show interest without putting them on the spot. They can check out your Skip profile on their own time.

ALREADY ON SKIP
If they’re already on Skip, simply like their profile. If they like you back, it’s a match.

HOW SKIP WORKS
1. Set Your Deal Breakers
Set custom deal breakers to know your match is compatible before the first date.

2. Meet someone you’re interested in
A connection can start anywhere.

3. Connect through Skip
Send a Digital Date Card, hand them a Physical Date Card in person, or like their profile if they’re already on Skip.

4. Match
If you both like each other, it’s a match.

5. Complete your screening
They’ll need to pass any deal breaker and background check requirements you’ve enabled before they can propose a date.

6. Plan the date
Align on a date, time, and place using each other’s availability and date location preferences.

7. Confirm & check in
Confirm your plans, share your ETA, and check in when you arrive.

8. Enjoy your date
Meet up and see if there’s a spark.

9. Review & decide what’s next
Review each other after the date. If you’d like to keep the connection going, exchange contact details.

WHY PEOPLE USE SKIP
- Turn any connection into a safer first date with Skip Date Cards
- Require a background check* before the first date
- Know your match passed your custom deal breakers before the first date
- No in-app chat, just real dates
- Human-first dating, not AI matchmakers
- Free to use, with optional add-ons

HOW SKIP HELPS MAKE DATING SAFER
- Date Cards bring connections onto Skip’s platform for safety and compatibility screening before you meet.
- Require a match to pass a background check* before the first date.
- Set custom deal breakers that help communicate boundaries and spot red flags before meeting.
- Date reviews help add accountability and identify potential safety concerns.
- Profile verification helps confirm the person in the profile photos is the same person you would meet. 
- No in-app chat helps prevent bots, scams, unsolicited pics, and AI chatfishing.
- You decide after a first date if, when, or whether to share your contact details.

BACKGROUND CHECKS
- Require a match to complete a background check before the first date.
- Results valid for 12 months, no need to repeat for every date.
- Users who complete a check receive a profile badge.

Skip partners with Checkr to offer background checks. These checks require SSN verification, helping reduce fraud risk compared with name-only screening. Screening may include, where available:
- Sex offender registry 
- Global watchlist search 
- National criminal search 

Skip has already helped people go from a first date to real relationships, including marriage.

Any feedback? Contact us at info@skip.dating or visit skip.dating

*NOTE ON BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS 
- Who can require a background check depends on match type, selected experience, and user settings. In women seeking men matches, women may require men to complete a background check before proposing a date. In other match types, the feature is available to users who choose the “screen others” experience.
- Background checks help reduce risk but do not verify identity or guarantee safety.

## Key features

- Require background checks before first dates
- Set custom deal breakers
- Date reviews for accountability
- Profile verification
- No in-app chat
- Skip Date Cards for offline connections

## What do users think of Skip Dating?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🔒 Background checks provide safety
- 💡 Innovative dating concept
- 🚀 Efficiently sets up in-person dates
- 🤝 Encourages actual connections
- ✨ Breath of fresh air in dating apps
- 💖 Skip dating cards encourage approaches
- 👍 Easy to find people with same interests
- 💯 Love the dealbreaker feature
- ✅ Straightforward and easy to use
- 🌟 Great premise, makes dating easier

**Cons**

- 😞 Customer service unresponsive
- 📉 Low user base in some areas
- ❓ Confusing UI/UX (swiping)
- 🗣️ Lack of chat feature hinders compatibility checks
- 📍 Geolocation issues (growing area)
- 🚫 Not LGBTQ friendly
- ⏳ Long wait for city launches
- 📱 UI issues with larger fonts
- 🎛️ Poorly designed confirmation window
- 👎 Inconsistent matching (age/distance)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Customer service does not respond
- App not working in Ghana
- Uses iPhone camera while scrolling
- Confirm function too small
- Scrolling up deletes profiles
- Phone freezes during profile setup (birthdate input)
- Unable to sign up due to area code
- Cannot get past second question (birthday)
- App freezes, cannot see bottom of screen
- Horrible matches (out of age/distance range)

**Most requested features**

- Improve customer support response time
- Increase user base in smaller areas
- Clarify UI/UX for swiping/scrolling
- Consider adding a chat feature for initial compatibility checks
- Expand to more regions/countries
- Allow more flexibility in date scheduling windows
- Improve profile question options (marital status, children)
- Ensure app compatibility with various font sizes
- Make app more LGBTQ+ friendly

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip-dating-safer-1st-dates/id6443530661/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Safer

*2026-05-27*

I am very thankful that there’s finally a dating app that provides background checks for the men I’m looking at dating. It makes me feel safer.

### 5/5 — Love the concept

*2025-04-01, version 3.6.8*

Finally someone got it right

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2025-02-01*

This is a new approach to dating and match matching! It’s a very straightforward process that gets me excited to go on dates to venues I’ve never been before. It’s a 10/10 for me!

**Developer response:** Hi Sad_Pisces_Princess,

We’re so glad to hear you’re enjoying the Skip experience! It means a lot that you find the process simple and exciting. We can’t wait for you to keep discovering new venues and going on more great dates. Thanks for sharing your 10/10 with us!

Best,
The Skip Team

### 5/5 — Save time, less ghosting

*2024-12-20*

The app makes it super easy to set up in-person dates with people you’re compatible with!

### 1/5 — Customer Service Does Not Respond

*2024-10-28, version 3.6.3*

I have contacted customer support three times inquiring about safety issues and have received no response from them.

### 5/5 — great app

*2024-06-09, version 3.6.2*

i love this dating app! my favorite part is that you can easily find people with your same interests. i love the security and safety that comes along with it as well. super awesome!

### 5/5 — Best current dating app

*2024-06-06*

Are you trying to date or have pen pals? I’ve been on EVERY DATING app without success, i’ve had 2 dates on Skip and have already began the stages to exclusivity whereas guys on other apps clearly care more about volume opposed to actual connections.

### 5/5 — My dream dating app!

*2024-06-05, version 3.6.2*

I am a HUGE fan of this app! I am someone who loves to go on dates but I don’t love the endless ghosting and dead-end conversations I encounter, so this app is like a breath of fresh air for me. I used to find myself asking for date propositions in my bios on other apps (which everybody ignored!) so this app being date proposition forward is so awesome. Thank you skip for encouraging actual dates on a dating app!!!!

### 5/5 — Gives me HOPE!

*2024-06-05*

This app is a breath of fresh air in the dating app sphere- it’s the only dating app that I feel like really pushes people to meet in real life and “skip” all the small talk, ghosting and drama. I’ve used the free Skip dating cards to ask out guys in public without having to give them my personal information which is such a smart thing to keep safe these days :)

### 5/5 — Amazing app.

*2024-06-05*

As someone whose main concern is safety, I love the premise of this app! For the app recently being released, I am extremely impressed at how well the app is working. Anytime I will have friends or family that are dating, I will always recommend that they use this app!

## Frequently asked questions about Skip Dating

### What does Skip Dating do?

Skip Dating is designed to make first dates safer and more accountable. It allows users to require potential matches to pass background checks and meet custom deal breakers before meeting in person. The app aims to reduce wasted time and increase user confidence.

### How does Skip Dating ensure safety?

Safety is enhanced through several features. Users can mandate background checks, set specific deal breakers to identify red flags, and leave anonymous date reviews for accountability. Profile verification and the absence of in-app chat also help prevent scams and unwanted interactions.

### Is Skip Dating free to use?

The app is free to use, with optional add-ons available. While core features like setting deal breakers are free, background checks may be an optional purchase or requirement depending on user settings and match types.

### What kind of background checks are performed?

Background checks are partnered with Checkr and may include SSN verification, sex offender registry searches across all states, global watchlist searches, and national criminal searches. These checks help reduce fraud risk and provide a more comprehensive screening.

### Who is Skip Dating for?

This app is ideal for individuals who prioritize safety and accountability when going on first dates. It's for those who want to screen potential matches for deal breakers and ensure a certain level of security before meeting someone new.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.22 — 2026-08-24

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.0.21 — 2026-08-19

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.0.19 — 2026-07-24

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.0.18 — 2026-07-07

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 4.0.17 — 2026-07-02

- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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*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 2026-08-25.*